Trolley park
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In the United States, trolley parks, which started in the 19th century, were picnic and recreation areas along or at the ends of streetcar lines in most of the larger cities. These were precursors to amusement parks. Trolley parks were often created by the streetcar companies to give people a reason to use their services on weekends.
The end of the trolley line in Idora Park in Oakland, California, in 1910
The Jack Rabbit Derby Racer at Ramona Park, a trolley park in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The park closed in 1955.
Roller coasters of Palisades Amusement Park are visible atop the Palisades, as seen from the trolley terminal in Edgewater, New Jersey, in the early 20th century
Oaks Amusement Park
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Oaks Park is a small amusement park located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Opened in May 1905, it is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the country.
Entrance to Oaks Park (remodeled in 2001)
Aerial view of Oaks Amusement Park, showing the attractions
The Rock-O-Plane at Oaks Park
Hand-carved wooden detail on the Herschell-Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel