For Immediate Release
CLEVELAND, OH (July, 2018) – Euclid Beach Park was one of the most prominent amusement parks in Cleveland, and the memories created there were so strong, stories about the Park live on today. In 2014, the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS), Cleveland Carousel Society and Euclid Beach Park Now partnered with the community to restore the beloved 1910 Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel to operating condition.
Though Euclid Beach Park closed its gates in 1969, generations of Clevelanders create new memories, riding on the Carousel every day at the Cleveland History Center. Now in its fourth year, Euclid Beach Park Day invites audiences of all ages for a community celebration of Cleveland’s iconic amusement park. On July 21st , guests to the museum enjoy fun, family activities including unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, lawn games and so much more.
And NEW this year - Lolly the Trolly will offer special Euclid Beach Park tours featuring storytelling and narration. On June 22, 1895, John Irwin, Hylas B. Gladwish, Albert E. Thompson, John Flynn, and Jerome B. Burrows opened Euclid Beach Park. In 1901, Dudley S. Humphrey assumed ownership of the park, operating it until it closed on September 28, 1969. Under the Humphrey family’s ownership, Euclid Beach Park thrived with the installation of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, the Flying Turns ride, the famous Euclid Beach Bath House, and so much more. Today, the iconic Euclid Beach Park archway and the remnants of a swimming pool are all that remain on the site.
“Our annual Euclid Beach Park Festival at the Cleveland History Center brings family, community, and history together for a day full of food, laughter, and games, with generations of Greater Clevelanders creating new memories with the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel at the center of the fun. The Carousel is the ultimate interactive exhibit and best place in Cleveland – in our opinion – to capture a photograph,” says President & CEO, Kelly Falcone-Hall.
Euclid Beach Park Day is Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10am – 5pm at Cleveland History Center.
