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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Happyland Amusement Park Helped Bring a Touch of the Riviera to Staten Island


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.