History on Tap | Euclid Beach Park

History on Tap | Euclid Beach Park

Join us on July 29 as we celebrate Euclid Beach Park with our History on Tap after-hours series. Enjoy special pop-up exhibits, food and drinks, and unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel as you explore our museum galleries to learn more about the history of this beloved amusement park. Whether you want to relive your memories of the park or make new ones with your friends and family, this evening promises summer fun that you will never forget!

Including:

Behind-the-scenes demonstrations

Pop-up exhibits

Cash bar

Unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel

Access to all Cleveland History Center museum galleries

And more!

This program is included with your museum admission. To purchase tickets, please click here.

Talk & Tours: The Story of Euclid Beach Park

The Story of Euclid Beach Park

Food, rides, and attractions. Why is Euclid Beach Park so very memorable? Join Carousel Volunteer & Training Coordinator John Frato to learn about its beginnings in 1895 and reminisce about its heyday, as well as its final days in 1969. Relive those special memories that Euclid Beach Park holds for Clevelanders, then embark on a short gallery tour to learn more about the real-life artifacts that inspired this program – including our Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!

FREE with museum admission; Members FREE.

Interested in learning more about Northeast Ohio’s fascinating history? Click here to book a Speaking of Cleveland program today.

Talk & Tours: Euclid Beach Park

Join us at 2:00pm every Wednesday and Saturday from June through August at the Cleveland History Center to enjoy highlights from some our favorite Cleveland stories followed by a short gallery tour to learn more about some of the real-life artifacts that inspired these programs!

FREE with museum admission; Members FREE.

This Talk & Tour: Euclid Beach Park 

This unique highlights tour with Euclid Beach Park expert John Frato focuses on stories and memories from the famous park while highlighting many pieces in the museum collection—including the 109 year old Grand Carousel from Euclid Beach Park! This tour is offered on Wednesday 7/17 only, in preparation for the Euclid Beach Park Day on Sat., July 20th.

 

Interested in learning and hearing more about Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River or other fascinating pieces of Northeast history? Click here to book a Speaking of Cleveland program today.

Euclid Beach Park Day

Celebrating 50 years of fond memories and history

For nearly 75 years, Euclid Beach Park was one of the most prominent amusement parks in Northeast Ohio. Today, 50 years after closing, the memories created there continue to live on.

This annual event, now in its fifth year, invites audiences of all ages to enjoy a community celebration of Cleveland’s iconic amusement park.  Museum guests will enjoy fun family activities including unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, Rocket Ship rides, Laughing Sal, lawn games, delicious treats and so much more.

 

Regular admission

Adult: $10

Senior: $9

Child: $5

 

Lolly the Trolley rides return for their second year with additional tours. This year the Lolly the Trolley Tour Package includes a guided walking tour of Euclid Beach Park. Slots are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. If you have questions, contact Shannon Stewart, Program Coordinator, at 216-721-5722 x1502.

Lolly the trolley package | WRHS Members: $15* | Non-Members: $25*

*Includes admission to Euclid Beach Park Day and complimentary goody bag

 

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Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel Birthday Bash

Come celebrate the 109th birthday of the crown jewel of Euclid Beach Park!

May 19, 1910 was the day that opened the season for Euclid Beach Park. It was also the first time that attendees would set their sights on, and ride, the magnificent Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel.

Installed by Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), this new, larger, more grand carousel had four rows of horses, three inside rows of “jumpers” and an outside row of nearly life size stationary horses. The initial purchase price for this carousel: $7,734.04

 

Guests will enjoy activities,  unlimited rides on the Grand Carousel, as well as delicious treats from our partners:

Then save the date for Euclid Beach Park Day on Saturday, July 20th.

 

A History Spooktacular

A History Spooktacular

October 23rd – October 31st

Beginning on Tuesday,October 23rd, the Cleveland History Center invites you to join us for daily Halloween fun including:

**Haunted History | Hay-McKinney Mansion Tours
**Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt
**Unlimited rides on our bootifully decorated carousel for anyone dressed in costume


Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel 108th Birthday Celebration

Come celebrate the 108th birthday of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!

May 19, 1910 was the day that opened the season for Euclid Beach Park. It was also the first time that attendees would set their sights on, and ride, the magnificent Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel.

Installed by Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), this new, larger, more grand carousel had four rows of horses, three inside rows of “jumpers” and an outside row of nearly life size stationary horses. The initial purchase price for this carousel: $7,734.04

 Join us as we celebrate the 108th Birthday of the crown jewel of Euclid Beach Park. 

Activities include:

  • Unlimited Rides all day! Come fill your Carousel Passport (available for purchase in the Museum Store and Café)
  • Cleveland’s Euclid Beach Park Carousel Society will be handing out Oreos and Milk in honor of the annual Orphan Day Picnic held at Euclid Beach Park
  • Euclid Beach Park Now will be on hand to share park memories and to help you create a Make & Take Kinetic Carousel
  • Be sure to also help us decorate our beloved Scotty Horse

Will you be our 200,000 rider?

The 200,000 rider will win a special tile commemorating them in the Carousel Pavilion here at the Cleveland History Center.

Take a ride between now and Euclid Beach Park Day to enter to win the Ultimate Euclid Beach Park Carousel Experience! Between May 19th, the Carousel Birthday, and July 21st, the fourth annual Euclid Beach Park Day, every rider on every ride can enter to win the Ultimate Euclid Beach Park Carousel Experience, which includes:

  1. Behind the scenes tour of EBPGC on Maintenance Monday for 4
  2. Private Chartered Motor Coach Tour for 4 to the following locations:
    1. Behind the Scenes tour of Carousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio
    2. A visit to and ride on the Richfield Carousel
    3. Quaint Lunch for 4 in Mansfield
    4. Behind the Scenes tour of the Merry-Go Round Museum in Sandusky, Ohio

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