Playland Park Roller Rink - Forgotten Roller Rinks of the Past

Playland Park Roller Rink, 2135 Massillon Rd, Akron, Ohio

• Operator: Gid L. & Maggie Fallon (1952)^[1], Robert and Sue Moegerle (1971)^[4]
• Pro/Coach: Ray Hollin^[2]
• Opened: 1974^[3] - Early1980's^[4]
(Photo above from 2014)

Park History Timeline:^[4]
1952 - 1959 Fallon's Kiddieland (Owners:Gid L. & Maggie Fallon)
1960 - 1963 Fallon's Kiddieland Park
1964 - 1971 Fallon's Playland Amusement Park
1971 - Playland Park (Owners: Robert and Sue Moegerle)
1974 - Playland Park Roller Rink opens
1984 - Sue Moegerle died in December 1984 & it's believed park closed shortly afterwards-RIP)

Playland Park Roller Rink, 2135 Massillon Rd, Akron, Ohio

First there was Fallon's Kiddieland

Then it bacame Fallon's Park

In 1972 it was sold & became Playland Park

Playland Park Roller Rink Opens

Photos courtesy Springfield Township (FB link above)

Looking good in January 1980

and then Feb 1980, For Sale!

Still for sale......

Looks like you would follow the path around to enter at rear of rink

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