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Willow Grove Park, Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

The park featured a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and a scenic lagoon where visitors could paddle boats across the water.

Built in 1896 by the Peoples Traction Company, the park operated for 80 years until 1975 when economic changes led to its closure.

John Philip Sousa and his band performed multiple concerts at the music pavilion between 1901 and 1926, establishing the park as a musical center.

The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company provided direct trolley service to the park grounds until 1958 when Route 309 Expressway construction began.

After demolition in 1980, the site transformed into Willow Grove Park Mall, which preserves the park's memory through historical displays and a 2001 merry-go-round.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1896

GPS coordinates: 40.13920,-75.12110

Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:14

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