Riverview Park, Former amusement park in North Center, Chicago, United States.
The park covered 74 acres between Belmont Avenue, Western Avenue, Lane Tech College Prep High School, and the North Branch of Chicago River.
Originally established as a skeet shooting range in 1902, the park transformed into an entertainment venue that operated from 1904 until its closure in 1967.
The Beach Boys mentioned Riverview Park in their song Amusement Parks U.S.A, reflecting its influence on American entertainment during the mid-20th century.
The original location now contains a shopping center, the DeVry Institute of Technology campus, and the Chicago Area 6 Police headquarters building.
The Riverview Carousel, crafted in 1908 with hand-carved horses, continues operations at Six Flags Over Georgia as the only preserved ride from the park.
Location: Chicago
Location: North Center
Inception: July 2, 1904
GPS coordinates: 41.94253,-87.69117
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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