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Idora Park (1899–1984) was an amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, also known as "Youngstown's Million Dollar Playground." Built by the Youngstown Park and Falls Street Railway Company, the park's expansion coincided with the growth of the South Side of Youngstown, Ohio, in the Fosterville neighborhood.
Apr 26, 2023 · Posted: Apr 26, 2023 / 06:23 PM EDT. Updated: Apr 26, 2023 / 06:23 PM EDT. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Spring, summer and fall used to be exciting in Youngstown — when the city had a beautiful...
Apr 26, 2014 · Ideally located adjacent to Mill Creek Park and sufficiently far from the smoke and dirt of the mills that lined the Mahoning River, the new park was about 3.5 miles from Youngstown’s Central Square—far enough to convince most people to pay a nickel and ride the streetcar to the park rather than walk.
About Idora Park, the Ameys & The Idora Park Experience. Idora Park opened in 1899 as a picnic area located at the final trolley stop on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio. Over the years it expanded into a full-blown amusement park and home to the largest Ballroom between New York City and Chicago. It wasn’t uncommon to have upwards of ...
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Feb 9, 2023 · Idora Park in Youngstown Ohio was built in 1899. It featured a top ten-rated roller coaster and a popular water ride, and many other attractions. Despite long lived success, by the early 1980s it was losing money, a fire in 1984 that destroyed it two most popular rides was the final straw, the park closed for good at the end of the season.
Apr 13, 2012 · Idora, which became popularly known as Youngstown’s Million Dollar Playground, opened on May 1, 1899, which was then called Decoration Day. It was built by the Youngstown Park and Falls Street Railway Co. and named Terminal Park because that is where the trolley tracks ended.
This Saturday will mark the 30th anniversary of the devastating fire that led to the closing of the Idora Amusement Park. Glenn Stevens took a look back at Idora Park's history and the memories it ...
