Originally Posted By smctopia Say it ain't so! I haven't been there for about 15 years but everything was always in good shape and very retro. <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-kiddie15.html" target="_blank">http://www.suntimes.com/output /news/cst-nws-kiddie15.html</a> Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By brotherdave Unfortunately, I heard this sad news too. My first and last visit there was about 12 years ago. I was really hoping to get bback there again. We visited there, Hillcrest Park (which is gone now, too), and Six Flags Great America on that same trip. Personally, I found Kiddieland to be the most charming of the three. Cute park and nicely maintained. I really hope they can work out their differences and help save this small gem of a park!
Originally Posted By smctopia I hope to take daytime and nighttime pix of the place before it closes. I wonder what will happen to the rides, especially the merry-go-round; that thing must be worth a fortune! And the sign would be awesome to have too. Visit Walt Dated World
Originally Posted By smctopia Here's some cool pix of Kiddieland: The sign: <a href="http://signs.misstracyjo.com/kiddieland.htm" target="_blank">http://signs.misstracyjo.com/k iddieland.htm</a> Lots of neat stuff on this page: <a href="http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/kiddieland?page=1" target="_blank">http://www.sfgamworld.com/gall ery/kiddieland?page=1</a> Pix of the Little Dipper Coaster: <a href="http://www.coastergallery.com/2003/KL3.html" target="_blank">http://www.coastergallery.com/ 2003/KL3.html</a> The Kiddieland Limited Train: <a href="http://www.railroadforums.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31721&cat=601&limit=recent" target="_blank">http://www.railroadforums.com/ photos/showphoto.php?photo=31721&cat=601&limit=recent</a> SAVE KIDDIELAND!!! Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By brotherdave Perhaps the family can settle their differences, or perhaps another park operator may step in to buy the park. I don't think all hope is lost just yet, though, it doesn't look good at the moment.
