Peter Daulton

Trolley parks were born when trolley companies started adding picnic areas, playgrounds and carousels at the “end of the line” to increase ridership on the weekends. Visit the last remaining trolley park on the West Coast - Portland Oregon’s Oaks Park - which includes the oldest roller rink in the USA.

Trolley Park: Midway Memories visits one of the oldest trolley parks in the country. Hear from local residents who have enjoyed the park , the crew that keeps the historic rides going and the volunteers who help preserve the park.

Do you remember your first carousel ride? Wendy Kirbey does, and when her hometown needed an economic boost she had an idea: build a carousel, from scratch, using old world craftsmanship. See how this idea transforms the community when a group of dedicated volunteers design, hand carve and paint all of the animals needed to complete what many believe will be one of the most beautiful carousels ever created.