Tragic events in Salem5. By January, 1976, Sugartree was dead. LAKESIDE In 1967, the pool was filled in as part of an expansion project, the highlight of which was a new wooden roller coaster named the Wild Cat. Melt your heart with Linkin Park's 'I'll Be Gone' - Lyrics that embody loss, strength and hope, Tragedy Strikes Lakeside Amusement Park: A Haunting Tale of Salem's Darkest Day. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The owners, Mountain Park, Inc. repaired what they could and replaced what they couldn't. Tragedy struck Lakeside after a once trustful flaming roller coast train malfunctioned and fell off its tracks, killing three female occupants while thirteen others leveled severe wounds. The framework timbers were stacked for a few years on the Emerald Point Joy too comes with twin facets, pleasure and pain. memories remain, but not much else. The group said community leaders have told them the project is feasible, and they're looking to get the group going again. Driving force Enter the parks and see how alive they seem to be just to create your sense of merit in a moment of nostalgia! Despite closing in 1986, many people still fondly remember spending their summers by the man-made lake and on the rides at the park. Thursdays accident claimed the life of Tom Austin, a member of the landscaping crew that contracts with Lakeside to maintain the grounds. Lakeside park But something was still wrong. Financial issues from a flood and a lawsuit brought the demise of this park. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Lakeside Park started as a 300 feet long and 125 feet wide man-made lake/swimming pool. There was a push to reopen Lakeside, although it's come to a stop for the time being. WebThis group is for any and all former employees of Lakeside Amusement Park in Salem, VA. or anyone else who has fond memories of Lakeside and wants to share them. The name was taken from a nearby village that had been established in 1904. With no fanfare, the developers turned their attentions back to Lakeside park, which remained open until 1986, when low attendance, a flood and the tragic accidental death of a landscape worker under the Shooting Star roller coaster ended its 65-year run. "I think that's what I really go on for the old pictures of the old rides and was hopefully trying to get some old pictures from the concerts that haven't appeared yet.".