Joyland Amusement Park was an amusement park in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was in continuous operation from 1949 to 2004, standing vacant for two years before closing …

A new Joyland Park, filled with thrills and sheer height! With a roller coaster twist, and a clown who could play, Louie the organist made music all day! From ponies to trains and a town full of …

Oct 7, 2020 · Wichita Eagle. On June 21, 1957, the Joyland Amusement Park debuted it’s hundred-foot tall Ferris Wheel. Manufactured by Eli Bridge Company in 1949 it took $135,000 …

Jun 16, 2023 · For many years, Joyland attracted Wichita residents to the south-side amusement park. The site of vandalism & fire, it’s been closed for years.

The new Joyland, complete with its thrilling roller coaster, a 60-foot Ferris wheel, octopus ride, miniature train, and live ponies, officially opened on May 30, 1949. After Lester’s passing in …

Jun 12, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On this day 75 years ago, Joyland officially opened its gates. Joyland Main entrance in this undated photo. (KSN File) Though the park has been …

Apr 25, 2017 · Read here about whether the city will ever get another amusement park and here for a comprehensive timeline. The articles The Eagle has written about Joyland over the years …

Nov 25, 2019 · In honor of the opening of the restored Joyland Carousel at Botanica, we decided to do a round-up of places around Kansas where you can still ride old Joyland rides and see …

Jul 16, 2019 · After being abandoned and run down for more than a decade, the old Joyland amusement park is finally getting a facelift. Clean-up has begun on the nearly 57 acres the …

This legendary amusement park and roller rink were found at 2801 South Hillside Street, Wichita, Kansas. The Joyland Amusement Park had a long history and had the skating rink included. It …