Big Dipper (Chippewa Lake) - Defunct

[CP2013]

The Big Dipper is a wooden coaster that operated from 1925-1978. Originally being called coaster it was the most popular ride in the park. Now the ride is taken over with vines trees and bushes. When it opened people actually pushed the cars to the top of the hill.

[Thekingin64]

I do think this place is cool. Just abondoned with most of it left standing to rust and rot. If it was a bit closer to me, I might go explore.

That horror movie advertised at the end of that video looks pretty cool though.

[CP2013]

i pretty close to me

[Thekingin64]

Cool. There's a park quite similar to this nearish me called Pleasureland, Southport. When it shut 6 years ago, almost all the paths and buildings left in place. It has been sitting rotting away for a while now but someone has tried to re-open it.

The new owners obviously hate the old owners as there's a plaque near the entrance showing hate towards the old owners. There's a picture of it on Facebook somewhere but I can't find it at the moment.

RCDB details: http://www.rcdb.com/4799.htm
Website of re-opened park: http://southportfunfair.co.uk/

[CP2013]

that park is intresting . chippewa lake also gave boat tours to