Kiddieland Amusement Park was an amusement park located just west of Chicago at the corner of North Avenue and First Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois. It was home to several classic rides including the Little Dipper roller coaster, which opened in 1929. The park closed for the final time on September 27, 2009.
Read more about Kiddieland Amusement Park: History, Closure, List of Defunct Rides & Attractions
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