The Record Archives: Palisades Amusement Park in the 1960s

Spring came to Palisades Amusement Park in Cliffside Park, N.J., over the weekend when about 112,000 funseekers jammed the Park's eight midways on opening day on April 3, 1965. An additional ...

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Where is Palisades Amusement Park?

Rides varied from season to season Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. ...

What happened to the Palisades Amusement Park?

Palisades Amusement Park. Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA. Defunct, Operated from 1898 to 9/12/1971. Originally called "The Park on the Palisades" when the Bergen County Trolley Company opened the park in 1898. In 1907 the park was purchased by August Neumannm the fist mayor of Cliffside Park. ...

When did Palisades Amusement Park open?

The rides begin to light up as night approaches at Palisades Amusement Park in Cliffside Park, N.J., on July 9, 1962. Spring came to Palisades Amusement Park in Cliffside Park, N.J., over the weekend when about 112,000 funseekers jammed the Park's eight midways on opening day on April 3, 1965. ...

How many Palisades Amusement Park stock photos are there?

Browse 144 authentic palisades amusement park stock photos, high-res images, and pictures, or explore additional astroland amusement park or prater amusement park stock images to find the right photo at the right size & resolution for your project. ...

Who performed at Palisades Amusement Park?

During the Big Band era, top entertainers like Benny Goodman's Big Band, Cab Calloway, Les Brown & His Orchestra, Harry James and The Dorsey Brothers performed at Palisades Amusement Park. Palisades Amusement Park was host to Kings and Queens, rich and poor alike, and the famed open-air theater attracted record crowds. ...

Is Palisades Amusement Park ready for winter?

Winter repairs are underway to prepare the park for the next season. Many North Jersey residents spent nights at the Palisades Amusement Park in the 1960s. Here are the best vintage photos of the fun. ...