Posted in Connecticut April 01, 2020 by Elisa Regulski

You Might Remember The Now Defunct Connecticut Theme Park, Savin Rock

Ah, the good old days. It’s hard not to feel nostalgic for shimmering summer afternoons along the pier. If you’ve been in Connecticut a while, you probably made loads of memories at Savin Rock Amusement Park. This exciting attraction had it all: roller coasters, fortune tellers, and delicious frozen custard. It’s always fun to take a glimpse back in time. Let’s look back at this cherished, now defunct Connecticut theme park.

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Established in the 1870s, Savin Rock Amusement Park was the Connecticut equivalent of Coney Island.

By 1919, this place boomed with business.

And this attraction just kept getting better. In 1922, Liberty Pier was added to the park.

But it wasn't always sunshine and rainbows. The vibrant pier was destroyed by a fire in 1932, and The Great Hurricane of 1938 wiped out the beloved Devil and Thunderbolt roller coasters.

Ever persistent, the theme park returned for summertime fun. They even rebuilt the famed Thunderbird roller coaster.

In the 1950s and '60s, this place was full of life once again. People always loved munching on a scrumptious hotdog from Jimmies.

Sadly, this theme park waned in popularity in the early '60s. By 1966, this attraction was no more.

Savin Rock Amusement Park is such a wonderful part of Connecticut’s history. You can learn more about about by watching the video below from youtube user WTNH News8.