If You Went to Palisades Amusement Park in the 1960s, You Remember...

Remember the unforgettable summers at Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey during the 1960s, when families and friends gathered for thrilling rides, the famous Cyclone roller coaster, and endless summer fun. This nostalgic documentary takes you back to the glory days of Palisades Amusement Park, from its popular attractions and cherished memories to its heartbreaking closure in 1971. See what made this beloved New Jersey amusement park so special and why generations of visitors still miss it today. #PalisadesAmusementPark #1960sNostalgia #AmusementParkHistory — SOURCES Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – A Brief History of Palisades Amusement Park Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Frequently Asked Questions and Historical Records Vince Gargiulo and Richard H. Haufe – Palisades Amusement Park: A Century of Fond Memories, Rutgers University Press, 1995 Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Where Have All the Rides Gone? Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – The Trains from the Cyclone Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Roller Coaster History and Records Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Historical Archives and Visitor Memories Tom Meyers – In Search of the Cyclone of Palisades Amusement Park, Fort Lee Patch, 2012 Tom Meyers – Palisades Amusement Park Famous Cyclone Roller Coaster Car Found!, Fort Lee Patch, 2013 Canada's Wonderland – Antique Carrousel Official History Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Palisades Amusement Park: A Century of Fond Memories, PBS Documentary, 1998 Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society – Historical Film and Home Movie Collection Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: Palisades Amusement Park 0:54 The Saltwater Pool Experience 2:54 Behind the Scenes: Pool Operations 4:34 The Fight for Equal Access 6:41 The Cyclone Roller Coaster 8:28 Other Beloved Rides: Wild Mouse, Flight to Mars & Funhouse 12:08 The Carousel and New Attractions 14:28 The Famous Fries and Food Culture 19:02 Live Music and Entertainment 22:13 Advertising, Jingles, and Promotions 24:34 Working at Palisades 34:00 The Decision to Close 37:39 The Final Day and Aftermath 40:46 What Happened to the Rides 54:28 Legacy, Memories, and Conclusion