Menlo Park
Amusements
West Park Avenue and 3rd Street
Images from the Perkasie Historical Society Collection
Samuel R. Kramer, Grier Scheetz and Issac Groff established the Menlo Park Association in 1891. They purchased 5 acres and leased the water rights through to Sellersville from the Everhart estate. By 1892, a canvas-topped carousel was in operation.
Various improvements and amusements were added to the park. In 1894, an on-land toboggan was the first built in the United States. By 1900, the Quakertown Traction and Inland Traction Companies both built trolley lines to run excursions to Menlo Park. In 1907, the casino building housing a roller rink, four bowling alleys, an ice cream parlor, a soda fountain, and a “moving picture” hall were built. A harness race track was located in the area between the stream and Constitution Avenue. In 1926, Henry Wilson purchased the park and made improvements including the addition of a Whip ride and a dance hall.
I In 1951, the original carousel was replaced by the present carousel. Perkasie Borough purchased Menlo Park in 1955.
In 1968, the Perkasie Historical Society leased the carousel from the borough and took over operation and maintenance. In 2007, the original Menlo Pool was replaced by the Menlo Aquatic Center.
Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives
Various improvements and amusements were added to the park. In 1894, an on-land toboggan was the first built in the United States. By 1900, the Quakertown Traction and Inland Traction Companies both built trolley lines to run excursions to Menlo Park. In 1907, the casino building housing a roller rink, four bowling alleys, an ice cream parlor, a soda fountain, and a “moving picture” hall were built. A harness race track was located in the area between the stream and Constitution Avenue. In 1926, Henry Wilson purchased the park and made improvements including the addition of a Whip ride and a dance hall.
I In 1951, the original carousel was replaced by the present carousel. Perkasie Borough purchased Menlo Park in 1955.
In 1968, the Perkasie Historical Society leased the carousel from the borough and took over operation and maintenance. In 2007, the original Menlo Pool was replaced by the Menlo Aquatic Center.
Reference Perkasie Historical Society archives