Western Playland amusement park opened with eight rides on 15 acres at Ascarate Park. May 28, Labor Day weekend, 1960.

The park opened in 1955, as a localized, scaled-down version of larger amusement parks like Disneyland (which also celebrates ...

But Helms and Sons’ vision of a permanent amusement park with a rotating roster of carnival rides never brought in the kind of crowds it needed, and Playland struggled to meet even employee payroll.

Western Playland opened in February for the 65th time. The amusement park, a hobby for co-founder Leo Hines, opened with eight rides and a concession stand featuring hot dogs, soft drinks and ...

According to its website, Playland Park, established in 1928, is a National Historic Landmark and the first planned amusement park in the United States. The seasonal park offers over 40 rides and ...

which expanded opening hours and added new rides. However, a few weeks ago, the Southern California vendor informed the board of directors of Playland and Storyland, an amusement park next door ...

A historic landmark and core memory for many in the Central Valley has officially closed its doors. Playland, the beloved ...

That's where Palace Playland comes in. New England's only beachfront amusement park has remained a constant over the years, offering families incredible games, a massive arcade and a variety of ...