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At its 1938 season opener, Broad Ripple Park boasted the “world’s largest concrete pool,” a variety of mechanized rides, a new ballroom, and “20 acres of free parking.” On May 18, 1945, the city’s Board of Park Commissioners announced the purchase of the 60-acre Broad Ripple Park from Baur for $131,500.
One of the most beloved experiences at The Children’s Museum can be found on the very top floor—the Broad Ripple Park Carousel. Families gather throughout the day as visitors of all ages enjoy a ride on an iconic piece of Indianapolis history.
Broad Ripple Park Carousel is an antique carousel in The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It was installed in 1917 at an amusement park near the White River in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it remained until the building housing it collapsed in 1956.
28 Δεκ 2013 · Located at 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue, this 61-acre park teems with visitors during the warmer months. Joggers make their way around the wooded exercise trail while children on swings point their toes skyward.
14 Απρ 2012 · The colorful history of Broad Ripple involves bungalows, ducks, the Central Canal, famous son David Letterman, a bygone amusement park, popular nightspots, ethnic restaurants and the 1922 annexation of a bucolic village by Indy.
History of Broad Ripple Park. The area now known as Broad Ripple Park first opened officially July 4 th, 1884, once the railroad came to the area. As the city became more connected through the electric streetcar, the area near the White River became known as a very popular summer retreat.
10 Νοε 2020 · Walking among the tree-lined paths of Broad Ripple Park, you might not realize you’re standing on a piece of Indianapolis history, the site of roller coasters, sun bathers, a zoo, and even an Olympic try-out.
