Suburban Park

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Suburban Park Suburban Park operated from 1895 to 1905 and was home to a carousel, first electrified water fountain, ice cream parlor & cafe and a dance hall.

Our sweet, little Park is in the news again!
04/18/2026

Our sweet, little Park is in the news again!

Looking for a spooky adventure? Explore the remnants of Suburban Park, an abandoned amusement park in Unionville, Connecticut.

My next book, An Adventure at Suburban Park is finally here! This is the first story in The Magic Penny series, where ni...
04/03/2026

My next book, An Adventure at Suburban Park is finally here! This is the first story in The Magic Penny series, where nine-year-old Daniel travels through time with the help of a penny that he finds under a fallen tree. It is old and dirty from years of being hidden underground, but as he soon finds out, it is filled with magic. He tosses it into a weathered fountain, closes his eyes tight and makes a special wish. Amazingly, the fountain comes to life and Daniel gets swept into the past, where he discovers fascinating things about life, long before he was born.

Suddenly he finds himself in the year 1895 at Suburban Park, a bustling amusement park in Unionville, Connecticut. As Daniel explores the park, he discovers what life was like more than a hundred years ago. Families spend their days off enjoying simple rides, music, and laughter. Ice cream is kept cold without modern refrigerators. Photographs take patience and skill. People travel in ways very different from today, and electricity is created using the powerful flow of water. With wonder and curiosity guiding him, Daniel learns that the past is full of amazing inventions, surprising discoveries, and stories waiting to be told.

The series is designed for readers ages 7–12, yet it offers something for everyone. By weaving together the rich history of Suburban Park with the adventures of Daniel’s travels, the story sparks curiosity and interest in readers both young and old.

The book is beautifully illustrated by the talented young artist Kathryn C. Powell, whose work brings the story vividly to life.

The Magic Penny: An Adventure in Suburban Park

Our Park is featured in Only in Connecticut Magazine!
02/10/2026

Our Park is featured in Only in Connecticut Magazine!

Looking for a spooky adventure? Explore the remnants of Suburban Park, an abandoned amusement park in Unionville, Connecticut.

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Park Pond Place
Unionville, CT
06085

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 7pm
Tuesday 5am - 7pm
Wednesday 5am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 7pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 5am - 7pm
Sunday 5am - 7pm

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