Belmont Park San Diego 1961

Once upon a time the area around the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster in Mission Beach in San Diego there was a small amusement park with some fun rides. These photographs are from 1961 and feature a grandmother and grandfather taking their grandchildren to the park. The older boy liked trains, getting close to the engine in this picture.

Then he boarded the train for a ride around the park.

I love these off the shelf carnival rides like the helicopter seen in the background.

Last image is a rare view of the small western themed area at the park. I love the sign for the jail, Poker Flats Jail. Plus check out that stroller.