History theme park in The Bronx 1960-1964
On June 19, 1960, New Yorkers were introduced to a unique theme park. Unlike those that came before it and certainly never duplicated since, Freedomland U.S.A. incorporated American history into family entertainment.
In the northeast part of the New York City borough of The Bronx, Freedomland U.S.A. was billed as "the world’s largest entertainment center." On the first day, more than 60,000 people passed through its gates. They experienced cowboy shootouts, train robberies and space travel. All of it was situated on 85 acres carved into the shape of a map of the continental U.S.
To learn more about Freedomland, read the seven-part series at: the link has been disabled and will be updated when the articles are re-published.
This page was created to document the history of Freedomland U.S.A., a popular history theme park in The Bronx, New York City, that existed from 1960 until 1964. Several Freedomland historians oversee the content posted on this page. Postings and comments by those who remember the park and theme park history buffs also are welcome and encouraged.
