A peek into the history of the Geauga Lake Amusement Park
As one drives south on Route 43 through Geauga Lake one sees the overgrown parking lot and the deteriorating green privacy fence that hides from view the remnants of the amusement park. What’s not hidden are the childhood and families memories of the times spent riding the Big Dipper and the carousel, eating cotton candy, and losing money on the midway games. My fondest memory of the park goes back to July 26, 1967 when I and several of my friends ventured out to the park to see Paul Revere and the Raiders as part of radio station WIXY 1260’s “Appreciation Day” concert. The loud screams from the Big Dipper and the melodies from carousel are now silent. However, the memories of the park will live in its history.