Lakeside Amusement Park, Historic amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado, US

Lakeside Amusement Park is a family-owned amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado, United States, on about 57 acres (23 hectares) beside Lake Rhoda. Its main entrance is marked by the 150-foot Tower of Jewels, a square tower with a yellow facade in a dark interlocking geometric pattern, a grey and white cornice, arched openings, circular star medallions and a red dome topped by a thin rod. The park's rides include the Cyclone roller coaster and a carousel assembled from figures carved by Charles I. D. Looff.

Lakeside Amusement Park opened in 1908 as White City, founded by a group led by Denver brewer Adolph Zang on about 57 acres beside Lake Rhoda. It was lit by an estimated 100,000 electric bulbs and served by a Denver Tramway trolley line. After Ben Krasner bought the park in 1935, new rides including the 1940 Cyclone replaced earlier attractions, and architect Richard L. Crowther added Art Deco buildings with neon lighting.

Locals still call it White City, after the 100,000 electric bulbs that lit the original White City-style park. The 1908 Tower of Jewels at the main entrance, a 150-foot structure, remains the landmark, though it now serves as storage and park offices.

Admission is charged per person at the auto gate before parking, which is free; many first-time visitors mistake this for a parking fee. Ride coupons and unlimited passes are sold inside, and children under 36 inches tall enter free. The park has three entrances.

The carousel is assembled from figures taken from other carousels, many bearing designs by woodcarver Charles I. D. Looff. The Orient Express miniature train uses steam locomotives built for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.