This Teeny Tiny Amusement Park Has Been Providing Pint-Sized Thrills For Ohio Families Since 1952

Ohio's amusement parks are legendary, with Kings Island and Cedar Point sought-out destinations for thrill-seekers across the Midwest -- and country. For families looking for pint-sized fun (or, ahem, those like me who eschew crazy looping coasters and jaw-dropping drops), there's an amusement park in Cleveland, Ohio, that presents the perfect mix of kid-friendly attractions and just-exciting-enough thrills: Memphis Kiddie Park.

There's something so sweet and pure about summer in Ohio that always gets me feeling nostalgic. It's a season to play with my kids and embrace the longer, warmer days -- it's a time to visit beloved, longstanding attractions like local u-pick farms, zoos, and...

...amusement parks! Ohio is an acclaimed destination for roller coaster enthusiasts, but not all Ohio amusement parks boast white-knuckle-inducing thrills and gravity-defying rides.

In fact, just outside Cleveland, there is a delightful little amusement park that's been providing pint-sized fun for Ohio families since 1952!

Friends, welcome to Memphis Kiddie Park, a delightful day trip in Ohio that's billed as "America's Oldest Kiddieland."

Memphis Kiddie Park features 11 amusement park rides designed especially for children under 50 inches tall.

The park's rides are all classics from the early 1950s, fully restored to look as spiffy as the day they were delivered from the factory -- and, of course, updated continuously for the latest in ride safety.

Perennial favorites like the Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Jeeps, Sky Fighters, and Turtle Chase are always popular with the 50-inches-and-under crowd.

The Little Dipper, however, is the park's crown jewel: this ride has been recognized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts as the oldest continuously functioning steel roller coaster in North America, in fact!

An old-school concession stand rounds out the experience -- choose from kid-friendly snacks like fruit cups, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, and ice-cream on a stick! And while you're at it, grab a Slush Puppie for yourself... for old time's sake.

Have you visited this delightful little amusement park in Ohio before? Come and see why Memphis Kiddie Park has become a beloved tradition for so many Ohioans. Visit the website for hours of operation, ticket information, and more.