Pleasure Island, Family amusement park in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
The park extended across 80 acres featuring a mechanical whale, themed restaurants, shopping areas, boat rides, and railroad tracks for exploration.
Opening in 1959, William Hawkes, publisher of Child Life magazine, collaborated with Disneyland designer Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood to create this entertainment complex.
The Show Bowl stage welcomed numerous performers including Ricky Nelson, Michael Landon, and The Modernaires throughout the park's operational years.
Visitors accessed multiple attractions through dedicated pathways, including the Space Rocket, Pirate Ride, and Moby-Dick Hunt, with actors performing throughout the grounds.
The Old Smokey Railroad Line transported guests around the park using equipment borrowed from Edaville Railroad, creating specialized experiences for families.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.52020,-71.04530
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:12
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