Northeast Ohio Nonprofits

• Euclid Beach Park Now – Cleveland organization hosting commemorative events & preserving local amusement park history
• Amusement Preservation Museum – Large collection of unique and exciting artifacts from amusements parks in Ohio and beyond. “Preserving the past for the kids of tomorrow!”
• Cleveland History Center – Home of the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel!
• Cleveland Metroparks – Owner & caretaker of the present-day public park at Euclid Beach (along with many other wonderful park properties, including the former site of Scenic Park)
• Medina County Park District – Owner of the Chippewa Lake Park property (currently under renovation)

Local Businesses

• Rocket Ship Car (The Euclid Beach Boys) – Built from one of the original Rocket Ship ride cars from Euclid Beach Park! Available to rent on an hourly basis.
• Jakewear Collection (Daybreak Enterprises) – Locally designed apparel featuring Northeast Ohio nostalgia
• Dippy Whip – Classic frozen custard just like what was once served at Cleveland area amusement parks, plus a variety of other sweet treats
• Memphis Kiddie Park – The oldest remaining kiddie park in the United States, and home to the oldest continuously-operating steel roller coaster in North America (Located in Brooklyn, Ohio)
• Funtimes Fun Park – Privately-owned family entertainment center in Alliance, Ohio, featuring an assortment of amusement park rides and attractions including the original Tilt-A-Whirl from Geauga Lake!

KNEOAM in the News

Note: This list features articles from formal publications in which KNEOAM is specifically referenced or discussed. Additional links may be found in my blog posts about past events. If you’re aware of anything missing from this list, please let me know!

• Amusement Preservation Museum: Triggering memories of parks and rides of the past (Freshwater Cleveland – Amusement Preservation Museum 2025 Open House)
• Nostalgia reigns at 20th annual ‘Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park’ (FreshWater Cleveland – 2025 Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park event)

Other

• YouTube Playlist – Kevin’s NE Ohio Amusement Memories– My YouTube videos related to local & regional history
• Facebook – Kevin’s NE Ohio Amusement Memories – My Facebook Page, where you can find everything I shared previously before launching this independent website
• sosAssociates.com – Euclid Beach Park blog posts – Posts on my dad’s blog featuring photos and information related to Euclid Beach Park, including many events in which I’ve participated
• National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) – This fantastic international organization engages in all sorts of great work involving the preservation, documentation, and enjoyment of past and present amusement park history! (As of June 2025, I am a member!)