Amusement Park History Books and Dead Park Tales

Author Rose Ann Hirsch combines her lifelong passion for amusement parks with her fascination for the paranormal to create unforgettable books. From historical nonfiction to spooky middle-grade fiction, her work invites readers to explore the magic, mystery, and memories of parks past and present.

The Comet wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY.
Author Rose Ann Hirsch riding the Comet, fourth seat from the front on the right. Hands up!
Credit - Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor

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Browse a growing collection of amusement park history books and Dead Park Tales. Click on each title to learn more, view sample content, and purchase your copy!

Book cover for The Frightened Ghosts of Libertyland Park by author Rose Ann Hirsch.

The Frightened Ghosts of Libertyland Park

Book cover for Crystal Memories: 101 Years of Fun at Crystal Beach Park by author Rose Ann Hirsch.

Crystal Memories: 101 Years of Fun at Crystal Beach Park

Western New York Amusement Parks, by Rose Ann Hirsch.

Western New York Amusement Parks

Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks, by Rose Ann Hirsch.

Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks

Book cover titled 'The Haunting of Idora Park' with an eerie image of an abandoned wooden roller coaster structure at dusk.

The Haunting of Idora Park

Book cover with three children on a roller coaster looking frightened, while a dark shadowy figure looms behind them, titled 'A Dead Park Tale The Secret of Crystal Beach Park' by Rose Ann Hirsch.

The Secret of Crystal Beach Park