House of Kicks

Amusement park in the United States


House of Kicks
The entrance in 2006, after the park closed
Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Status Defunct
Operated March 2002 to 2005

House of Kicks was a small indoor amusement park located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Plans for the park, which would be built in an empty warehouse, were announced in 2000.[1] It opened in March 2002 and closed in 2005.[2] All the rides were auctioned later that year.[3]

Coasters

Defunct

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Kicks Coaster Wisdom Rides 2002 2005 Relocated to All Star Adventures

Attractions

Defunct

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Bumper Cars RDC Dodgems 2005
Himalaya Wisdom Rides Superbob/Musik Express 2005
Mini Tea Cup Zamperla Junior Teacups 2005
Mini Bee's SBF Visa Group 2005

External links

References

  1. Almada, Jeanette (2000-06-25). "Warehouse gives way to fun, education". Chicago Tribune (in English). Archived from the original on 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. "Obituary for By Bob Goldsborough". Chicago Tribune. 2023-04-02. pp. 1–20. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  3. "Article clipped from Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. 2005-11-13. pp. 5–4. Retrieved 2024-02-10.