Families enjoy Peony Park's Wonderland in August 1968.
ROBERT PASKACH, THE WORLD-HERALD
Peony Park's speed slides, shown here on July 13, 1990, had drops of about three stories before leveling off into 6 inches of water.
PHIL JOHNSON, THE WORLD-HERALD
D.J. McEvoy, 12, left and brother Clifton, 9, take one of Peony Park's cars for a test drive on June 10, 1991. In the background, from left, is their father Bart McEvoy, with Lee Terry, Steve Exon, Melody Jewell and Kathy Henningsen.
PHIL JOHNSON, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lisa Schroeder, 15, left and Judy Kinkaid, 16 whirl on Peony Park's "Hurricane" ride on Aug. 11, 1983.
JAMES R. BURNETT, THE WORLD-HERALD
Safety patrol students enjoy a ride on the "Trabant" at the fifth annual Safety Patrol Day on May 14, 1978.
RICH JANDA, THE WORLD-HERALD
Peony Park was a magnet for teens on hot days like this one in August 1968.
ROBERT PASKACH, THE WORLD-HERALD
Judy Priborsky, 17, and David Dickerson, 17, attend the Benson High School's ROTC Military Ball on Feb. 8, 1957, at Peony Park.
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Former Omaha swimming instructor Bill O'Hearn and several of his former students at a 10-year reunion of the Old Peony Park Swim Club, then known as the Fehrs Swim Club, in 1960. Attending were Judy Macy Betterndorf; Patti Dwyer Karkreader; Janet Vincent O'Donnell; Bobbie Henderson Powell; Kay McCabe; Roberta Kiddoo; Carol Powers; Sharon McCoy; Theresa, Martha, and Colleen Werve; and Edalou Hastings.
ED RATH, THE WORLD-HERALD
1978: Peony Park was an entertainment center at 78th and Cass Streets. You could dance under the stars at the world famous Royal Grove, feel the rush of roller coasters in the amusement park, play baseball games and watch concerts and host family picnics.
In 1958, Peony Park opened "Wonderland" for the summer season, plus an "Around the World in 18 Holes" miniature golf course. Peony Vice President Charles J. Malec, seen maneuvering the train across the trestle, designed the 9-½ acre attraction. It cost close to $200,000 dollars.
D.J. McEvoy, 12, left and brother Clifton, 9, take one of Peony Park's cars for a test drive on June 10, 1991. In the background, from left, is their father Bart McEvoy, with Lee Terry, Steve Exon, Melody Jewell and Kathy Henningsen.
Former Omaha swimming instructor Bill O'Hearn and several of his former students at a 10-year reunion of the Old Peony Park Swim Club, then known as the Fehrs Swim Club, in 1960. Attending were Judy Macy Betterndorf; Patti Dwyer Karkreader; Janet Vincent O'Donnell; Bobbie Henderson Powell; Kay McCabe; Roberta Kiddoo; Carol Powers; Sharon McCoy; Theresa, Martha, and Colleen Werve; and Edalou Hastings.
In 1958, Peony Park opened "Wonderland" for the summer season, plus an "Around the World in 18 Holes" miniature golf course. Peony Vice President Charles J. Malec, seen maneuvering the train across the trestle, designed the 9-½ acre attraction. It cost close to $200,000 dollars.
1978: Peony Park was an entertainment center at 78th and Cass Streets. You could dance under the stars at the world famous Royal Grove, feel the rush of roller coasters in the amusement park, play baseball games and watch concerts and host family picnics.
