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Central Park Gardens Amusement Park, Rockford, IL (1921-1942)

Central Park Gardens Amusement Park was located on Auburn Street in Rockford. The park opened in 1921 and became a popular spot for amusement rides, dancing, roller skating, games, novelty and food concession stands, and concerts.

One of the main rides was the wooden roller coaster named "Thriller." It sported the longest roller coaster in the Midwest outside of Chicago.