ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — One of America’s first theme parks was in the D.C. region — and two of its roadside remnants will soon be moved.
Disneyland opened in July 1955; the Enchanted Forest, in Ellicott City, Maryland, followed just one month later.
The Enchanted Forest closed in the ‘80s, and the rest of the property was turned into a shopping center. Many of the attractions were fenced off behind the shopping center’s stores, but that hasn’t kept people from visiting the ruins tucked away in the woods.
The castle-shaped park entrance and the sign that looks like a storybook still stand proudly along Route 40, but in the next month or so, they will be moved.
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I remember my parents taking me to that place when I was small. Looking at the remnants when I visit Ellicott City is sad. Hopefully they can put Humpty back together again.
ReplyDeleteI hope that as much of the "Enchanted Forest" can be preserved. I am 57 years old and I can remember my family going to this theme park as a small child. A lot of memories and a historic piece of Maryland. I am grateful that their are still people who still remember and want to preserve such landmarks.
ReplyDeleteI hope that as much of the "Enchanted Forest" can be preserved. I am 57 years old and I can remember my family going to this theme park as a small child. A lot of memories and a historic piece of Maryland. I am grateful that their are still people who still remember and want to preserve such landmarks.
ReplyDeleteI went somewhere in Md and rode on either the oldest merry go round in the country or one of the oldest.So long ago I've forgotten where it was.
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ReplyDeleteTrimpers? It could also have been the one at Cabin John Regional Park or Glen Echo Park
3:37-There was also Gwynn Oak Amusement park just over the northwest baltimore city line. I don't think Enchanted Forest had a merry go round but Gwynn Oak did.
ReplyDeleteBingo 3:53-It was Glen Echo Park.Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteLots of great memories visiting the Enchanted Forest, Glen Echo park ( the carosel is still there ), Marshall Hall and Chesapeake Beach.
ReplyDeleteI took my kids there in 1989.I was closed. we found an opening in the fence and we went there
ReplyDeletei remeber going there in 1965. i was 5. it's was prety neat, as a little kid, to see all that.
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