Fairyland Park, Amusement park in Kansas City, US.
The entertainment complex at 7501 Prospect Avenue featured three roller coasters, an eight-story Ferris wheel, and a large swimming pool for visitors.
Salvatore Brancato, a Sicilian immigrant who initially worked in groceries and real estate, established the park in 1923 and operated it until 1977.
The park served as a performance venue for notable African American jazz bands during the 1930s, including Thamon Hayes' Kansas City Rockets.
The park closed permanently in 1977 due to declining attendance, competition from Worlds of Fun, and substantial damage caused by severe storms.
The Wildcat roller coaster, constructed in 1967 following an arson attempt, was later moved to Frontier City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Location: Kansas City
GPS coordinates: 38.99060,-94.55700
Latest update: May 14, 2025 04:20
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