The designer of Palisades Park in New Jersey also helped create Fontaine Ferry Park.
The owners, The Park Circuit and Realty Company, constructed the park in 1903. The same company also owned Forest Park Highlands in St. Louis.
There were numerous ways to get to the park and one of the popular ways was via steamboat.
In its history there were four major roller coasters.
The Racing Derby, The Scenic Railway, The Velvet Racer, and The Comet. In 1937 a flood destroyed The Velvet Racer.
In the 1940's, 1950's the Park had numerous problems with claims the Rides were too ROUGH. There were numerous accidents and deaths.
The END started in 1964 with integration. A few Black people tested the 'no black' policy and as a result the attendence at the park went down down down. As an example white persons often would not swim in a swimming pool with black people. In 1969 there was a major riot as black people looted and destroyed much of the park. The Park closed that day to never re-open. These are not the webmasters words but actual history. This was not the only major amusement park that was faced with integration problems at this time in history and many parks 'simply closed'.
Scenic Railway 1905-? built by Ingersoll/Miller
Racing Derby 1910-1936 built by Ingersoll/Miller
Velvet Racer 1936-1951 Built by John Miller
Comet 1951-1969 built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
Little Comet ?-1969