Dodgem
| Type | Wheeled Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Center, East |
| Built | 1922 |
| Opened | 1922 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
Dodgem was an amusement ride that opened at Olentangy Park in 1922.[1] It was a ride that later became to be known as a "bumper car" ride consisting of electrically-propelled cars that riders would ride around with the intent to dodge other cars, but usually would bump them intentionally instead. It was next to the Red Devil roller coaster. In 1930, front-wheel dodgem cars were added.[2] The ride remained in operation until the park closed in 1937 and was sold to the Gooding Amusement Company who also owned the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Description
The ride was described as being a set of electrically propelled cars, guided by shifting the trolley pole from one trolley wire to another and that riders could control them by turning the motor forward or backward. The cars were on coasters instead of wheels.[1]
Gallery
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1936 photo of the Dodgem ride at Olentangy Park. -
1936 photo of the Dodgem and Red Devil rides at Olentangy Park.
