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The Steel Pier is a 1,000-foot-long (300 m) amusement park built on a pier of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (formerly the Trump Taj Mahal).
History[]
Begun in 1898, it was one of the most popular venues in the United States for the first seven decades of the twentieth century, featuring concerts, exhibits, and an amusement park. It billed itself as the Showplace of the Nation and at its peak measured 2,298 feet (700 m).
The pier is owned by the Catanoso Family and operates under the Steel Pier Associates, LLC name. The Catanosos had previously leased the pier to operate the amusement park before they purchased it. The Steel Pier continues to operate as an amusement pier and is one of the most successful family-oriented attractions in the city.
Present roller coasters[]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Model | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loco Motion | SBF Visa | Steel | Double Coaster (MX605) | 2013 | Operating |
| unknown | Premier Rides | Steel-Spinning | Spinning Wild Mouse | 2025 | Under construction |
| unknown | Premier Rides | Steel | Sky Rocket II | 2025-2026 | Under construction |
Past roller coasters[]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Model | Operated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Jet | Schwarzkopf | Steel | City Jet | 1976-1980s | Relocated to Gillian's Wonderland Pier |
| Wildcat | Schwarzkopf | Steel | Wildcat / 54m | 1994-1999 | Relocated to Williams Grove Amusement Park |
| Big Top Slideshow Formerly Mini Mouse & Little Leaper |
B. A. Schiff & Associates | Steel | Kiddie Coaster | 1994-2012 | Removed |
| Crazy Mouse | Reverchon | Steel-Spinning | Spinning Coaster / Original | 1999-2021 | Removed |
| Go Gator | Wisdom Rides | Steel-Powered | Go Gator | 2000s-2002 | Removed |
References[]
External links[]
- Steel Pier official website
- Steel Pier at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- Steel Pier at Wikipedia