Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Enchanted Island Amusement Park^[1]

Previously known as Kiddie Land
Location	1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Coordinates	33°28′28″N 112°05′24″W / 33.474533°N 112.0899603°W / 33.474533; -112.0899603Coordinates: 33°28′28″N 112°05′24″W / 33.474533°N 112.0899603°W / 33.474533; -112.0899603
Opened	1946
Slogan	Just for fun
Operating season	All year
Attractions
Total	9
Website	Official website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park is a 7.5-acre amusement park located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is in the center of Encanto Park, a 222-acre city park. It features nine rides and a variety of attractions.

History[]

Enchanted Island^[2] originally opened in 1946 as Kiddieland. In 1986 City of Phoenix closed down the park for major renovations. Many amusement rides, including the Allan Herschell Carousel were sold off. A group of residents established fund to restore the carousel in the park, and it was restored and re-dedicated in 1991 when Kiddieland was re-opened as Enchanted Island Amusement Park.

Rides and Attractions[]

• C.P. Huntington Train is a replica C.P. Huntington Train.
• Encanto Carousel^[3] is the oldest operating carousel since 1948.
• Dragon Wagon is a kiddie roller coaster.
• Rock n Roll is like the spinning tea cups
• Parachute Tower has 6 umbrellas and fits 12 passengers.
• Mini-Enterprise has 4 kiddie helicopters and 4 spaceships. Each has a capacity of 4 kids.
• Castle Clash Game medieval water game where you shoot at targets that make cannons go off that wet your opponent
• World Famous Kiddie Bumper Boats (seasonal)
• Splash Zone (seasonal) includes two small kiddie slides, 2 water mushrooms, flowers, frog and a crocodile with water flowing out from them.
• Red Baron has 8 planes and accommodates 2 kids per plane.
• Combo Cars
• Giant Climbing Wall
• Coin Operated Rides
• Games of Skill

Around the park, you will find pedal boat and canoe rentals, a lagoon for fishing and an adjacent golf course.

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