Western Playland
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| Location | Sunland Park, New Mexico, United States |
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| Theme | Theme Park |
| Owner | Pat Thompson |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Rides | |
| Total | over 30 |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Website |
westernplayland |
Western Playland is a 30-acre (12 ha) amusement park located in Sunland Park, New Mexico. It was located in Ascarate Park in El Paso, Texas from 1960 until 2006, but after conflicts with El Paso County, owner Pat Thompson decided to move it to Sunland Park where the owner of Sunland Park Casino donated land right across from his casino.
New coaster "The Hurricane"
It is home to the rides the Hurricane, Tsunami, El Bandido Roller Coaster, Paratrooper, Round up, Tilt-a Whirl, Pharaoh's Fury, Scrambler, Himalaya, and more. The park is opened seasonally, usually March to October, with the summer being its peak season.
See also
- Magic Landing, former rival
External links
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