Huck Finn's Playland facts for kids
| Location | 25 Erie Blvd., Albany, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Status | open |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Operating season | May–September |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 16 |
| Roller coasters | 1 |
| Water rides | 0 |
Huck Finn's Playland is a fun amusement park located in Albany, New York. It first opened its doors in 2015. This park is special because it features many of the rides that used to be at the old Hoffman's Playland.
Park History
In 2014, David and Ruth Hoffman, who owned Hoffman's Playland in Latham, NY, announced some big news. They said their park would close in September. The Hoffmans had tried to find someone to buy their amusement rides, but they couldn't. This meant the rides were going to be sold at an auction.
Soon after Hoffman's Playland closed, the owners of Huck Finn's Playland made an exciting announcement. They planned to buy the rides! Their goal was to build a brand new park right next to their furniture store in Albany.
The new park was built on an empty 3-acre piece of land. It opened in June 2015. Huck Finn's Playland now has the classic rides from Hoffman's Playland. It also features a new building for snacks and an arcade inside a large warehouse. Some bumper cars, called Lusse Auto Skooter, were bought but not rebuilt at the new park. They were later sold to Knoebels Amusement Resort in 2017, where they are used today.
The 2020 season at Huck Finn's Playland was canceled. This happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first time in the park's history that it didn't open for a season.
Exciting Rides
Huck Finn's Playland has many different rides for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of some of the popular rides you can find at the park:
| Ride | Year Opened | Year Manufactured | Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huck Finn's Playland Railroad | 2015 | 1952 | Miniature Train Company/Allan Herschell Company | The first train was made by Miniature Train Company. Later engines (from 1980 and 1988) were made by Allan Herschell Company. |
| Merry-Go-Round | 2015 | 1952 | Allan Herschell Company | A classic Merry-Go-Round with three horses side-by-side and two chariots. |
| Boats | 2015 | 1953 | Allan Herschell Company | A ride where you float in boats in a circle on water. |
| Little Wheel | 2015 | 1960's | Eli Bridge Company | A smaller version of a ferris wheel. |
| Red Baron | 2015 | 1960's | Chance Rides | An aerial plane ride where you can control if your plane goes up or down. |
| Balloon Flight | 2015 | Unknown | Bradley & Kaye | An aerial ride where you sit in a balloon that goes up and down. |
| Umbrella Ride | 2015 | Unknown | Hampton | A circular ride with cars that spin around. |
| Caterpillar | 2015 | 1955 | Allan Herschell Company | A circular ride that spins and moves like a caterpillar. |
| Teacups | 2015 | Unknown | Hampton | A ride where you spin in large teacup-shaped cars. |
| Helicopters | 2015 | 1958 | Allan Herschell Company | A circular helicopter ride where you can control the height of your helicopter. |
| The Fun Slide | 2018 | 1962 | A classic tall slide where you slide down on a mat. | |
| Scrambler | 2015 | 1965 | Eli Bridge Company | A classic ride that spins and twists in different directions. |
| Paratrooper | 2015 | 1974 | Hrubetz | A fast-spinning ride that lifts you into the air, like a paratrooper. |
| Tilt-a-Whirl | 2015 | Unknown | Sellner Manufacturing | A classic ride where cars spin and tilt in unpredictable ways. |
| Roller Coaster | 2015 | 1960 | Allan Herschell Company | A smaller roller coaster, known as a Little Dipper. |
| Big Wheel | 2015 | 1971 | Eli Bridge Company | A large, 50-foot tall ferris wheel. |
| 4x4 Trucks | 2015 | Unknown | Wisdom Rides | Individual truck-shaped cars that follow a set track. |
| Samba | 2015 | 1983 | Zamperla | A space-themed ride that lifts you up and spins. |
| Sky Fighter Jets | 2015 | 1956 | Allan Herschell Company | An aerial jet ride where you can pretend to shoot targets. |
