Playland (San Francisco)
Amusement park in California, 1921 to 1972 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Playland (San Francisco)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Playland (also known as Playland-at-the-Beach and Whitney's Playland, beginning in 1928[1] – some say 1926[2]) was a 10-acre (40,000-square-meter) seaside amusement park located next to Ocean Beach, in the Richmond District at the western edge of San Francisco, California, along Great Highway, bounded by Balboa and Fulton streets.[1] It began as a collection of amusement rides and concessions in the late 19th century, and was preceded by Chutes at the Beach, opened in 1921.[1] Playland closed Labor Day weekend in 1972.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Previously known as
| |
Location | Ocean Beach San Francisco, California |
---|---|
Coordinates | 37°46′24″N 122°30′43″W |
Status | Defunct |
Opened | 1913 |
Closed | 1972 |
Area | 10 acres (40,000 m2) |
Close