Dec 14, 2005 · Another old Houston kiddie amusement park was Wee Wild West on Post Oak. Playland Park was owned by the Slusky brothers, Sam and Louis. After Sam was killed in the racetrack accident in 1959, Louis lost interest and closed it. IIRC Louis never lived in Houston, Sam was active in running the park and track.

Dec 14, 2005 · Playland Park At 9200 South Main St. Playland Park At 9200 South Main St. riding; park; slusky bros;

Feb 24, 2013 · The Mayor of Texas City, Matt Doyle, announced that a man with ties to the old Playland Park in Houston has acquired about 25 acres south of the new Tanger Outlets mall with the intention of building a theme park. “Yes, a gentleman has bought land with the intent to build a theme park,” confirmed Nick Finan, director of management, Texas City.

Jun 20, 2007 · I don't know if anyone still reads this, but I will give it a shot. I am not old enough to remember playland park, or most of these places, but I do know about the kiddie park with the "tired old ponies" that was over by Braeswood. Kiddie Wonderland was off S. Main and Kirby. I think the actual location was 7800 S. Main, if my memory is correct.

Jan 27, 2025 · I estimated and guessed the address for Murray Rubber Company's South Main location. In one of the identifying maps, Murray's parcel is just underneath Playland Park's parcel, which had an address of 9200 South Main Street. Murray Rubber Company's land on South Main Street was between Westridge Street and Murworth Street.

Jun 20, 2005 · When Playland closed, the train was transferred to Hermann Park. Every time I go to Hermann I try to ask someone if that train is one of the ones still in use, but no one knows. Playland had a funhouse, and at the entrance was an …

Jun 20, 2005 · Every year, in the 50's & early 60's, Playland Park had "back to School" party. Houston Press had 1 coupon each day during summer, & was good for 1 free ride. We would collect coupons from anyone that would give to us, ride bus from Near North Side to Playland, & ride Roller Coaster 30 or 40 times.

Aug 28, 2005 · 6/11/2007 ("Louis Slusky built Playland Park, with its giant Cyclone rollercoaster, as well as Meyer Park Speedway, where hot rods raced on a dirt racetrack. His son, Elliott, has been overseeing Buffalo Rides' management of the train concession . . . . 'I think they started the train, Playland Park and the Speedway all about the same time

Jan 9, 2023 · I found a rare, obscure 1940s amusement park! I've never seen it discussed on the internet or in the library archives before! I was searching around Twitter for Playland Park. A Twitter account that documents Houston history posted some Playland Park memories and (wrongfully) included a Speer Par...

Dec 10, 2005 · Every year, in the 50's & early 60's, Playland Park had "back to School" party. Houston Press had 1 coupon each day during summer, & was good for 1 free ride. We would collect coupons from anyone that would give to us, ride bus from Near North Side to Playland, & ride Roller Coaster 30 or 40 times.