Whalom Park

Whalom Park was established in 1893 by the Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway as a traditional, English-style park of gardens and walking paths. At the time of its last day of operations in 2000, Whalom was known as the 13th oldest amusement park in the United States, as well as the second-oldest trolley park in the world. The park had been in continuous seasonal operation for 107 years. The "Flyer Comet" wooden roller coaster was one of the park's best-known rides. Most remaining structures at the park, including the Flyer Comet, were demolished in October 2006 to make way for development. ==Rides and Attractions==

Gallery File:Whalom comet enter.jpg|The Entrance To The Flyer Comet File:Whalom Park trolley station postcard.jpg|The Whalom Park Trolley Station, c.1900s File:"Deer at Whalom Park and Their Keeper, Fitchburg, Mass.".jpg|Postcard mailed in 1908 with a caption, "Deer at Whalom Park and Their Keeper, Fitchburg, Mass." ==Appearances in pop culture==

The music video for the song "Touch and Go" by The Cars was shot at Whalom Park in 1982. == TV advertisement jingle ==

There were two versions of the jingle: First Version :If you're looking for something exciting to do! :Then Whalom Park is the place for you! :With lots of rides and loads of fun! :Whalom Park's for everyone! :For fun and excitement! :A place to unwind, happpynesss :Whalom Park, for a whale of a time! :Whalom Park, you'll have a good time! Second Version :If you need excitement, then come for the fun! :Whalom Park, it's for everyone! :Amusement rides and water slides! :Whalom Park, it's family sized! :Picnics and good times! :Rides, games, and shows! :Whalom's got it! :C'mon let's go! :Great for the family, it's one of a kind! :Whalom Park! :For a whale of a time! == Land Redevelopment ==

In 2006, Whalom Park was fully demolished and in 2010 was redeveloped into a 240-unit apartment complex. In a nod to the former amusement park, the street within the complex was named Carousel Lane. The development, which was initially called Emerald Place was sold in 2022 for $76M and rebranded as Arrive Lunenburg. == The Whalom Park Experience ==

In 2023, the New Whalom Cooperative, a consumer co-op dedicated to the preservation of the Whalom amusement park past, present, and future, hosted a "Whalom Park Experience" pop-up event at Doyle Field in Leominster, Massachusetts. In partnership with Manuel Amusements, the three-day July 2023 event featured rides such as a scrambler, swings, carousel, slide, and four kiddie rides with games including skeeball and balloon chance games. ==See also==