Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland, OH was an American icon. Started in 1895 and patterned after Coney Island Euclid Beach Park was run by Dudley S. Humphrey, Jr. and his family. Euclid Beach park was a family park with no alcohol and a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Park closed in 1969. I was born in 1970 and never actually attended the park but my family has many fond memories of company picnics, the dance hall and the famous ride like The Flying Turns and The Euclid Beach Carousel.
So take a step back in time an see what Euclid Beach Park had to to offer.
All About Euclid Beach Park
Euclid Beach Park (1895?September 28, 1969) was an amusement park located on the Lake Erie shore in northeast Cleveland, Ohio.
Category: Image - :Euclid Beach.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Euclid Beach and the bath house, circa 1905
Originally incorporated by some investors from Cleveland and patterned after New York's Coney Island, the park was originally managed by William R. Ryan, Sr., who ran a park with gambling, a beer garden, and freak shows. In 1897, Lee Holtzman became Euclid Beach's new director, but he offered it for sale in 1901.
Dudley S. Humphrey, Jr., led six members of his family in managing the park as of 1901 (they had previously operated concessions at the park, but had been particularly unhappy with the way Ryan ran it). They expanded the beach and bathing facilities, including adding a lakeside swing, added many new attractions, and advertised to locals with the slogan, "one fare, free gate and no beer." Van Tassel, David D. and John J. Grabowski, eds. The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1996.
Designed to be a family-friendly park, the Humphreys would not even let anyone in who had had a beer at a nearby bar; also, signs throughout the park instructed that only children were permitted to wear shorts, because the Humphreys thought that proper dress would promote a family-friendly atmosphere. At one point the park advertised that it would "present nothing that would demoralize or depress," and that visitors would "never be exposed to undesirable people."Francis, David & Diane. Cleveland Amusement Park Memories, Gray and Company (2004). Not only families were attracted to Euclid Beach Park; it was also a place for company and community group gatherings. In 1910, the park was the site of an exhibition flight by aviator Glenn Curtiss.
The Euclid Beach Park Link List
- Euclid Beach Park Memories
- This is a great site with amazing Euclid Beach Park Photos.
- The Roller Coasters and Carousels of Euclid Beach
- The Roller Coasters and Carousels of Euclid Beach
- Euclid Beach Park Laff In The Dark.
- While growing up in Cleveland, Ohio during the 30's and 40's, our family would make trips each summer to Euclid Beach Parkon the other side of the city for a day of fun and excitement. I was always fascinated with the "high rides" like the Aero Dips, Racing Coaster, Thriller, Over the Falls, and of course the Flying Turns. by John Waite
- Euclid Beach Park Now
- An Organization Dedicated to Preserving the Memories of the old Euclid Beach Amusement Park
- Euclid Beach Park DVD Collector Sets
- Euclid Beach Park I - The Story Begins
Euclid Beach Park II - Amusement Park Memories
Euclid Beach Park III - The Story Continues - Sun Newspapers
- Keeping park memories alive
Sal's laughter still booming inside garage of area Euclid Beach buff.
By Clifford Anthony, Staff Writer, March 19, 1998 - The Humphrey Company
- The Humphrey Company is well known for premium quality popcorn (which we have grown on our farm in Wakeman, Ohio, since 1928) and various popcorn products: popcorn balls, chocolate drizzle popcorn, cheddar cheese corn and toffee crunch popcorn.
Euclid Beach Park Arch damaged
- Euclid Beach Park Arch Damaged
- CLEVELAND -- You might call this the last wild ride of Euclid Beach park, 38 years after it closed. An overnight collision tore a chunk out of the base and split a seam at the top of the Euclid Beach archway. Reported by Dave Summers
- Euclid Beach Landmark To Be Rededicated
- CLEVELAND -- A historical landmark in the heart of Cleveland will be rededicated Tuesday.
Books on Euclid Beach Park
Euclid Beach Park is closed for the season
Amazon Price: (as of 10/13/2008)
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Euclid Beach Park: A Second Look
Amazon Price: (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $24.95
Cleveland Amusement Park Memories: A Nostalgic Look Back at Euclid Beach Park, Puritas Springs Park, Geauga Lake Park and Other Classic Parks
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $19.95
Euclid Beach Park Guestbook
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What a wonderful lens! I have fond memories of Euclid Beach Park. Posted June 09, 2007 |










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