Riverside Park Map and Brochure (1978 – 2023)
Location: Agawam, Massachusetts
Years Active: 1870 – Active
Six Flags New England, formerly known as Gallup’s Grove (1870–1886), Riverside Grove (1887–1911), Riverside Park (1912–1995) and Riverside: The Great Escape (1996-1999), is an amusement park located in Agawam, Massachusetts, a western suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Opening in the late 19th century, it is the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain, acquired by Premier Parks in 1996 and rebranded Six Flags New England in 2000.
Superman the Ride is among the park’s most notable rides, having appeared as a highly-ranked roller coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today since the ride opened in 2000.
Great page! I grew up going to Riverside at least once per year through the 80s and 90s, and it’s great to see how the old park maps line up with my memories.
One note: The 1950 map is actually Riverview Park in Chicago, not Riverside in Mass.