America’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park

About this episode

This episode explores the notorious reputation of Action Park, an amusement park that opened in New Jersey in 1978.

May 26, 1978. “Action Park” opens in New Jersey and quickly earns a reputation as an amusement park like no other. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

People in this episode

Host: History Daily

Topics covered

• amusement parks
• history
• safety
• New Jersey
• Action Park

Keywords

• Action Park
• amusement park
• New Jersey
• history
• 1978

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Action Park

Places: New Jersey

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