Established in 1904, Riverview Amusement Park occupied 74 acres of land in North Center, stretching from Belmont Avenue north to Lane Tech High School between Western Avenue and the Chicago River.

No one really knows what happened to the Riverview Amusement Park, one of the largest of its kind and known for rides like the Pair-o-Chutes (shown here) till its closing in 1967. Many Chicago ...

The Bobs roller coaster at Riverview Park was the most popular ride at the amusement park. A publicity photo of Shoot-the-Chutes at Riverview Park in 1963. Children from St. Hedwig Orphanage look ...

These fascinating photos of Chicago's Riverview Amusement Park were taken over the course of a single day, on May 25, 1962, by Chicago photographer Laird A. Scott. Riverview closed in 1967 and was ...

Pam and Bill Thompson fondly recall their second date at Des Moines' iconic Riverview Amusement Park. More than half a century ago they laughed and screamed their way through the Wild Mouse and ...

Remnants of Riverview Amusement Park are still visible near Ross’s ... In our interactive map above, you can explore stories, videos and pictures about the park and how people remember it.

Riverview Park holds a special memories for Bill and Pam Thompson. The couple were still teenagers when they went on their second date to the amusement park, which attracted children and teens ...

One graffiti artist has found a unique way to honor Chicago's historic Riverview Park, recreating the amusement park's famous welcome sign as a mural - and adding a unique COVID-19-themed twist.

Donation Options Search Search Search Children ride on a rollercoaster at Riverview Amusement Park, 3000 N. Western Ave., in 1966. Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum Share For ...