Bell's Amusement Park, Recreational complex at Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma.
Bell's Amusement Park was an entertainment complex at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma with 17 different rides and attractions spread across the grounds. The park included the Zingo wooden roller coaster, a log flume, classic carnival rides, and other amusements for visitors of all ages.
Robert Bell founded the park in March 1951 with a small collection of rides, building on his earlier experience creating a miniature train around his Tulsa home in 1948. The park expanded over the following decades before closing in 2006 when the county chose not to renew its lease at the fairgrounds.
The park served as a gathering place for families across Oklahoma during its 55 years of operation from 1951 to 2006, creating memories that shaped generations. The wooden roller coaster and classic carnival rides became symbols of weekend entertainment for local residents who returned year after year.
The park is no longer in operation and cannot be visited, having closed in 2006 after the county lease expired. There were proposals to relocate to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, but information about an actual reopening remains limited.
The Zingo roller coaster was designed by renowned engineer John C. Allen in 1966 and remained the park's centerpiece for decades. Its wooden construction was considered a technical achievement at the time, drawing visitors from across the region.
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