Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park - Endangered Maryland (sitios de interés)

Listed in 2008, Trimper's Rides and Amusements is the oldest continuously owned amusement park in the United States. The park features historic attractions that have delighted generations including a 1902 carousel. The park is under threat of shut?down due to a large property tax assessment. An active campaign is underway to influence decision makers to keep Trimper's alive. UPDATE: The property's reassessment has resulted in a reduction of propoerty taxes which has made the continued operation of the park financially viable for the owner.