Chippewa Lake Park

Chippewa Lake Park was an amusement park near Cleveland in Ohio that included roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and a dance hall. The site spread over a large area along the shore of the lake that shares its name and offered numerous rides and leisure activities.

The site opened in 1878 as a beach with picnic areas and gradually expanded to include rides and three roller coasters. The park closed in 1978 after a century of operation and the structures decayed for decades before demolition started in 2010.

The ballroom served as a stage for performers who drew audiences from the region and turned the site into a social gathering spot. Concerts brought visitors from Cleveland and surrounding towns who came to dance and hear well-known bands.

The remains were mostly removed and the site is no longer accessible today. Those interested in its history can find photographs and accounts online that document the condition before demolition.

After closure, nature reclaimed the grounds as trees grew through metal structures and created a strange fusion of machinery and vegetation. Photographers and urban explorers documented this slow decay before the site disappeared entirely.

Location: Chippewa Lake

Inception: 1878

Address: Chippewa Lake, OH 44215, USA

GPS coordinates: 41.06360,-81.90170

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:06