Comments on: Libertyland: Abandoned Amusement Park

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:43:23 +0000

I was sitting here this evening sharing memories with my kids of the park. My family lived in North Mississippi and we went several times from the time it reopened in 1976 and my family relocated to California in 1978. Greatly saddened at the condition it has fallen into. The Pippen was my favorite. In my folks photo album are pictures of the coaster and rides like the antique cars. Thank you for the look of what has happened to what was.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:49:39 +0000

It looks like maybe the Zippen Pippen may be moving to Wisconsin…
see http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=11951877 for more.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:31:50 +0000

Very cool for me to see this. I was born in Memphis in 1978, but moved to Kansas City at the age of 10. I remember loving Libertyland, the Zippin Pippin, the log ride, and those old cars that followed the tracks. Really amazing to see this pictures and bring back memories of my early childhood.

Does anyone remember a place called Snow Cream Castle or Snow Cone Castle? Something like that?

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:03:51 +0000

IN the name of Elvis, sign the petition to try and save the Zippin Pippin.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:44:57 +0000

There used to be a “world’s longest” loveseat at Libertyland. Doesn’t anyone know what happened to it?

By: Spencer Pollard

Spencer Pollard — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:36:04 +0000

I worked in the Games area during the summers of 76-79. July 4, 1976 was the grand opening and still recall the excitement everyone felt as they got to see the park come to life. Before the park opened each day, we would take always take a ride on the pippin. The best times were those summer evenings, just before sunset as the day cooled, when the park looked is cleanest and brightest. The lighting within the park against a darkening sky created an almost magical setting. I understand Opryland was also torn down. Here in Houston, Astroworld was also removed because the land it was sitting on was much more valuable then the revenue it produced as an amusement park. Now its a huge vacant tract still waiting for a develper. I hope Libertyland will be cleared and the land put to good use. It does no one any good to let it waste away. Surely the Carousel will be saved.

By: Alecia

Alecia — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:08:16 +0000

This was the sadest thing I have ever seen. I went to Libertyland ever summer until I was 25 years old. After seeing these pictures, it is hard to remember what it really looked like. Thank you so much for allowing us to see these pictures and updating us on Libertyland.

By: Megumi

Megumi — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:22:23 +0000

I was born around the time most rides were taken out and blowups, etc. were put in, but I still loved Libertyland. I lived right across the street from it and when I visited my grandparents on weekdays, we always went to the park. Oh, how I would ride all the rides 1000 times, and dream of being tall enough to go on the Revolution. I miss that park so much, by the time I was able to ride the Pippin and the Revolution, the park had closed. I looked at these pictures and saw all the places I used to go to everyday, and cried. I miss this park deeply, and I want it back. It was the only reason I went into Memphis on a regular basis, and actually made living in this dump of a city worth it. I hope this group can have it reopened, so that I can finally ride the Pippin and have more rides for my siblings to enjoy

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:22:24 +0000

This is so sad. It actually brings me to tears. My Dad lives in Mississippi, and we would visit Libertyland every summer during my visits. The first roller coaster I ever rode was the Revolution. I was scared to death, unable to decide for sure whether or not I wanted to ride it. Finally, I did get on & take the thrilling ride. As soon as it was over, I wanted to go again. I’ll never forget that. Awesome memory, but just one of the reasons that also makes the closure & subsequent disrepair so disturbing. I also had one of those “what if” moments at Libertyland. The water log ride was the scene. I used to look up at certain rides and wonder, “What if that thing got stuck right at the top?” Well, just as our “log” was topping the ride and getting ready to speed down the slide into the water, it did just that. I mean right at the drop point, leaving us knowing that as soon as it restarted, we’d go. Talk about extra anxiety! Of course, it finally restarted, & I screamed the whole way down. (Which was a good thing. lol) It kills me that the park is now abandoned and falling down. Thanks for giving us this sight and for sharing the pictures of a childhood dreamland.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:48:19 +0000

Thanks for the pictures. I have lots of fond memories of Libertyland. I worked there one summer and made lots of good friends and had so much fun. My dad and I would visit the park often as we lived only a few blocks away. What a shame… I’m literally crying over the pictures.