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Christopher Beale
Reporter at KQED. Reported this story about Bay Area amusement parks.
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Aug 28, 2025
• 18min
Amusement Parks of Yore: Playland-at-the-Beach and Idora Park
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Christopher Beale, a KQED reporter, takes us on a nostalgic journey through the beloved amusement parks of the Bay Area. He shares the rise and fall of Idora Park, detailing its community impact and the shift in leisure activities over the decades. Listeners will delight in enchanting memories of Playland-at-the-Beach, from its iconic attractions like Laughing Sal to the creation of the 'it's it' dessert. Beale captures the bittersweet legacy of these amusement parks, reflecting on how they shaped joyful childhood experiences for generations.
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