| Wonderland Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | US 287 at NE 24th Ave in Thompson Park, Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Website | Official site |
| Owner | Paul and Alethea Roads, Paul and Paula Borchardt |
| Previous names | Kiddie Land |
| Operating season | March through September |
| Rides | 26 total |
Wonderland Park is an amusement park located in Thompson Memorial Park, Amarillo, Texas.
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An amusement park was first established when Paul and Alethea Roads purchased some undeveloped grassland in Amarillo's Thompson Memorial Park. The city's Parks and Recreation department leveled the property and transplanted trees to provide space for the Roads' "Kiddie Land."
Kiddie Land initially opened in 1951 with three children's rides and a ticket booth made from a large box. After adding additional attractions during subsequent years, Roads changed the name of his park to Wonderland, inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
As of 2009, the park had 26 rides and hosted more than 200,000 annual visitors.
Wonderland Park received the 2009 Publisher's Pick Award from Amusement Today magazine.[1]