Puritas Springs Park

The park stretched across 80 acres on the north side of Puritas Road, with views over the Rocky River Valley and multiple entertainment facilities.

John E. Gooding established the park in 1898 at the location of a mineral water bottling plant, introducing Ohio's first horse-drawn and steam-powered carousels.

The park contained three different dance halls throughout its existence, with the final structure operating as an open-air venue for social gatherings.

The park remained in operation until 1958, when a land development company purchased the property and later transformed it into housing and retail spaces.

The Cyclone roller coaster, installed in 1927, reached speeds between 50 and 55 miles per hour before modifications reduced its intensity in 1946.

Location: Cuyahoga County

Address: 19640 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135, USA 44135 Cleveland

Website: https://remarkableohio.org/marker/121-18-puritas-springs-park-the-cyclone-roller-coaster

GPS coordinates: 41.43672,-81.83708

Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:59