Amusement Park Nostalgia
S.E. Pennsylvania's defunct parks.

Defunct Amusement Parks
Site that lists and documents out of business parks.

Florida's Lost Tourist Attractions
A site about lost Sunshine State attractions like Circus World, Pirate's World, etc.

Ken's Classic Coaster Postcards
More than 80 postcard images.

Leap-The-Dips Preservation Society
Organization dedicated to preserving the world's oldest standing roller coaster, the last known example of a side-friction figure eight roller coaster.

National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA)
Amusement park enthusiast organization. Site includes a good brief history of amusement parks.

Toledo's Forgotten Inventor
From the University of Toledo's "Toledo's Attic": the story of Alanson Wood, who was awarded the first patent for a circular roller coaster in 1884.

Sites About Individual Parks

See Also:

Bibliography: Disney Biography/Corporate
Bibliography: Disney Theme Parks
Bibliography: History/Analysis
Bibliography: Park Histories
Links: Carousel Museums
Links: Theme Parks, Waterparks, & Zoos