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| (21) Theresa Miller Fri, 9 July 2010 22:46:39 -0400 |
I am 44 and I think we started going there before I could even ride the Comet and boy the first time it was scary, I remember the Round-UP and TILT A WHIRL, the Clam Cakes and all the fun games. It was a great time every summer we would go for the day and we looked forward to it. This site is the best and brings back great family memories THANKS
| (20) Mary Hitchccoock Wed, 12 August 2009 03:33:52 -0400 |
I SPENT MANY HAPPY TIMES AT LINCOLN PARK,PERHAPS THE HAPPIEST TIMES OF MY LIFE.I REMEMBER THE CLAM CAKES,CANDY APPLES,COTTON CANDY,THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS.IN WINTER MY DAD WOULD DROP ME OFF TO ROLLAR SKATE,I LOVED THE ARCADE,WHAT FUN!I USED TO WIN BOXES OF CHOCOLATES IN THE ARCADE BY TRYING TO GET A COIN I FORGET NOW WHAT COIN,A DIME,NICKEL,OR PENNY.YOU WOULD TRY TO GET IT TO LAND ON A COLORED CIRCLE FOR A BOX OF CHCOCLAYES.MY FIRST KISS WAS ON THE FUN HOUSE RIDE.I LOVED THE 60S.I DANCED AT THE SAT. NIGHT BALLROOM ONLY IT WAS HIP HOP,HAHA.THIS TRIP ON MEMORY LANE WAS SOOTHING BALM FOR ME.WHERE DID THE OLD HAPPY TIMES GO?TO LOOK BACK WE HAD IT SO GOOD,DIDNT WE?I LIVE IN FT WAYNE,IND NOW.I AM FROM NEW BEDFORD ORIGINALLY.MY MAIDEN NAME WAS MARY COSTA.I MISS THE DAYS OF SAFETY WHEN MY PARENTS WOULD DROP ME AND MY SISTER OFF.WE WOULD SPEND THE AFTERNOON ON SUNDAYS RIDING THE RIDES.THE ROLLAR COASTER WAS MY FAVORITE.I REMEMBER A GIANT SLIDE RIDE ALSO THAT WAS LOTS OF FUN.THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME REVISIT TODAY. 9FEVB
| (19) Ray Belanger Fri, 10 July 2009 14:36:59 -0400 |
I miss Lincoln Park. I visited many times from the mid 60's until the end. So many great memories from the candy apples, cotton candy, french fries to all the great rides and games. I really thought somebody might buy it and refurbish it. So sad. Great website!
| (18) Peggy Wed, 20 May 2009 06:58:48 -0400 |
I stumbled onto this site, and it is quite a trip down nostalgia lane. My father was from Westport, and we visited most summers when I was growing up during the fifties and sixties. Going to Lincoln Park was a must-do during our trips. My last trip up was in 1984 for my uncle's funeral, and I could see that the park was going down then, but having lost touch with the cousins, I didn't realize that it had closed until now. I have many good memories, and the clam cakes are a part of them.
| (17) Tom Sat, 9 May 2009 15:16:17 -0400 |
Just had a conversation with a friend of mine who came from the New Bedford area and her reminded me of Lincoln Park, spent many class trips there in the 60's it was a big deal for us, all the way from Boston, excellent site, makes you kind of sad, Kids today would not have been stimulated enough by that kind of park too bad for them. Clam cakes.
| (16) Darrin Altieri Sat, 25 April 2009 11:23:24 -0400 |
This is a great site,thank you for having it.It brings back so many memories of how everything used to be.I remember coming to watch the wrestling matches here.Andre the Giant and Haystacks Calhoun,it was great.I agree with Mr. Brisson,with all the money we are wasting today on all sorts of useless things,I wish we could rebuild that park just how it was.And relive some of the great memories we had and share them with our children.
| (15) mike Tue, 25 November 2008 00:49:17 -0500 |
nice web site for the comet i got to tell you theres got to be a way to save the comet the true fans of lincoln park have to speak up and say something what a heartbreak it will be when the day comes and it gets knocked down we should gather people and stop the const,there p.s. KEEP THE PARK IN LINCOLN PARK MIKE
| (14) Dave Walker Sun, 2 November 2008 01:08:57 -0500 |
With yet another failed attempt to build on the old Lincoln Park site,one must wonder if rebuilding a modern amusement park on the site would be possible. Kind of a far-fetched idea,but,stranger things have happened and money spent in worse ways. That's the eternal optimist in me coming out. I can still remember standing in line waiting to drive the bumper cars,waiting for the best clam cakes on earth,pitching pennies at the arcade,skee-ball,etc. Unfortunately,today's way of life does not mirror what we in our 50's or so enjoyed back when the park was in it's heyday. Looking back now,those were some of the best days of my life,spending time with family at Lincoln Park. Being on this site for the first time,I am glad to see that I am not the only one with nostalgic,joyful memories of "LP". Long live "LP"!!!
| (13) Jim Carney Thu, 25 September 2008 22:14:03 -0400 |
As with many, sad to see that what was once just about the best place anyone of us could be, is now decayed almost to the point of not being recognizeable. I have several feet of old 8mm movies of my sister and I at the park on the kiddie rides in 1964 or 65 if anyone is interested in using them for historical reference. I have long since moved away from Fairhaven, but make the trip home just about every summer and ALWAYS take the time to drive by Lincoln Park....and not afraid to admit, that I do get a little weepy when I'm there.
| (12) Corrie Mon, 8 September 2008 23:22:52 -0400 |
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I was only 8 when the park closed in 87 so I don't have nearly as many memories as others, but growing up in Westport we drove by the park all the time. I'd constantly bug my parents to let me ride the yellow slide and play games.
My parents went on their first day at Lincoln Park and played mini golf.
My best friend's grandfather would go all the time with his wife to use the skating rink and bowling alley.
I remember it reopening and how happy I was. And I remember it closing and the heartbreak of watching it being dismantled and then burned to the ground by stupid kids just having to play with fire.
I went today and shot photos and videos and I can't believe how horrible it looks.
I drive by everyday on my way to work and look at the Comet wondering if it will be the last time I ever see that coaster.
Thank you for preserving it with this site.
The photos I took today are here if anyone would like to see them.
http://community.webshots.com/album/566653442LBMzDV
My parents went on their first day at Lincoln Park and played mini golf.
My best friend's grandfather would go all the time with his wife to use the skating rink and bowling alley.
I remember it reopening and how happy I was. And I remember it closing and the heartbreak of watching it being dismantled and then burned to the ground by stupid kids just having to play with fire.
I went today and shot photos and videos and I can't believe how horrible it looks.
I drive by everyday on my way to work and look at the Comet wondering if it will be the last time I ever see that coaster.
Thank you for preserving it with this site.
The photos I took today are here if anyone would like to see them.
http://community.webshots.com/album/566653442LBMzDV
