Palisades Amusement Park, Amusement park in Bergen County, New Jersey
This 38-acre entertainment complex stretched across the Hudson River from New York City, featuring numerous rides and a large saltwater swimming pool.
The Bergen County Traction Company established the park in 1898 as a trolley destination, operating continuously until its closure in 1971.
The 1962 song 'Palisades Park' by Chuck Barris and performed by Freddy Cannon increased national recognition of this entertainment destination.
The park maintained individual fees for each attraction instead of offering all-inclusive passes, with direct access from New York City.
A sunshine station operated in 1950 at the park, where Dr. G.A.I.M. Sykes attempted to control weather patterns through Memorial Day.
Location: Bergen County
GPS coordinates: 40.82810,-73.97780
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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