Inside the World's Most Dangerous Amusement Park

[Calliegirl]

I might have gone here when I was really young and didn't know any better, but now, I would not let my daughter or granddaughter anywhere near this park if it was still running.

By the time things enter the realm of legend, it can be difficult to divine what was true. To tell what actually happened.
"Action Park."
If you grew up near Northern New Jersey, the chances are pretty strong that the mere sight of those words is flooding your brain with feelings of dread, doom and possibly the memories of at least a few scars.

For the rest of you, here's the gist: In the years since it closed down in 1996, Action Park has earned a reputation as the most insane — and possibly the most dangerous — amusement park that ever existed. A lawless land that was ruled by drunk teenage employees, frequented by even drunker teenage guests, and filled with rides that seemed to defy even the most basic notions of physics and common sense.
Let's put it this way: The park had a waterslide that went in a complete loop.
One more time: A waterslide. That. Went. In. A. Complete. Loop...

Part 1 - The rides and the riders.
http://mashable.com/2013/08/28/action-park/

Part 2 - The staff and the brass.
http://mashable.com/2013/08/29/action-park-shut-down/

 

[Dedalus]

I lived in NJ in the late 80's and remember seeing the commercials for this place. That alone was enough of a convincer for me to never set foot in the place. Hey, I like my teeth.