The story
A Chicago retiree's 'retirement project' became Texas's largest amusement park, and its legendary Rocket roller coaster still runs today—in Pennsylvania.
Everything that was here
- 1941–1980
Playland ParkAmusement Park
A Chicago retiree's 'retirement project' became Texas's largest amusement park, and its legendary Rocket roller coaster still runs today—in Pennsylvania.
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