My Mom has happy memories of coming here when she was a kid. If any cacher has a memory of coming here when it was an amusement park we would appreciate reading it in your log. Thanks.
I approached the hiding spot after going down the steps about 200 feet to the east of the old pier and then turning west. I noticed many pricker bushes on my way in so if you look for this in summer, I recommend long pants and sleeves.
You might be tempted to take a more direct route to the cache, but it would involve climbing down and then back up a six foot wall. I can not recommend this.
Happy and safe caching!
The Interesting Stuff:
Please check out the gallery so you can picture the following features of the park.
Euclid Beach Amusement Park operated on this site from 1895 until 1969. The eastern boundary was where you see the trailer park. The western boundary was East 156th St. All the apartment buildings you now see was park property. It is now private property.
As you drive in, imagine the roller coasters, all wooden, that formally occupied this area.
As you walk down the steps toward the beach, you will see a concrete circle to the left. This was a fountain and swimming area long ago. Look to your right, east, and imagine what the bath house must have looked like.
The pier is the remnants of the original, much longer pier. I haven’t found the length, but from an old postcard, I guess it was about 200 feet longer. That portion was made of wood. It was destroyed on July 4, 1969 during a storm.
If you have ever seen the “Rocket Car” in a local parade you saw a part of this park. That car was a part of a ride in the park.