N J s long-lost (but not forgotten) amusement parks still leave a legacy
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From left to right: Lake Hopatcong Foundation Chairman Marty Kane, Commissioner Krickus, Commissioner Director Shaw and Foundation Executive Director Richter pose with the new, bronze plaque to be affixed to the Train Station. (Image by Karen Mancinelli for the County of Morris)
The historic Lake Hopatcong Station in 2021, with most preservation work completed. (Karen Mancinelli for the County of Morris )
HOPATCONG, NJ Members of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and New Jersey Preservation Trust joined New Jersey officials, as well as Morris and Sussex County and local dignitaries, to dedicate a plaque at the historic Lake Hopatcong Train Station on Tuesday.
Vintage photos of amusement parks, fairs and circuses in N.J.
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The website freepages.rootsweb.com lists 49 amusement parks that once existed in New Jersey but are no more. Some, like Bertrand Island and Palisades Park, are recognizable names. Others, like Nolan’s Park and Space City, are likely known to aficionados and a few others. One of the more recent casualties was Bowcraft Playland on Route 22 in Scotch Plains. Another that survived by the skin of its teeth was Clementon Lake Park, which went up for auction in March and was purchased by a company that plans to restore and operate the park.