Enchanted Island Amusement Park
Appearance
Previously known as Kiddie Land | |
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Location | 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
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Coordinates | 33°28′28″N 112°05′24″W / 33.474533°N 112.0899603°W |
Opened | 1946 |
Slogan | Just for fun |
Operating season | All year |
Attractions | |
Total | 9 |
Website | Official website |
Enchanted Island Amusement Park is a 7.5-acre amusement park located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is in the center of Encanto Park, a 222-acre city park. It features nine rides and a variety of attractions.
History
[edit]Enchanted Island[2] originally opened in 1946 as Kiddieland. In 1986 City of Phoenix closed down the park for major renovations. Many amusement rides, including the Allan Herschell Carousel were sold off. A group of residents established fund to restore the carousel in the park, and it was restored and re-dedicated in 1991 when Kiddieland was re-opened as Enchanted Island Amusement Park.
Rides and Attractions
[edit]- C.P. Huntington Train is a replica C.P. Huntington Train.
- Encanto Carousel[3] is the oldest operating carousel since 1948.
- Dragon Wagon is a kiddie roller coaster.
- Rock n Roll is like the spinning tea cups
- Parachute Tower has 6 umbrellas and fits 12 passengers.
- Mini-Enterprise has 4 kiddie helicopters and 4 spaceships. Each has a capacity of 4 kids.
- Castle Clash Game medieval water game where you shoot at targets that make cannons go off that wet your opponent
- World Famous Kiddie Bumper Boats (seasonal)
- Splash Zone (seasonal) includes two small kiddie slides, 2 water mushrooms, flowers, frog and a crocodile with water flowing out from them.
- Red Baron has 8 planes and accommodates 2 kids per plane.
- Combo Cars
- Giant Climbing Wall
- Coin Operated Rides
- Games of Skill
Around the park, you will find pedal boat and canoe rentals, a lagoon for fishing and an adjacent golf course.
References
[edit]- ^ "Enchanted Island Amusement Park". enchantedisland.com/.
- ^ "Enchanted Island Amusement Park". enchantedisland.com/.
- ^ "Enchanted Island Amusement Rides". enchantedisland.com.