Noah’s Ark

Name 
Noah's Ark 
Opened 
1922
Closed 
2008
Builder 
William Homer Strickler 
Designer (Original) 
Leroy Ramond 
WP Table Builder

This 1922 attraction can trace its history back through 4,000 years of Biblical history. Taking inspiration from the story of a flood in the book of Genesis, the Ark has found itself perched on the mountains of Ararat.

The first Ark appeared in 1919 at Venice Pier in California. It was designed by was designed and built by Leroy Ramond who later sold the rights for the ride to William Dentzel. The Pleasure Beach ride was built by William H. Strickler who built the Reel the same year.

Full of fun house style gags, the rocking motion of the ride itself added to the peril of navigation around the Ark. With the reconstruction of the entrance building in 1996, the footprint of the attraction was enlarged.

❓Did You Know❓

Although not known for its animal attractions like some parks, Pleasure Beach has been home to some animals over the years including those on the Pony Ride, Llama Ride and Old McDonald's Farm. Additionally, there have been live fish in both Noah's Ark and beneath the Infusion lift hill.

Although the Pleasure Beach Ark still stands proud, it has been closed to guests since 2008. The only remaining Noah’s Ark attraction in operation is at Kennywood near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, dating from 1936.