In the "Olden Days", when amusement parks were first springing up all over the United States, people didn't go to them for the same reasons as they do today. Back then, people traveled to parks to relax and escapism. Dressed in their best attire, they would pack a picnic basket, hop on a trolley headed to the park, and enjoy the summer day.

Cascade Park, stripped of its rides, has taken on the form of a natural park or picnic grove once again. Occasionally, you can still catch a Big Band dance in the large Victorian dance pavilion and the beautiful waterfall that gave cascade park its name can still leave a person in awe. For the past few generations, however, the falls have been hidden by trees and underbrush. Many generations are not aware of the park's natural charm.

Many of Cascade's sisterparks have been bulldozed completely, and nothing remains of the past. Sure, Cascade's famous Comet Coaster and the other rides are gone now, but we are lucky to have Cascade Park as a reminder of a rich past and of the changing times.

If you have memories, film footage, photos, souveniers, or anything that you would like to contribute and share, please email us. 

New Castle's Official Cascade Park Page

Lawrence County Historical Society

Ellwood City Historical Society

Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency

Cascade Park Photo Gallery