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Amusement park is the more generic term for a collection of rides and other entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a fairly large group of people. An amusement park is more elaborate than a simple city park or playground, as an amusement park is meant to cater to adults, teenagers, and small children.
An amusement park may be permanent or temporary, usually periodic, such as a few days or weeks per year. The temporary (often annual) amusement park with mobile rides etc. is called a funfair or carnival.
Amusement parks evolved in Europe from Pleasure Gardens which used to exist for the recreation of the people, while charging a fee. In the United States, expositions were another influence on the amusement park. Amusement parks were the historical precursors to modern theme parks as well as the more traditional midway arcades and rides at county and state fairs (in the United States). Today, amusement parks have largely been replaced by theme parks, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. The oldest amusement park of the world (opened 1583) is Bakken, at Klampenborg, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. Another long-standing park is Prater in Vienna, Austria, which opened in 1766.
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Be a member of amusement pack, $24.99 per month; one-time, nonrefundable $20.00 set-up fee, get discounts to parks www.fhtmus.com/chrissshea
Chrissycutie (Chrissy Shea ) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:40:54 -0000
Be a member of amusement pack, $24.99 per month; one-time, nonrefundable $20.00 set-up fee, get discounts to parks www.fhtmus.com/chrissshea
@pomuchi No no not in your face, amusement parks are not in your face! What kind of cheap rides have you been on?
ruships (Rushi Padhuman) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:30:41 -0000
@pomuchi No no not in your face, amusement parks are not in your face! What kind of cheap rides have you been on?
Relevant Articles Update: Can anyone tell me if there are any portable amusement parks in Europe? http://bit.ly/8mvhDg
jackskin2 (JP) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:15:33 -0000
Relevant Articles Update: Can anyone tell me if there are any portable amusement parks in Europe? http://bit.ly/8mvhDg
Article Owner of Cedar Point to be sold: Cedar Fair LP, which owns Cedar Point and 10 other amusement parks and six... http://bit.ly/6ffl5K
OHNews0verviews (Ohio News) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:54:35 -0000
Article Owner of Cedar Point to be sold: Cedar Fair LP, which owns Cedar Point and 10 other amusement parks and six... http://bit.ly/6ffl5K
i've wanted to stop at all 3 amusement parks (and 1 waterpark) passed. my screaming and flailing demands have not been met by the bro.
roundabritt (Britt Hamlin) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:13:55 -0000
i've wanted to stop at all 3 amusement parks (and 1 waterpark) passed. my screaming and flailing demands have not been met by the bro.
Thats why theres no amusement parks in dickenson! Now if there was one in superior i'd be on that ride every day!
Rstless (Travis Hansen) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:27:37 -0000
Thats why theres no amusement parks in dickenson! Now if there was one in superior i'd be on that ride every day!
Safer Parks - Designed to help consumers learn about amusement ride safety. Safety tips and statistics come from governmental and industry sources. Includes a section on legislation, such as the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act.
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Theme Park Insider - Readers' picks for top theme parks and attractions for adults, kids, and toddlers. Includes reviews, links, discussion board, and safety and accident information.
Meta Description: [ Plan your trip to Orlando, to California or to other theme parks and amusement park attractions with our award-winning reader ratings and reviews. ]
Amusement Park Physics - Exhibit showing how the laws of physics affect amusement park design. Design your own rollercoaster. Find out information about amusement park ride safety statistics and related information.
Meta Description: [ This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities in the exhibit invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. The exhibit also includes relate... ]
Amusement Ride Accident Reports and News - Complete resource of amusement ride accident reports and safety information. This website documents the history of amusement ride fatalities in the United States since 1972, and includes more recent accounts of non-fatal accidents.
Directory of State Amusement Ride Safety Officials - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's list of state offices dedicated to ride safety. [PDF Format - Requires Adobe Acrobat].
International Association of Amusment Parks and Attractions - Trade association created to serve family fun centers, amusement parks, waterparks, attractions and the manufacturers and suppliers that serve them. Includes news releases, advisories, and government information for consumers.
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Roller Coaster Database - A comprehensive, searchable database with information and statistics roller coasters in North America.
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