In 2014, David and Ruth Hoffman, owners of Hoffman's Playland in Latham, NY, announced that the park would close in September.[2] The Hoffmans had searched for a new owner for the amusement rides to no avail, and the rides were scheduled to go to auction. Shortly after the park closed, the owners of Huck Finn's Playland announced their intent to purchase the rides and build a new park next to their furniture store in Albany.[3]
The park was constructed on a vacant 3 acre lot, and opened in June 2015.[4] The new park features the Hoffman's Playland rides, a new concession building, and an arcade relocated inside the warehouse. The Lusse Auto Skooter bumper cars were purchased but were not rebuilt at the new park. They were sold to Knoebels Amusement Resort in 2017, where they now operate.
The 2020 season of Huck Finn's playland was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It marked the first time in the park's history without an operating season. It reopened on May 8, 2021, while maintaining social distancing and masks guidelines. By 2023, the mask guidelines were in effect for only unvaccinated guests.
Also, in 2023, Joseph Masher, owner and CEO of Scene One Entertainment, formerly Bow Tie Cinemas, bought the park and is currently the owner. [5]
The original train was manufactured by the Miniature Train Company and operated until 1979. For the 1980 season, it was replaced by a restored S-24 Iron Horse. A few years later, a second S-24 Iron Horse was restored and put into operation for a total of 2 engines and 6 cars. The engines were manufactured in 1965 and 1967.
Balloon Flight was removed in 2021 after reaching the end of its service life. The ride originally opened at Hoffman's Playland in 2000. Manufactured in 1980, it was relocated from an unknown park.
Red Baron
1985
2015
2023
Bradley & Kaye
Red Baron was manufactured in 1985, and was relocated from the Catskill Game Farm to Hoffman's Playland in 2007. It was removed after the 2023 season after reaching the end of its service life.
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possibly contains original research Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations Statements consisting only of original research should be removed January 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Huck Finn s Playland is an amusement park located in Albany New York It opened in 2015 and features the rides of the former Hoffman s Playland 1 Huck Finn s PlaylandLocation25 Erie Blvd Albany New York United StatesStatusOperatingOpened2015 9 years ago 2015 Operating seasonMay OctoberAttractionsTotal16Roller coasters1Water rides0Websitewww wbr hucksplayland wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Rides 3 Retired Rides 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editIn 2014 David and Ruth Hoffman owners of Hoffman s Playland in Latham NY announced that the park would close in September 2 The Hoffmans had searched for a new owner for the amusement rides to no avail and the rides were scheduled to go to auction Shortly after the park closed the owners of Huck Finn s Playland announced their intent to purchase the rides and build a new park next to their furniture store in Albany 3 The park was constructed on a vacant 3 acre lot and opened in June 2015 4 The new park features the Hoffman s Playland rides a new concession building and an arcade relocated inside the warehouse The Lusse Auto Skooter bumper cars were purchased but were not rebuilt at the new park They were sold to Knoebels Amusement Resort in 2017 where they now operate The 2020 season of Huck Finn s playland was canceled due to the COVID 19 pandemic It marked the first time in the park s history without an operating season It reopened on May 8 2021 while maintaining social distancing and masks guidelines By 2023 the mask guidelines were in effect for only unvaccinated guests Also in 2023 Joseph Masher owner and CEO of Scene One Entertainment formerly Bow Tie Cinemas bought the park and is currently the owner 5 Rides editRide Year Opened Year Manufactured Manufacturer NotesHuck Finn s Playland Railroad 2015 1952 Miniature Train Company Allan Herschell Company The original train was manufactured by the Miniature Train Company and operated until 1979 For the 1980 season it was replaced by a restored S 24 Iron Horse A few years later a second S 24 Iron Horse was restored and put into operation for a total of 2 engines and 6 cars The engines were manufactured in 1965 and 1967 Merry Go Round 2015 1952 Allan Herschell Company Merry go round with 3 abreast horses and 2 chariots Boats 2015 1953 Allan Herschell Company Circular wet boat ride Little Wheel 2015 1959 Eli Bridge Company Miniature Eli Bridge ferris wheel Umbrella Ride 2015 1965 Hampton Circular car ride Caterpillar 2015 1955 Allan Herschell Company Circular revolving Caterpillar ride Teacups 2015 1976 Hampton Hampton umbrella car ride Helicopters 2015 1958 Allan Herschell Company Circular helicopter ride with individual bars to control height of Helicopter The Fun Slide 2018 1962 Classic Fun Slide ride Scrambler 2015 1965 Eli Bridge Company Classic Eli Bridge scrambler ride Paratrooper 2015 1974 Hrubetz Fast spinning and elevating Paratrooper ride Tilt a Whirl 2015 1974 Sellner Manufacturing Classic Tilt a Whirl ride Roller Coaster 2015 1960 Allan Herschell Company Little Dipper Herschell roller coaster Big Wheel 2015 1971 Eli Bridge Company 50 foot Eli ferris wheel 4x4 Trucks 2015 1989 Wisdom Rides Individual cars that ran along a tracked route Sky Fighter Jets 2015 1956 Allan Herschell Company Aerial jet ride with shooting guns Octopus 2022 Unknown Eyerly Aircraft Company Classic Eyerly Octopus ride Retired Rides editRide Year Manufactured Year Opened Year Closed Manufacturer NotesBalloon Flight 1980 2015 2021 Bradley amp Kaye Balloon Flight was removed in 2021 after reaching the end of its service life The ride originally opened at Hoffman s Playland in 2000 Manufactured in 1980 it was relocated from an unknown park Red Baron 1985 2015 2023 Bradley amp Kaye Red Baron was manufactured in 1985 and was relocated from the Catskill Game Farm to Hoffman s Playland in 2007 It was removed after the 2023 season after reaching the end of its service life See also editHoffman s Playland List of amusement parks in the AmericasReferences edit Jane Gottlieb A Beloved Amusement Park Gets a New Life in Albany The New York Times June 24 2015 For Hoffmans playland s closing an end of thrilling ride TimesUnion com January 20 2018 Crowds smiles and sun greet opening weekend at Huck Finn s Playland BizJournals com January 20 2018 Huck Finn s Playland to open Thursday TimesUnion com January 20 2018 1 TimesUnion com November 4 2023 External links editOfficial website42 39 50 N 73 44 19 W 42 663752 N 73 738568 W 42 663752 73 738568 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Huck Finn 27s Playland amp oldid 1212799867, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
