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Something pulled me to look the park up yesterday, and to my surprise, there it was!!! We lived in Spokane in the late 50s/early 60s, and we frequented the park during that time, taking visitors there, etc. I remember very well the rollercoaster! The lonnnnng tunnel up and that first big drop! My favorite ride was the Octopus, and my older brother tipped me upside down on the Rock O Plane.

One thing I absolutely loved was Fun in the Dark! I remember the outside showcase of the ride and all the creepy things that would jump out on you. I have described it many times to many people. I was hoping I could see a photo of the showcase and the big monster(vampire?) that moved back and forth that I couldn't take my eyes off! Anyone out there have a photo? Thank you for this website and the memories!! Miss that place!

Oh, and I got Sky King's autograph there too!

Thank you for the great website and fond memories! The virtual Jack Rabbit ride is awesome...it's just as I remember it. I was fortunate enough to work at Nat Park in 1960 & 1961. It was by far the very best and most fun job I had my entire life.

So enjoyed your website. Many happy memories of time spent at Nat Park. We still enjoy our old home movies of many good times spent there as kids.
The virtual ride on the roller coaster was so much fun-I can remember every fall and turn. I particularly remember going into the arcade that was at the beginning of the park and being amazed at all the different arcade machines contained within. Thanks for a great look back!

Can remember all the rides. Used to go to my grandmother's house on Boone Ave. and walk down to the park to ride the rides and feed the seals and go thru the spook house. Also had many family picnics there and lots of memories.

I grew up in Omak in the 50's so a trip to Spokane was a big deal. But a trip to Nat Park was the BIGGEST deal. What great memories of Mom, Dad, my older brother and I enjoying the Park. We loved the sights, rides, food...everything! Thanks so much for creating this website!

I loved going to ,'Nat Park 'when I lived in Spokane!

I was born in Spokane in 1951, moved to Coulee Dam in 1955 and off to So. Cal in 1956. We returned to Spokane nearly every year as a kid. I stayed many summers with aunt & uncle (Clumpner) in Otis Orchards.

If I was very good I got a day at the NAT before going back to San Diego in August. I loved the Jack Rabbit and throwing rings at the clown head from the carrousel. I lived for a few months in Millwood in 1981 and moved back to Spokane for retirement (and doctors) in 2010. I left Amtrak for medical reasons in 2003. I made my final Conductor's run Dec. 15, 2002 taking the Empire Builder from Spokane to Everett. Due to a slide south of Everett we bussed passengers to Edmonds & Seattle.

Spent many wonderful hours at the park with family. Many happy memories.

Am using parts of your wonderful history on this website for a local radio program from the Nostalgia section. Program airs at 10 a.m. every other Sunday morning on KYRS fresh Aire radio...88.8 and 92.3FM. Thanks for all the great information.

When I was a kid, my parents would take the occasional weekend trip to Coeur d'Alene and Spokane. A big part of every trip was a visit to Nat Park. I lived for the Carrousel. I still have a little stuffed animal that I got at the park (50 years ago). Thanks for the memories.