Pixieland Amusement Park Still Brings Magic to the Youngest Park-Goers
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Pixieland Amusement Park has been enchanting young children in Concord for generations. Ask many adults in Concord, and they’ll share fond memories of riding the park’s train when they were tots.
Unlike other amusement parks, Pixieland caters to the youngest of children, ages 2 to 10.
An antique train, which circles the park and a duck pond, may be Pixieland’s biggest draw. But the Frog Hopper, Dragon Roller Coaster, Tea Cup and miniature cars are popular, too.
The hand-dipped corndogs and homespun cotton candy sold at Pixieland have garnered rave reviews by the smallest – and pickiest – food critics.
And if the rides and food aren’t enough, the park offers a game booth, face painting and a balloon artist.
Children have been enjoying the magic of Pixieland for decades, but it still may be one of Concord’s best-kept secrets.
Toy store owner Norman Rosenburg built the park in the late 1950’s, naming it King Norman’s Wonderland. Like most amusement parks, Pixieland has seasonal hours of operation and closes for several weeks in winter.
Story by Sheila Burke
Photo by Ian Curcio
