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Ghetto Park (Long Beach, Washington) Photo Trip Report


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I just got back from a family trip down to Oregon, and while down there, we went up to Long Beach in Washington. As we were driving along, I noticed a Carousel off the side of the road, so I had to check it out...

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This sign pretty much sums up how ghetto the place is.

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...and this thing.

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...as did the Spider...

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The Rock-O-Plane seemed to be down for some minor repairs...

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Nevermind.

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This looks promising.

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...which was, oddly enough, the nicest looking ride.

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The park also features a Tilt-A-Whirl...

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But patrons didn't have the chance to risk their lives today as the ride was deserted.

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And some rather beat-up Bumper Cars.

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Next to the Carousel is this wonderful contraption.

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On closer inspection it seems a whole section of horses and much of the decoration are missing.

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At first glace the Carousel looked nice.

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Rides! I must investigate...

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What a find!

Immediately reminded me of Thrill-Ville. Right down to the pod-less Rock-O-Plane. (I've missed out on two local Rock-O-Planes now? What? Plus I think the Thrill-Ville one is the one that used to be rented out to the Puyallup Fair...)

Makes me wonder if Thrill-Ville is accessible for exploring. I think I've seen a post-closure trip report somewhere out there.

So was this place open, or closed? I can guess...but it would be really funny if it were open! <--Edit: Never mind, I saw a couple clues that it's open...WOW.

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Oh, boy. It looks like they're just swimming in money.

 

BTW, the "ferris wheel", as you called it, is actually a Rock-O-Plane. I remember riding one at the Pitcairn fair a few years ago.

It crossed my mind for a second that it could be a Rock-O-Plane, but I wasn't sure. Thanks, I've edited the TR now.

 

What a find!

Immediately reminded me of Thrill-Ville. Right down to the pod-less Rock-O-Plane. (I've missed out on two local Rock-O-Planes now? What? Plus I think the Thrill-Ville one is the one that used to be rented out to the Puyallup Fair...)

Makes me wonder if Thrill-Ville is accessible for exploring. I think I've seen a post-closure trip report somewhere out there.

So was this place open, or closed? I can guess...but it would be really funny if it were open! <--Edit: Never mind, I saw a couple clues that it's open...WOW.

Yeah, the place was actually open. I saw Thrill-Ville a couple days before seeing this 'park' and I have to agree, the two look quite similar. One just happens to be operating : p

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