Happyland was part of a tourist attraction that made Staten Island a hot spot in the early twentieth century.
by Rich Watson
The Happyland Amusement Park was part of Staten Island’s South Beach area. Once upon a time, during the early twentieth century, “the Riviera of New York City” was a summer getaway spot that had hotels with bathing pavilions, beer gardens, casinos, and more.
Happyland occupied fifteen acres on the storefront. Its entertainment options rivaled Coney Island.
