Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback

Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback

$24.99
$24.99
Skip to product information
Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback
  • Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback
Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback

Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania's Oldest Amusement Park - Paperback

$24.99
$24.99

by Jennifer Sopko (Author)

Idlewild and SoakZone has charmed people across Western Pennsylvania and beyond since the late 1800s.


The park was developed by Pittsburgh's Mellon family as a picnic grove to boost traffic on the Ligonier Valley Rail Road. When C.C. Macdonald took the helm in 1931, rides, entertainment and other attractions came to Idlewild over the next half century, along with the adjacent Story Book Forest. After joining the Kennywood family of amusement parks, Idlewild added a Wild West town, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe and a water slide complex. Author Jennifer Sopko tells the heartwarming history of a Pennsylvania amusement park that continues to delight generations of families.

Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 02, 2018

Intentional design

We make things that work better and last longer. Our products solve real problems with clean design.

Quality first

We obsess over the details and strive to deliver the best products at the best prices, every time.

Customer care

We're always on your side: keeping our loyal customers happy is our top priority and number one goal.

At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.