The Lakeside Amusement Park is one of the biggest and oldest amusement parks in Denver, Colorado. This enormous facility not only offers fun and excitement but also a rich history that is evident in the charm that lingers in the place. The amusement park built in the year of 1908 was originally named White City. However, even after the name was changed to Lakeside Amusement Park some proportions of the local populace still love calling it White City on account of the spectacular original display of over 100,000 lights!
Lakeside Amusement Park is built in a picturesque location next to the Rhoda Lake; visitors will also love the spectacular view of the mountains. Adults and kids alike are bound to enjoy the various exciting rides and the fun filled atmosphere that the place delivers.
Nonetheless, this amusement park is a great site that brings families and friends together all over again.
Getting There
The lakeside Amusement Park is located at I-70 and Sheridan, Lakeside Colorado near Denver.
A map with directions is available on the official website.
Lakeside Amusement Park History
Lakeside Amusement Park is attributed with a rich history, being one of the oldest parks in the United States. More so it also happens to be the oldest amusement park in Colorado.
Many are not aware of the fact that the park was originally built in accordance to the architectural styles of the Exposition and White City; hence White City had been the original name that was attributed to it.
However, over the years in 1930 this park was taken over by Ben Krasner. This marked the beginning of a whole new feature of the park as a whole. Some of the best architects of the time like Richard.L. Crowther had been assigned to renovate the park. It was he who attributed much of neon lighting, Art Deco style and other modern features to the amusement park.
Several of the architectural salvages of those times can be found to this day throughout the park. The manual telephone switchboard in the main office is one of them and is in use even today.
Picture 1 - Lakeside Amusement Park
Over the years the ticket pricing and procedures have also undergone changes. Today a nominal fee is charged for each person who seeks to enter the park. However, it still continues to be free for kids below two years of age. Nonetheless, the Lakeside Amusement Park continues to draw hundreds of visitors all year round.
Lakeside Amusement Park Rides
The Lakeside Amusement Park has rides for every age group. Particularly for the hot blooded adults and kids as well.
The rides enlisted below are specifically for adults.
- Auto Skooters (Bumper Cars)
- Cyclone Coaster
- Crystal Palace
- Dragon
- Ferris wheel
- Flying Dutchman
- Hurricane
- Loop-O-Plane
- Matterhorn
- Merry-Go-Round
- Rock-O-Plane
- Satellite
- Scrambler
- Skoota Boats (Bumper Boats)
- Spider
- Sports Cars
- Tilt-A-Whirl
- Train
- Whip
- Wild Chipmunk
- Zoom
- Round-Up
- Heart Flip
Picture 2 - Lakeside Amusement Park Image
The Kiddie Rides have been built and designed, keeping in mind the safety levels for kids.
- Coaster
- Flying Tigers
- Turtles
- Ferris wheel
- Wet Boats
- Frog Hopper
- Granny Bug
- Horse & Buggy
- Space Ride
- Dry Boats
- Kiddie Canoes
- Sky Fighters
- Midge-o-Racers
- Kiddie Whip
- Motorcycles
These majestic Roller Coasters are for all those who believe in living life at the edge!
Amidst the three roller coasters of the park, The Cyclone still stands out to be the most popular ride. This traditional wooden coaster was built in the year 1940.
The other two coasters include Wild Chipmunk and Dragon.
Lakeside Amusement Park Prices
Gate Admission: $2.50 per head
(Free for kids below 2 years of age)
Unlimited Rides and Gate Admission
Mon -Friday: $13.75
Weekends and Holidays: $ 19.75
Individual Ride Coupons: 50¢
Major Rides may require 1-6 coupons
Kiddie Rides require 1 coupon each for a ride
Parking: Free
For more information regarding the cost per ride, please log onto the official website.
Please note that the park has three entrances; a west gate that is rarely used but can be accessed from the former Lakeside Mall parking lot, a drive-through auto gate that can be accessed from Sheridan Boulevard and lastly a walk-in entrance at the Tower of Jewels. The admission fee is generally collected at any of these entrances. However, you can buy the ride coupons and unlimited passes from inside the park.
Picture 3 - Lakeside Amusement Park Picture
Lakeside Amusement Park Hours of Operation
Please note that Lakeside Amusement park does not follow a routine or set closing time. It is recommended to call the phone line 303-477-1621 prior to coming, so as to check the weather status and to ensure that the admission gates are open.
Operating since 1908, the Lakeside Amusement Park has certainly come a long way offering visitors some of the most special memories to cherish a lifetime! More so, this park is very close to the hearts of many Coloradans.
It is indeed a pride that the lakeside Amusement Park was one among the several parks that was featured in the 1999 television program namely the Great Old Amusement Parks.
Contact Details
4601 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80212
Phone 303-477-1621
Official website: http://www.
