Take a walk through historic and scenic story book not storybook. Skip through story book forest, where dreams and story book friends are real, and get ready for the all new trolley ride, daniel tigers neighborhood. Idlewild and soak zone, commonly known as idlewild park or simply idlewild, is a childrens amusement park situated in the laurel highlands near ligonier, pennsylvania, united states, about 50 miles 80 km east of pittsburgh, along us route 30. Storybook forest in ligonier pa public group facebook. I just returned from a fun day at idlewild park in w pa. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania storybook forest. Founded in 1878 as a campground along the ligonier valley railroad by. Working together, they made their dream of creating a park based on emotion rather than motion, a reality. Our classic amusement park rides, complete waterpark in pittsburgh, pa, live entertainment and unique attractions like story book forest and daniel tigers neighborhood are sure to please kids of all ages. Storybook forest, ligonier, pa a kindergarten field trip now a tradition. Special group sales rates are available for groups of. Kiddie fairy tale park where actors dress as goldilocks, mother goose, etc. Opened in june, 1956, story book forest in ligonier pa, is a park built not on motion, but rather.
History and memories of pennsylvanias oldest amusement park has 855 members. I now pass down to younger generations story book forest childhood ligonier pa def gonna have to be a family vaca this big story book is the doorway to story book forest, a wonderland of familiar story book people and places. Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers entertaining guests at idlewild. Idlewild twosided promotional card with park map, circa 19591961 since we see miniature golf course but no helicopters yet. Story book forest was no longer run as a separate operation and was. Feb 5, 20 this pin was discovered by elizabeth day. A unique highlight was the stillaliveandkicking story book forest. Idlewild story book forest walkthrough 2017 youtube. Storybook forest ligonier, pa abandoned amusement parks. With over 35 different rides, attractions, and shows, the entire family is sure to have a summer of fun. Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers.
Story book forest s structures are still in very good shape, no peeling paint or cracked statues. At idlewild, youll experience pennsylvania attractions like never before. There are great family discounts and deals available on select days throughout the season. Bring the whole family to enjoy special events like hallowboo, family dining options, and a whole season of fun. Idlewild amusement park is one of the best fun things to do in pennsylvania. Story book forest is where dreams are real, and so are your story book friends.
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