Gutterflower Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I came across this pretty much unknown defunct park on my travels through the Russian side of the Internet and thought it deserved post for the English speaking community. Eden Park was a lovely looking park that opened in the early 1920’s in Prague, Czech Republic. The park had issues from the start due to its poor choice of location on the far outskirts of Prague and it’s proximity to a notoriously crime ridden neighborhood. However the park sported a truly enormous side friction coaster, a zeppelin ride and a water chute as well as the usual haunted houses and boating lakes common at the time. The parks survived for 20 years but visitor rate decreased dramatically in the 1930s and the park finally shut in 1946. The former site of the park is now a shopping center and football stadium It’s certainly a shame the park didn't survive especially as the roller coaster would have been one of if not the longest surviving side friction in the world. The original article can be found in Russian here, Along with a video of the park in action that’s well worth checking out. The entrance to Eden park The enormous Roller Coaster. The original article lists it as over 5km long, although this seems over the top. The park following its closure in 1946, Looking a bit overgrown. A closer view of the side friction coaster. Called "The Roller Coaster" A classic old Zeppelin ride with a water chute in the background. The Haunted Castle ride. The slide and carousel can be seen in the back and the boating lake at the front. The Colosseum hosted dance evenings. Another view of the Colosseum, Water Chute and boating lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 So cool. What a great post. I love seeing photos of parks of that era. And that Haunted Castle looks absolutely bone-chilling, just from the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Great find! And I have to comment... it doesn't matter what the century or decade. Some of the GP are still ignorant when it comes to following coaster rules... And besides this, that coaster looks like an absolute Monster! "We repeat DO NOT get out of your seat, until the ENTIRE train has reached the station." LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Awesome find...thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Very cool find. Never heard of this place. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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