1896 Season
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| Leadership | Columbus Street Railway Company |
|---|---|
| Season | 1 (under Olentangy Park name) |
Opening on June 12, 1896 was the first season the park operated after being named Olentangy Park.[1]
Naming Contest
The Columbus Street Railway Company bought the land on which "The Villa" tavern stood on January 20, 1896, and announced a naming contest and the first to enter the chosen name would receive $50 ($1,740 in 2022) in transportation. By March 1, they received over 5,000 names, 1,181 of which were unique. The winner went by the name "Volunteer" and since 30 others suggested the same name, they all received 100 rides in a leather-bound coupon book. Other names the winner suggested were Whetstone Park, Iriquois Park, and Hiawatha Park. The highest number of names suggested by one person was 66 names by a 66-year-old woman. The park remained under this name until its closing season in 1937.[2]
Rides and Attractions
Music and Performances
Activities
- Boating - Launches & Canoes
- Bowling
- Dancing
- General Games
- Picnics