Trolley Park: Midway Memories

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Thursday, May 25, at 8:30 PM
Friday, May 26, at 1:30 AM

TROLLEY PARK: MIDWAY MEMORIES visits one of the oldest trolley parks in the country. These parks helped usher in the golden age of amusement parks. In the early 1900s there were more than a thousand trolley parks. Now only a few remain. Hear from local residents who have enjoyed the park past and present, the crew that keeps the historic rides going and the volunteers who help preserve the park.

Not every community has a trolley park to preserve, but the story of Midway Park highlights the impact trolley systems had on American history and the role they play in transportation and entertainment today. You will be inspired by what the Midway Park volunteers discovered—that anything is possible with teamwork and good intentions.