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Rocky Glen Park
Pennsylvania Historical Marker
Rocky Glen Park is located in Pennsylvania
Rocky Glen Park
Location of the former Rocky Glen Park in Pennsylvania
LocationRocky Glen Rd., 1/4 mile off Rt. 502
Nearest cityMoosic, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°21′12″N 75°42′21″W / 41.353271°N 75.705919°W / 41.353271; -75.705919
Built/founded1886
ArchitectArthur Frothingham; Frederick Ingersoll
Governing body/ownerNone
PHMC dedicatedAugust 9, 2008

Rocky Glen Park was a trolley park located near Moosic, Pennsylvania. Founded by Arthur Frothingham in 1886 as picnic grounds, it was transformed into an amusement park by engineer and entrepreneur Frederick Ingersoll in 1904. The park featured rides, arcades, and restaurants until its closure in 1987.

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