The Ludlow Lagoon, Ludlow, Kentucky

The Ludlow Lagoon, Ludlow, Kentucky

What Happened to the Ludlow Lagoon, Kentucky's Popular Amusement Park? Motorcycle Races, High Diving

From the late 1800s to the early 1900s Ludlow, Kentucky was home to the Ludlow Lagoon Amusement Park which rivaled Cincinnati’s Coney Island. The park featured a 90 acre lake, rides, boating, motorcycle racing, high diving acts and more. But a series of unfortunate events led to its demise. Here’s the story.

GPS Location: 39°05’00.7″N 84°33’17.2″W