Denver Post fileAPR 28 1978 - Lakeside Amusement Park
Ira Gay Sealy, The Denver Post8-11-1955 - Free rides on the Staride (above) and many other popular attractions at Lakeside Amusement park on Wednesday, Aug. 15, during the post Mid-Summer Frolic.
Jack Riddle, The Denver Post4/22/1968 Lakeside Amusement Park
Floyd H. McCall, The Denver PostAUG 12 1970 - The black wooden dog and original Wurlitzer organ (in background) on Lakeside merry-go-round fascinate Mark Mooney, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mooney of Arvada, and his grandfather, J. B. Crosthwaite
Barry Staver, The Denver PostAUG 20 1972 - Children on the midget roller coaster enjoy a ride in the kiddies section of Lakeside Amusement Park Sunday afternoon during "Un Dia con la Raza," first Chicano community festival at the park. There were unlimited rides for those who paid the $2 admission plus a Chicano costume contest, free entertainment, drawings for Denver Post Photo by Barry Staver prizes, authentic Mexican food and an after-dark dance. Proceeds from event, sponsored by Incorporated Mexican American Government Employes (IMAGE) and the Skyline Chapter of American Gl Forum, will go for scholarships for Chicano students, a building fund for Gl Forum and to help find jobs for unemployed Chicanos.
Bill Johnson, The Denver PostAPR 10 1971 - Vintage Car Gets Workout For Time-Tested Event-Fun Night At Park In group, in the rear, are Jim Rerucha, Jo Anne Rasser, Kevin Laird, Chris Jensen, Kathy Curlander; Jane Hojnacki and Dory Denver Post Photo by Bin Jonnson Bartscherer in front seat, and Bill Gritz and Peggy Benson on front fender of MG-TF. MG-TF was loaned by Lo Cator Realty.
Jack Riddle, The Denver PostMAY 17 1962 - Lakeside Amusement Park
Dave Buresh, The Denver PostJUN 1 1976 - Lake Side Amusement Park
Kenn Bisio, The Denver PostSEP 19 1978 - Lake Side Amusement Park
Ernie Leyba, The Denver PostAPR 26 1978 - Lake Side Amusement Park
Ernie Leyba, The Denver PostAPR 28 1978 - A furniture Maker, Vichiola has built five cars for park's "red" train and will build five more for "blue" train this summer.
John Beard, The Denver PostSEP 5 1971 - Love is a Giant Panda Bear Won at Denver Post Back-to-School Jamboree at Lakeside Jean Dubiel, left, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dubiel of 5132 Ursula Way, holds giant prize she won Saturday. She was one of 26 winners in drawing. She said she would share her panda with her brother, John, 6, center. Drawing tickets is Mary Ann Crosby, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Crosby, 7940 S. Kendall Court.
John J. Sunderland, The Denver PostYoung members of a dance group called Fantasia de Mexicana entertain a large crowd at the "Un Dia con La Raza" (one day with La Raza) at Lakeside Amusement Park in 1973. Denver chapter of Incorporated Mexican-American Government Employes and Skyline chapter of American Gl Forum sponsored activities at the amusement park.
Kent Bolerjack, The Denver Post6-4-1974 Lakeside Amusement Park
John McCoy, The Denver PostMAR 14 1985 - Phil Aragon's job this afternoon was to climp up on the roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park and clean off its runners. Aragon uses a mixture of Desil fuel and oil to clean off the rails.
Ernie Leyba, The Denver PostAPR 28 1978 - Lake Side Amusement Park
Ernie Leyba, The Denver PostAPR 21 1978 - Han Vichiola, left, overseas the fitting of seat onto coaster car
Damian Strohmeyer, The Denver PostOCT 5 1985 Maintenance workers at Lakeside Amusement Park Phil Aragon (foreground) and Octavio Yustrosa work on the roller coaster performing routine maintenance done in the off-season.
Dave Buresh, The Denver PostAUG 2 1986 - Gate's Rubber Co calibrates it's 75th anniversary at lakeside Amusement park
Albert Moldvay, The Denver Post7-13-1951 - Lakeside Amusement Park
Duane Howell, The Denver PostAUG 21 1963 - Free Rides Will Be Offered On Train Thousands are expected for Back-to-School Jamboree at Lakeside Amusement Park.
Bill Johnson, The Denver PostMAY 15 1965 - a group takes a ride on the Trabant, another new device, this one imported from France. Lakeside is open from noon on Saturdays and Sundays and will be open every weekday evening from 6 p.m. on.
Bob Beegle, The Denver PostAUG 5 1956 - Lakeside Amusement Park
Ernie Leyba, The Denver PostSEP 3 1972 - Around and Around They Go On Fun House Roulette Wheel at Lakeside Park Scene was at annual Back-to-School Jamboree sponsored by The Denver Post. Special coupons printed in The Post admitted persons to the park. Other coupons provided free rides and admission to the Fun House. Drawing for prizes was also held.
Denver Post fileAUG 30 1972 Lakside's New Steam Engine is One of Many Free Rides Awaiting Young and Old Rides will be available Saturday at The Denver Post's annual Back-to-School Jamboree at the amusement park.
John Prieto, The Denver Post5/11/1986 - Familys were let in free today only if they had their mothers with them, there we have a shot of a new ride called the dragon. Its for kids any age that can get on with their parents, that are a little to big for the little roller coaster in Kiddie land or to small for the large roller coaster the cyclone.
Denver Post fileAUG 31 1971 - Exciting Kiddieland Rides Will Please Youngsters at Lakeside Saturday Free rides 2-3, prize drawings offered at The Denver Post Back-to-School Jamboree.
By Patrick Traylor | ptraylor@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of historic photos from Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver.





























