What is the world's oldest currently operating theme park, and when did it open?

sjhodges825

Efteling (Dutch: De Efteling) is the largest and most popular theme park in the Netherlands, and one of the leading theme parks in Europe. It is also one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Efteling is located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, in the municipality of Loon op Zand. Efteling was opened in 1951. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling Dec 02 06, 8:07 PM

zbeckabee

The oldest amusement park of the world (opened 1583) is Bakken, at Klampenborg, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theme_park Dec 02 06, 8:15 PM

What-A-Mess

Between about 1880 and World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States, attracting several million visitors per year. At its height it contained three competing major amusement parks, Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park, as well as many independent amusements. It was finally eclipsed by Disneyland in California. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_Island http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_Island Might not be the oldest, but it is certainly the single most historic park in America! Dec 02 06, 10:13 PM

skysmom65

The world's oldest operating amusement park in its original location is Bakken, found in Klampenborg, Denmark. The gates to Bakken first opened in 1583. http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/supercoasters/facts.html Dec 03 06, 12:14 AM

skysmom65

Here is the web site for Bakken Amusement Park: http://www.bakken.dk/default.asp?pageid=115 More: http://www.rcdb.com/pd379.htm Dec 03 06, 12:18 AM

SOTHC

And here are some pictures http://www.themeparkreview.com/europe2005/bakken/bakken1.htm Dec 03 06, 4:22 AM