Lincoln Beach amusement park, Segregated amusement park in New Orleans, United States
Located along Lake Pontchartrain in Eastern New Orleans, the park contained swimming pools, a rollercoaster, ferris wheel, and various carnival games for entertainment.
The Orleans Levee Board invested $500,000 to establish Lincoln Beach in 1939 following a land donation from United Fruit Company president Sam Zemurray.
The park featured performances by notable musicians including Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, The Neville Brothers, and hosted events such as beauty contests and diving exhibitions.
African American families had to travel 12 miles on unpaved roads and cross railroad tracks to reach the recreational facility in Little Woods.
Lincoln Beach closed in 1965 after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, when the integration of Pontchartrain Beach diminished municipal support for separate facilities.
Location: New Orleans
Address: 13904 Hayne Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128, USA
Website: http://nola.gov/lincolnbeach
GPS coordinates: 30.06981,-89.95306
Latest update: March 19, 2025 06:39
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