Last weekend for Hoffman's Playland

posted Sep 12, 2014
Hoffman's

This is it: After more than six decades, Saturday and Sunday will be the final days for Hoffman's Playland. The kids amusement park is set to be open from noon-6 pm each day.

We've heard the last few weekends have included big crowds at Hoffman's, and this weekend the crowds will probably be huge. The park has hired extra police to help with the traffic. [Biz Review]

A crew from local production company Working Pictures has been documenting the amusement park's last few weeks for a documentary that will air on WMHT. They'll be there this weekend, recording memories of the park from people. WMHT is also collecting stories, home movies, and family snapshots for the documentary -- if you have something you'd like to share, email: hoffmans@wmht.org.

Earlier on AOA: What I'll miss about Hoffman's Playland

photo: Tim Dawkins

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tags: Hoffman's Playland, nostalgia

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The Record and Saratogian are putting together an Sunday feature on Hoffman's Playland last weekend.

Please share your experiences using #hoffmansplaylandforever through Sunday.

... said Danielle Sanzone on Sep 12, 2014 at 12:50 PM | link

Our Families Have enjoyed the park for years. We are sad that it is closing. I wish the best to the owners in their retirement. would be nice to see it open again. We will be there for the last days. We will celebrate my grandson, Kevin's 9th birthday.

best to all,

... said Seney- Brammer - Burniche Family on Sep 12, 2014 at 1:12 PM | link

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