Woodland Park [RCT3]

[Ccron10]

Author's Note : Over a week ago I tried loading my Shizukana Resort Park to add the finishing touches and my game randomly crashed. I have no idea why it does it, but I am 95% finished with it and will post it (along with the custom scenery i made for it) for download inside the game file database. I used a lot of CS and CTR's on it and because of the amount I will not include a list of what I used.

To take the place of the other park, will be this one. Have fun following along and happy reading!

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Chapter 1: Opening Year 1922

Hello friends,

I’m here to tell you all about a story that’s been passed down in my family for three or four generations about an amusement park built in a forest about 30 miles south of Buffalo, New York.

The story starts just after the Great War in the year 1921 with a businessman named, Walter Farland. He was famous in the amusement industry for traveling all over the country and building carousels with his company, Farland Manufacturing.

The story goes, while traveling through upstate New York, Farland visited a town called Pine Hollow. It was a sleepy little town that was frequently visited by people heading to Buffalo. Farland noticed a nice patch of land just outside of town that looked like the prime spot for a park to entertain travelers and the townspeople. With the investment of $10,000, he bought the wooded land that was dotted with lakes, had his company build a carousel, figure eight coaster, a pool with a bathhouse, bowling alley and slide, then hired one of his friends, John Miller to build a thrilling roller coaster that took advantage of the hilly park.

On the park’s opening day in April 1922, he stood between the two iconic stone pillars that signified the park’s entrance. He declared Woodland Park officially open and for it to be enjoyed by people, for many years to come.

This is an archive photo of the land before anything was built. cira. 1920

Woodland Park entrance cira. 1922

Firgure 8 entrance and ticket booth cira. 1922

Figure 8 cira. 1922

Carousel building cira. 1922

Woodland Park midway (taken from the roof of the Refreshments Building) cira. 1922

Figure 8 station and vehicles cira. 1922

Scenic Railway loading station cira. 1922

Scenic Railway cira. 1922

Scenic Railway cira. 1922

Swimming Pool Bathhouse cira. 1922

Woodland Park Swimming Pool cira. 1922

Edited January 7, 2011 by Ccron10

[Ccron10]

Chapter 2: 1923-1924 (Soldier Park Playground)

During it’s opening season, Woodland Park didn’t do bad, but it didn’t rake in a bundle of money. The swimming pool ended up being the most popular attraction followed by the Figure 8 roller coaster. For the park’s second season a playground was added. It was a hit with the kids and families who didn’t want to pay to ride the bigger rides.

Inside the playground was a statue that paid tribute to those who served in the Great War. Mr. Farland, while didn’t serve in the army, did have his company make weapons for the boys over seas and wanted a way to remember them. The woman statue was taken from a bombed town in Germany and was erected inside the park.

In 1924, the park didn’t receive anything new and was in the process in saving up for something big in 1925 that’s been becoming popular across the country.

Soldier Park cira. 1923 Take note that the grass needs to be cut.

Soldier Park Great War Memorial cira. 1923

Woodland Park Entrance path cira. 1924

[KDcoasterMAN]

This is so cool! Please continue!

[Ccron10]

Chapter 3: 1925 (Starlight Ballroom)

Mr. Farland, for having traveled to many amusement parks, knew that one of the most popular attractions was the ballroom. People would come from faraway to have a romantic evening and dance the night away under the stars. Another reason to add one to his park was that it was a big money-maker.

Woodland park’s new Starlight Ballroom was built on a hill behind the Figure 8 coaster and overlooked a heart-shaped pond. One of the most popular areas for couples spend some “alone time” was one of the paths leading to the ballroom because of it’s quietness and beautiful setting.

While being among the Roaring Twenties, the park was in a big building boom and because of the big crowds, more rides were needed.

One of the first events to be held in the Starlight Ballroom was a Luau. cira 1925.

The view looking from the entrance of the ballroom. cira 1925

The heart-shaped pond in front of the ballroom called Love Lake. cira 1925

The entrance path that year recieved some lightposts and benches.

The ballroom was made to resemble Hershey Park's Starlight Ballroom. cira 1925.

The ballroom's stage. cira 1925.

The dance floor cira. 1925

Here's a rare photo of Woodland Park from the air. Cira 1925.

[HPCrazy]

Did Rocky Springs park in Lancaster inspire you to do this project? It's nice to see someone take something back this far. I hope you continue with it and don't let this project die.

 

As far as the other park crashing, is it because maybe you're computer can't handle all the custom scenery you installed? I don't know how some computers can handle that stuff...I thought you just got yours last year for college.

 

And I also hope you'll continue to work on Hersheypark in RCT3. Haven't seen any updates on that in awhile!

[imawesome1124]

This is fantastic, so simlple yet so effective. Please keep this park going.

[Ccron10]

Author's Note: Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll be a little busy this coming weekend and might not be able to post many updates, but i should be back to usual by Monday.

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Chapter 4: 1926-1927 (Ferris Wheel)

1925 proved to be Woodland Park’s greatest year yet with record numbers flocking to the pool, riding the rides, and the ballroom floor being so packed that you could hardly move.

Since Mr. Farland believed in expanding slowly, a Ferris Wheel was built behind the trolley stop and Spiral Slide. He wanted to provide more things to do on the midway, yet not build it up to fast.

The new ride brought in more guests, but not as much as a roller coaster would. None the less, the Ferris Wheel was exciting.

For the following season, the park paid more attention to taking care of what they already have and repainted some of the buildings and rides. When it was time for Figure 8’s time to get some rehab work done, it was discovered that three-quarters of the support structure was rotting away! Instead of repairing the ride, Mr. Farland knew that it would be a better decision to build a more thrilling roller coaster in it’s place that could hold more riders.

Ferris Wheel cira 1926.

A new food stand was also added. cira 1926

The Ferris Wheel was 45 feet tall, but it didn't seem that tall since it was built inside a valley. Cira 1927

Towards the middle of 1927, a fence went up around Figure 8.

Woodland Park Midway cira late 1927.

Demolition of Figure 8 cira 1927

Getting ready for the new coaster in 1928.

This and the transfer turntable was all that was left of Figure 8.