Santafair
Location | Federal Way, Washington, USA |
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Opened | 1960s |
Closed | 1970s |
Santafair was an amusement park located on the grounds of the old shopping center in Federal Way, Washington that was active in the 1960s and 1970s.
It was a relatively small park, but had dozens of attractions (a 1963 promotional magazine listed 75 individual attractions, spread out in 14 themed areas). Among the features were historical exhibits, futuristic space-themed areas, rides, sports and games. It also featured a roller coaster called the , which was a major draw.
In 1963, the Habsburg Hippodrome (also known in later years as the ) opened at Santafair. This 700 seat venue played host to numerous acts during the 1960s, including big band performances, local rockers, and even a concert by Ricky Nelson on January 30, 1970. The building was designed as a replica of the 3rd Century hippodrome in Constantinople. The train ride built by Arrow Development is now located in Paso Robles California
See also[]
- List of abandoned amusement parks
External links[]
- Federal Shopping Way article which includes details about Santafair history
- Northwest Dancehalls article about the Hippodrome.
- Defunct amusement parks in the United States
- Amusement parks in Washington (state)
- Federal Way, Washington
- 1963 establishments in Washington (state)
- Buildings and structures in King County, Washington
- Amusement park stubs