Name/Title
Playland Park Information BinderEntry/Object ID
2020.255.1Description
3 ring binder containing information about Playland Park and Fielding FamilyContext
Playland Park operated from 1932 until 1985 at Beach Area 1 where Playland Park Municipal parking lot is now located. The park was founded by William George (Bull) Fielding. Playland Park rides, games and equipment were sold by auction in 1985.
The auction program by Wilson's Industrial Auctioneers Ltd. with itemized descriptions of equipment and all items for sale.
The newspaper article in The Wasaga Sun, Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - "What are chances of a boat named Jackie 50 years later?" by Thelma Morrison tells the story of Thelma finding her brother's name, Jackie, on a boat in a post card donated to the Archives. Thelma, her brother Jackie, and her mom and dad frequented Playland Park where the boat ride once was.
The newspaper article, "Midway evokes memories of Wasaga's past" by Thelma Morrison describes memories of midway rides at Wasaga Beach.
A newspaper article in the Wasaga Sun, November 12, 2008 - "Playland Park ferris wheel offered a spectacular view" by Mary Watson describes the history of Playland Park.
