Luna Park, Cleveland, Amusement park in Woodland Hills, Cleveland, United States
Description
Luna Park was an amusement park in Woodland Hills, a neighborhood on the south side of Cleveland, once sitting on the slopes of the area. The park offered roller coasters, carousels, a Ferris wheel, and several pavilions for entertainment and social gatherings.
History
Frederick Ingersoll opened the park in 1905 as the second location of his amusement park chain following Pittsburgh. The park closed in the 1920s after several fires damaged the facilities and the economic downturn reduced visitor numbers.
Culture
The Luna Bowl stadium, accommodating 20,000 spectators, hosted professional football teams including the Cleveland Bulldogs and Cleveland Panthers during the 1920s.
Practical
The site sat on a steep hillside, and visitors had to climb a long staircase from Woodland Avenue to reach the entrance. An escalator was later installed to make access easier for older people and families with children.
Did you know?
The entrance gates featured a large crescent moon design that matched the style of the original Luna Park in Coney Island. A stadium inside the park was named Luna Bowl and served as a venue for professional football games during the 1920s.
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