Memphis Kiddie Park 70th birthday this weekend
Opened in 1952, the park is a treasured landmark filled with rides just for kids, concession stands, an arcade and a mini-golf course.
“I consider Kiddie Park, my little brother, and it really is like a sibling to me. The Kiddie Park and I were born on the same day,” Whitner said. Memphis Kiddie Park features 11 rides, including the Little Dipper, which has been recognized as the oldest continuously operating steel kiddie coaster in North America. However, despite the recognition, there’s something else that sets this park apart.
“I think the thing that stands out in my memory last year was biting fingernails all winter, wondering if we opened and if we do welcome them or anybody come,” he said. “We were packed every day. I mean, it was just unbelievable.”