Childhood Memories of OKC

[Generals64]

Coit's is reserved for june 20th, 2009:.........1:30....... Be there

[tornadoosu]

I actually answered one of your questions in an earlier post. Bob Jenny is dead.

The Tornado was sold and moved to Panama City Fl but had a total design change. That park closed and the cars are being used by Strickers Grove in Ohio.

[Generals64]

The Tornado was sold and moved to Panama City Fl but had a total design change. That park closed and the cars are being used by Strickers Grove in Ohio.

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The Tornado was Springlake but, what about the Wild Mouse???? did someone say it was at Frontier City?????

[papaOU]

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The Tornado was Springlake but, what about the Wild Mouse???? did someone say it was at Frontier City?????

Springlake also had a Wild Mouse. Someone said Wedgwood had one as well but I did not go there enough to recollect one.

[bluedogok]

I thought Wedgewood was the one with the Wild Mouse, Springlake had the Big/Little Dippers. Maybe the Wild Mouse was moved to Springlake after Wedgewood closed?

[Generals64]

I thought Wedgewood was the one with the Wild Mouse, Springlake had the Big/Little Dippers. Maybe the Wild Mouse was moved to Springlake after Wedgewood closed?

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You're right about the big/Little Dippers and
Wedgewood had the Wild Mouse...I think it was moved to Frontier City though. Here's one for the Bluedog...do you remember the roller skates that kids used to attach to there regular shoes? I found one of the Skate Keys the other day...brought back great memories except for the time I ruined my school shoes....that was not such a great memory....

[bluedogok]

The metal strap-on type with the metal wheels? I remember them but never had any of them, the only roller skating was elementary/jr. high era (mid-70's) that I did was at the rink on NW 36th near MacArthur, by then they had the neoprene wheels. I can't remember if that was Comet or Rocket. We did go to Ice Chalet by Will Rogers Park in that era to ice skate.

[Generals64]

The metal strap-on type with the metal wheels? I remember them but never had any of them, the only roller skating was elementary/jr. high era (mid-70's) that I did was at the rink on NW 36th near MacArthur, by then they had the neoprene wheels. I can't remember if that was Comet or Rocket. We did go to Ice Chalet by Will Rogers Park in that era to ice skate.

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My son and I hold the record for returning Ice skates in Breckenridge, Colorado....10 minutes Flat.....My son was 3 at the time and he fell as soon as he got on the Ice and I tried to get to him and busted my A&% in one swoop and there was a lady who came and helped us get up.....Come to find out she is the lady that stars in All My children....The one that had a hard time receiving an Emmy...I can't remember her name but, she was as pretty in life as on television....She laughed at me but was worried about my son...Couldn't get those things off fast enough.....Walked across the ice in my socks...in the snow in my socks and bought a new pair in the warming hut,,,Whoever invented Ice Skates must be a Sicko....

[papaOU]

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You're right about the big/Little Dippers and
Wedgewood had the Wild Mouse...I think it was moved to Frontier City though. Here's one for the Bluedog...do you remember the roller skates that kids used to attach to there regular shoes? I found one of the Skate Keys the other day...brought back great memories except for the time I ruined my school shoes....that was not such a great memory....

The wild mouse was next to the little dipper. It was the farthest ride north and west in the park.

[Generals64]

The wild mouse was next to the little dipper. It was the farthest ride north and west in the park.

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O.K.....by the way, i have you a NEW tube of Brylcreem and I've got to remember to put those caps in there (the van that is) keep reminding me....Old Age you know....

[papaOU]

Amusement Park: Springlake Park

http://www.rcdb.com/pd201.htm

Address: 1800 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 USA
Status: Operated from 1944 to 1981
Operated from 1924 to 1942
Parks nearby: Existing · Defunct · All
Location: Today, the Metro Technology Centers Springlake Campus exists on the location of the former amusement park.
History: Due to staffing problems, Springlake Park did not open in 1943.

Past Roller Coasters (4): Name Type Design Opened Closed
Big Dipper Wood Sit Down 1926 1981
Little Dipper Wood Sit Down 1957 1981 or earlier
Wild Mouse Steel Sit Down 1960 1960
Wilde Maus Wood Sit Down 1961 1975 - 1979

[grantgeneral78]

has there ever been a springlake collection assembled anywhere in the state?

[papaOU]

has there ever been a springlake collection assembled anywhere in the state?

I don't think so. Most of the rides were sold separately. The Carousel was sold to a collector I think. There should be gobs of tickets, passes, and crap ( and I bought a lot of it ) that was given as prizes or trinkets in the Arcade.

[papaOU]

Remeber the plastic elephant keys? The trunk was a "key" and when you went to the zoo, placed it in the box in front of the exhibit, gave it a turn and you got a recording concerning the animals.

remember the monkee ship?

[grantgeneral78]

About this time of year when were kids ...FIRECRACKERS were KING, its a shame the kids dont get to have the fun we did in the city limits...POP BOTTLE ROCKETS..were the best!

[Generals64]

Remeber the plastic elephant keys? The trunk was a "key" and when you went to the zoo, placed it in the box in front of the exhibit, gave it a turn and you got a recording concerning the animals.

remember the monkee ship?

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don't remember the Elephant key but I do remember the Monkey ship...Is it still there?????I remember one time my dad threw a banana to the Monkeys and one of them politely threw something back at him.....Didn't smell good if you get the drift.....

[jakins]

prunepicker,

Regarding Julain Akins - He was my dad. Any memories or stories of him that you are aware of would be great to hear. He passed away in the mid 90's after a few years in the nursing home by Lake Hefner, off 50th and Portland.

Would love to hear anything you know of him.

Thakns,

[jakins]

I can tell you lots about Julian AKins - he was after all my dad. He taught music at 2308 N Douglas, right around the corner from Beverly's. I remember many night listening to the jam sessions with Joe S, Joe Webster, Willie Wells, Anita Bryant, etc. He was Vince Gills guitar teached way back in the day. He passed away in the mid 90's and is buried at Fort Gibson.

Any stories or info you may have would be greatly appreciated.

[Prunepicker]

prunepicker,

Regarding Julain Akins - He was my dad. Any memories or stories of him that
you are aware of would be great to hear. He passed away in the mid 90's
after a few years in the nursing home by Lake Hefner, off 50th and Portland.

Would love to hear anything you know of him.

Thakns,

I left a reply on the message thing where you left yours.

[gouldie64]

I am new to this board so please excuse me if this has already been posted. This guy on Flickr has some absolutely fabulous photos of Springlake Amusement Park: Flickr: cycloneosu's Photostream

[Prunepicker]

I am new to this board so please excuse me if this has already been posted.
This guy on Flickr has some absolutely fabulous photos of Springlake
Amusement Park: Flickr: cycloneosu's Photostream

Say what?

[papaOU]

Say what?

Don't sweat it! I can see OSU in that address.

[FRISKY]

I am new to this board so please excuse me if this has already been posted. This guy on Flickr has some absolutely fabulous photos of Springlake Amusement Park: Flickr: cycloneosu's Photostream

Interesting!

[Pete]

Here's the old zoo monkey ship from the 60's:

[Prunepicker]

The "Monkey Ship" is sorely missed.