Memphis Kiddie Park


Memphis Kiddie Park is a children's amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio. The park opened on May 28, 1952. It was one of several designed by Stuart Wintner, who also owned a chain of movie theaters. Wintner and his son Russell ran the park until each of their deaths.
The park is home to the Little Dipper roller coaster, one of the oldest operating steel roller coasters in North America.

Current rides

There are 11 rides at Memphis Kiddie Park. All date back to the 1950s and have been maintained to keep their original appearances.
NameYear openedTypeManufacturerHeight limit
Big Creek & Memphis Railway1950sMiniature trainAllan Herschell CompanyNo height limit
Boats1950sSpinning boat rideAllan Herschell CompanyMaximum 50 inches
Electric Roadway1950sMiniature race car rideUnknownMaximum 50 inches
Ferris Wheel1950sMiniature Ferris wheelUnknownMaximum 50 inches
Jeeps1950sSpinning car rideAllan Herschell CompanyMaximum 50 inches
Little Dipper1952Steel kiddie roller coasterAllan Herschell CompanyNo height limit
Merry-Go-Round1950sCarouselAllan Herschell CompanyNo height limit
MKP Airways1950sSpinning plane rideAllan Herschell CompanyMaximum 50 inches
Pony Carts1950sMiniature chariot track rideAllan Herschell CompanyMaximum 50 inches
Sky Fighters1950sMiniature spinning space ship rideAllan Herschell CompanyMaximum 50 inches
Turtle Chase1950sMiniature Tumble Bug rideR. E. Chambers CompanyMaximum 50 inches

In addition to the rides, the park also has a miniature golf course for both children and adults.