Salem, NH was my home until I entered the military in Jan He was the pianist in the orchestra which played at the dance hall every Wednesday night on Polka Night. My favorite task was renting a boat and sitting out in the lake to watch the fireworks with a few pals and our girl friends. Nostalgia is great! I was stationed at Pease AFB flying SAC B bombers and one mission prior to landing we made a practice radar bomb run on Salem downtown the Depot my folks really got a kick out of that no weapons of course — everything radar simulated complete with opening bomb doors.
Many memories and back then, our entertainment was roller skating at the rink in the Park and sneaking into Rockingham Race Track through the stable area to watch a race or two. The Good Old Days supreme! When you 1st walked in the giant pool was on your left and the carecel was to the right.
Across from it was the kosmojets that were taken out around A classic at the Park, The Patatrooper was taken out a year or two after the kosmojets. Here are a few of the classic rides that have come and gone over the years. S- the glass Tiki-maze at one time slowly rotated to make it more difficult to find the exit.
I am originally from Saugus, MA. I lost something important once, and when on the Sky Ride, looking down to the Caterpillar, I saw my missing things in the center of the caterpilar! Dropped it in during the 3-G spins! Those were the days. My eyes are brimming with tears, actually. She went with school or camp every year for many years too. She loved it as much as I did. I am so glad to see that some nostalgic places are still alive and well.
Very sad. Thank you, Aimee, from a grateful Mom. Hi Karen. Thanks so much for leaving your comment — it has made my day to know my post brought back so many memories! I have a toddler now and I cannot wait to bring her to Canobie in a few years. I am sure she will love it as much as your daughter did. We did Story Land with her this year, and she just about lost her mind with excitement.
You may enjoy a similar post to this one that I wrote about revisiting Story Land. Canobie lake park was always a treat because it was in NH Great place to visit I remember the pool it was huge,Later in life My motorcycle club use to have our yearly outing there it was fun But so was Bensons Story Land Revere beach Nantasket beach lincooln park And so many more but most are gone thanks for canobie lake park.
Canobie Lake is still a favorite! My children, although all grown now, still wax nostalgic about it as well! Loved watching the train go right by the window when eating in the pizza parlor. So many great memories. Many childhood days and evenings were spent at Mt.
Park closed in I could not have been more impressed when visiting Canobie Lake Park in July. This wonderfully maintained park has something for everyone. The large variety of rides, food concessions, and entertainment is complimented by the wonderful venue and beautiful landscaping throughout the park. My childhood memories of midways, thrills, and carefree fun were rekindled and relived at Canobie.
My family and I will definitely return. I thought my crazy family was the only one that did that! I think it was so sad when they closed down. They had so many animals rides and eats. Wish my kids could have seen it! Thank you for this walk down memory lane!! Our youth group from church made the trip together each year on Memorial Day evening after a full day of activities at our Sunday School Picnic!
It was the highlight of our day. And Dad took us at least once each summer as a family! And no safety belts, just that bar to hold on to! It was Amazing and thrilling. Yes, I can still here the clackity, clack of the car being pulled up the wooden track! I loved the skating rink, too, and wondered what became of that.
So much of this is familiar and so much new, too. So glad it is still there! Thanks soooo much for sharing this! Food, yes so much, from simple hot dogs to upscale seafood diners.
And of course salt water taffy, cotton candy, custards. There were several hotels, and drinking bars establishments. My favorite there was West Have Speedway.
They raced stock cars Wed and Sat nights. When the speedway close most driver went to other tracks. Oh yea! Ed, Rockrat. I grew up in Salem,n. Admission was 25cents and we would still hop the fence out back by the lake! Someone mad a comment that the sky ride is from The older arcade down by the pontoon was awesome. The walk through house of seven gables was where you held hands and kissed your girlfriend,lol.
Getting ready to go back this july. Classic Park. I used to go to the park frequently. Loved hit. Thank you for bringing back great memories. Good to see that some things are still there to remind us of those days. I first roller skated at the rink there. Canobie lake park was a place where so many memories were made — But — growing up on the south shore of boston Braintree , Paragon Park down at Nantasket beach in hull was our favorite.
I used to go there in 70s. It was a lot of fun. I hope to visit again soon. I also worked there a couple of my teen years — what a blast going on the Yankee Cannonball on lunch break, thanks to our coworkers who operated the roller coaster and let us jump the line.
But it was a lot of fun. I think I hear the Yankee Cannonball calling me! I grew up at Whalom Park. I so miss that place. What fun memories!
Thanks Aimee. I grew up in Chestah New Hampshah less than 15 miles from Canobie. Your piece bring back a flood of welcome memories. However, I was overly fond of both the PirateShip and the Dodgems that have been there at least since the mids. It was obvious that Rock and Roll was into something, as all the skaters, myself included, greatly increased their speed. My daughter and I did the Cannonball, as my wife has more sense.
What the hell; it was worth it. We lived in Gloucester,MA. We would bring a picnic lunch which we had to finish then go on the boat ride and some rides and games.
Went by there a couple months ago and could not beleave it was the same place,been some 60 years since I had seen it.
Glad it is still there. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC. See You in ! Have a great winter! The Ultimate in Family Fun! Lots Of Fun Games! Tasty Food Options! All Day Long! Great 4 Groups! Twisted Sideshow. Midway Stage Fall Tribute to Bruno. Fun Squad. Canobie Lake Park Critter Appearances.
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