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Little Dipper (Memphis Kiddie Park)

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The Little Dipper is a junior steel roller coaster located at Memphis Kiddie Park in Brooklyn, Ohio. The coaster was built by The Allan Herschell Company and began operating in April 1952, making it the oldest continuously operating steel roller coaster from its original location in North America. It was not in operation for the Summer 2020 season, as the park was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic shortening the season. In the 1970s, the original train was replaced with one that had silver with blue accents. For the 2006 season it was repainted red with white accents. The coaster has one three-car train. Riders are seated two across with two rows per car, giving the coaster a capacity of 12 riders.

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Memphis Kiddie Park

Memphis Avenue 10340
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Memphis Kiddie Park

Memphis Kiddie Park is an 11-ride amusement park located in Brooklyn, Ohio, designed specifically for children and families. Memphis Kiddie Park opened on May 28, 1952. The park was one of several designed and opened by Stuart Wintner, who eventually closed all but the Memphis Kiddie Park to focus on his chain of indoor movie theatres. Though Mr. Wintner has since died, the park remains in operation and is owned by his son. The park is home to the "Little Dipper" roller coaster—the oldest operating steel roller coaster in North America.The 11 rides at Memphis Kiddie Park are: Comets (Allan Herschell "Skyfighter" that moves up and down) HL Jeeps (Cars that spin around)(Allan Herschell) HL Ferris Wheel (originally San Antonio Roller Works, significantly rebuilt and updated)HL Boats (Floats around in circles) (Allan Herschell) HL Pony Carts (Chariot-style cars that travel in a loop) (Allan Herschell) HL Merry-Go-Round (Allan Herschell, 36-cast aluminum horses) Train (Travels around the perimeter of the park and Miniature Golf) (Allan Herschell) Hand Carts (The children power themselves on little carts around a track)(original ride: Hodges Handcar; replaced ca.1995 with Alter Amusements version) HL Speedway (Motorized race cars that travel around inside the Little Dipper) " HL Little Dipper roller coaster (Allan Herschell) Space Shuttles (Smaller version of the Comets, doesn't elevate)(Allan Herschell "Airplanes") HLRides that have a HL after them mean that the ride has a height limit. The height limit for those rides is UNDER 50". In addition to the rides, the park also has a miniature golf course for both kids and adults to enjoy.