Belmont Park | |
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Location |
San Diego, California, USA |
Opened |
1925 |
Owner |
Tom Lochtefeld |
Official Website |
Belmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center.[1] In addition to providing recreation and amusement it also was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.
History[]
In 2002, businessman/surfer Tom Lochtefeld bought the master lease for the property and started development of the Wave House. In Spring 2006, the Wave House hosted MTV's 'Total Request Live.
On November 3, 2010 Wave House Belmont Park LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in United States Bankruptcy Court citing a 700% increase in rent owed to the City of San Diego as the reason. Tom Lochtefeld, Belmont Park Manager Member, alleges the city has breeched its lease agreement.[2]
Present Roller Coasters (1)[]
Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
Giant Dipper | Frank Prior, Fredrick Church | Wooden | 1925 | Operating |
Past Roller Coasters (2)[]
Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
Kiddie Coaster | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | Wooden | 1955 | Unknown | No |
Wild Mouse | Unknown | Wooden | 1974 | 1976 | J's Amusement Park |