Childhood Memories and Screaming

The Ferris Wheel at Rotary Playland and Storyland, Fresno, California

In 1955, Rotary Playland and Storyland opened two parks on the grounds of Roeding Park located in Fresno, California. The parks were adjacent to one another and themed after cherished Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Since then, the park has provided endless hours entertainment for children and adults alike.

Storyland remains the peaceful park and as you enter its gates through larger than life storybooks, Nursery Rhymes are brought to life with magical keys and a little imagination. Playland is pure fun and features rides for all ages, including the mammoth Ferris Wheel featured above.

Last year, Rotary Playland and Storyland completed their three-year renovation campaign and the community has embraced the park once again. Adults who enjoyed the park as children now bring their own children and it is exciting to see the parks bustle with excitement once again.

Of course, when you get near the mammoth wheel above, you have screaming too. On the other hand, perhaps that was just me.