Rocky Point Amusement Park

Rocky Point Amusement Park History

The history of Rocky Point begins back in the late 1800s, where amusements and dinners were offered along the scenic shoreline of Rhode Island. The profitable business eventually grew to become a large amusement park, featuring a multitude of rides and attractions. The park had hosted a number or various roller coasters over the years, including a Russian Tobbogan, Looff, Tumble-Bug, The Wildcat, Cyclone, The Saltwater Flume, and The Corkscrew.

The park filed for bankruptcy in 1996, when it then auctioned off most of the rides. The property was bought by a developer in 2003 for $8.5 million, plans are to redevelop the park into a gated community. It is patrolled by a security company.

Check out these old photos, stories, and auction prices to see what the place looked like before all the rides were auctioned off, and the Art in Ruins page, which has photos, history, and anecdotes from the amusement park. In 2007, the film You Must be This Tall was released, documenting the history of Rocky Point Amusement Park. Demolition of the remaining park rides began in 2007.