Santa's Workshop (New York amusement park) facts for kids
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, New York
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| Location | Wilmington, New York, USA |
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| Coordinates | 44°24′00″N 73°51′02″W / 44.40000°N 73.85056°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1949 |
Santa's Workshop is a fun amusement park located in North Pole, New York, in the United States. It has been open since 1949, making it one of the very first theme parks in the country! You can visit Santa's Workshop from June all the way through December.
The Story Behind Santa's Workshop
The idea for Santa's Workshop came from a special story. A businessman named Julian Reiss, from Lake Placid, told his daughter a tale. It was about a baby bear who went to visit Santa Claus at the North Pole.
How the Park Was Built
This sweet story inspired the creation of the park. An artist named Arto Monaco designed the village. Harold Fortune, who owned the land, helped build and promote the park.
Early Popularity
When Santa's Workshop first opened, it quickly became very popular. People were excited to visit! In September 1951, more than 14,000 visitors came to the park in just one day.
