In 1897, it was joined by Steeplechase Park, the first of three major amusement parks that would open in the area.

The Sportsplex would occupy a little more than half of the 12-acre Steeplechase Park, which the city now owns.

A major blow was struck in 1964 when Steeplechase Park, the last of the major parks, closed.

It is the only portion of Steeplechase Park still standing today.

In 1940 it was rebuilt in Steeplechase Park, where it operated for 28 years.

At a cost of more than $100 million, the proposed Steeplechase Park is undergoing preliminary certification review by city officials.

And he said the old Steeplechase Park, which closed in 1964, may yet be reborn.

In 1964, Steeplechase Park, once the king of all amusement parks, closed down for good.

When Steeplechase Park closed in 1964, a piece of my childhood went with it.

The old Steeplechase Park closed in 1966.