Roseland Park, Canandaigua, NY (1970)

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Fun and frolic are words that described the atmosphere at this location of wonderment, an early amusement park that was started in 1925 on the lake front in Canandaigua, New York. For sixty years this modest lakeside enterprise catered to the tastes of middle class Americans. Its early offerings included a dance hall and a few rides. As the years passed, free circus style attractions were added. By the time it ceased operations in 1985, this regional attraction offered miniature golf, boat rides, bingo, a tram and numerous amusement rides including bumper cars and a wooden roller coaster. Young and old alike flocked to Canandaigua each summer to enjoy Roseland Park.
When I lived in nearby Rochester, I often visited Roseland as I loved the wooden roller coaster. Shot with a Bolex 16mm camera, here is a group of us enjoying the day at Roseland. I remember it as a fun place to be and was sorry to hear that it closed.
Filmed: July 1970

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when i was young, ... ( 9 months ago by boppalopp)

when i was young, my father, Mark. R Bopp., took me, Jerrod Bopp, to roseland amusment park.
I couldnt have been more than 7 years old. I remember refusing the rollercoaster....i remember the bumper boats, and i remember at the end.....the games......but most of all...........i remember the Carousel....at the end.... when the canandaigua sound asks for any protection.

I used to go to ... ( 9 months ago by LukeWeatherwax)

I used to go to Roseland in the late 70's / early 80's. I loved going on the bumper cars and the ferris wheel.

This is amazing, I ... ( 7 months ago by ravenofdreams)

This is amazing, I have searched online for proof of this park and some kind of reminder of it for years, I am so happy to see this OMG you made my day :)

The Skyliner ... ( 7 months ago by bills910)

The Skyliner coaster, Golden Nugget Dark ride, Satellite sky ride over the lake was my favorite. I also remember on the second story of the Arcade building a giant slot car race game that was way cool. I went to the park auction in 1985. I still have an aution ticket from that day.

That first hill!!! ... ( 6 months ago by scappadonia)

That first hill!!! fun fun fun I'm OLD

oh my....a flash ... ( 6 months ago by lynned1952)

oh my....a flash from the past!

I absolutely loved ... ( 6 months ago by lovinabox)

I absolutely loved going here when I was a young girl in the 80's. Roseland was so close to home... and was so much fun. Miss it:(

Loved the bumper ... ( 5 months ago by Branchporter)

Loved the bumper cars!
And I couldn't help but laugh along with "Galloping Gertie"! (Gert was gone by 1969, replaced by the Gold Nugget)
The best of all was the merry-go-round, which is now beautifully restored and in the Carousel Mall in Syracuse.
Enter "Carousel Center" to see it, but it seems so out of place there!

Wow- there's a ... ( 5 months ago by allirogorilla)

Wow- there's a past-blast! The Skyliner roller coaster was my first - I loved the Gold Nugget as a kid - it inspired me to make central New Yorks scariest haunted Attraction - The A.P.E. Productions Fright Night Mansion (now in it's 21rst year) Roseland was great and it saddened me to see it close in '85. but the Skyliner lives on (rebuilt at another amusement park - She looks great!)

The Carousel from ... ( 5 months ago by allirogorilla)

The Carousel from Roseland lives on in all it's original splendor at the Carousel Mall in Syracuse NY. Restored and working for the public. It's quite a sight.

I have some Color ... ( 5 months ago by allirogorilla)

I have some Color Kodachrome super 8mmm film stock of Roseland back in 1977-1980 and I'd love to get it transfered.

that was great, was ... ( 5 months ago by dfburr)

that was great, was hoping for real old 8mm- my era was in the early 50's when they had circus shows over the water, but thanks so much, it wa delight

See my other recent ... ( 5 months ago by KKD1247)

See my other recent film, "Old Home Movies - Ruined Forever".

Tell us where? Is ... ( 3 months ago by VANBEES)

Tell us where? Is it still called the Skyliner?

Roseland was the ... ( 3 months ago by VANBEES)

Roseland was the best place for a kid growing up in the 70's - great memories, most of us worked and played there!! Remember the Orange and White striped "pinnies"...

This sure brought ... ( 3 months ago by blueridgelaker)

This sure brought back many memories.We lived there in the early 1940s when my father was the manager of the local Woolworth store and as kids my brother an I spent many wonderful times at the park. I still remember the circus that appeared on the pier and Galloping Gertie's laugh still echoes in my head.I believe she said we don't sell no corn liquor here. Wow imagine seeing this 60 plus years later!!

yes - it is still ... ( 3 months ago by allirogorilla)

yes - it is still called the Skyliner. Roller Coaster: Skyliner Amusement Park: Roseland Park (Canandaigua, New York 14424 USA) Classification: Roller Coaster Type: Wood - Sit Down Status: Operated from 1960 to 1985 Relocated to: Lakemont Park as Skyliner Serial Number: 127 Builder: Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. Designer: John C. Allen Track layout: Double Out and Back

Holy Crap Roseland ... ( 3 months ago by becster1964)

Holy Crap Roseland Park!! I can't believe I found this on YT. Being from Waterloo, went there umpteen times, most of the fieldtrips before summer break in school was to Roseland. I spent most of my time in the arcade (remember the penny joke peekaboo barrels?) and the Satellite! I would even join my folks later on as they would go to the park just to hear the Dixieland players. Many hearts broken when the park closed. Thanks much for posting this. It brings back a ton of memories.

My first real date ... ( 3 months ago by lmd5590)

My first real date was at Roseland back in the late 60's. My date that night is my husband today! Roseland was magic.

I'm glad the ... ( 3 months ago by ericmp)

I'm glad the Skyliner is still running at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA I haven't been on it since 1985. I hope to ride it again this summer. the Ontario County Historical society has a great book on Roseland look for it at: ochs dot org

" Thank's so much ... ( 3 months ago by crankerny)

" Thank's so much for posting this footage " It was a blast to ride The Skyliner again after all these years WoW !!!. Like so many others from the Rochester area this park holds a ton of childhood memories..well guy's it's off to Seabreeze and Maybe The Monroe County Fair !!!!!

I used to love to ... ( 3 months ago by KKD1247)

I used to love to go to Seabreeze as well (back in the 1960s when I shot this film). Unfortunately, I didn't shoot any film there. I loved it as it was so old - even then - and the old wooden rides used to snap & crack as you went around the corner.

Actually, ... ( 3 months ago by Branchporter)

Actually, Roseland's Skyliner rollercoaster is now at Lakemont Park in Altoona. PA
There is a AOL Video of it titled "The Skyliner Rollercoaster"

Growing up at ... ( 1 month ago by NYYFanSince1968)

Growing up at Roseland, Olympic, and Sea Breeze parks during the 60's & 70's, I always thought Roseland would be the one to last. We spent so many summer days at the Park and swimming in the Lake. I have lived away from Rochester since 1980 but it still pains me to see the vacancy where Roseland once was.

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