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Location DB > United States > Maryland > Ellicott City > Enchanted Forest
 Name
Enchanted Forest
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 Database Info
created by thoughtcriminal on 12/31/2003 10:34 PM
last modified by amy atomic on 1/3/2016 2:54 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Abandoned amusement park. Adjacent land fronting Route 40 was developed as the Enchanted Forest shopping center. There isn't much left in terms of structures -- the castle, ice cream house, and a smaller cottage type house are still standing. There's evidence of the former paved pathways that used to connect the attractions of the park.
 Basic Information
Type: Outdoors
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
Address
US 40 West
Ellicott City, Maryland
United States
Owner: Mid Atlantic Realty
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    None - there's nothing left
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • locked gates
  • Close proximity to shopping center
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1954
    Closed: 1989
     Required Equipment
     Recommended Equipment

     History
    "the second-oldest theme park in the country - a few months younger than Disneyland"
     Media Coverage
    Big pumpkin enchants again
    Officials Consider Reopening Enchanted Forest
    Pieces from the old Enchanted Forest are moved to a new home
    Former Enchanted Forest Site Being Cleared

     Future Plans
    Probably expansion of the shopping center. Land has recently (11/14) been cleared behind the former main entrance to build a bank branch.
     Stories


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     Photo Galleries
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    More Enchanted Forest
    Mon, Jul 22nd, 2002
    posted by AmityvilleMd
    11 pictures
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    Enchanted Plaza
    Thu, Mar 18th, 2004
    posted by elegant
    23 pictures
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    Oct.17 trip
    Sun, Oct 17th, 2004
    posted by Roland
    11 pictures
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    feb. trip
    Wed, Feb 9th, 2005
    posted by alcides-x
    10 pictures
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    Tour and Vesuvius
    Thu, Feb 17th, 2005
    posted by radio vicious
    25 pictures
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    Whats left
    Mon, Feb 6th, 2006
    posted by scabskate
    15 pictures
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    Rain
    Sun, Nov 19th, 2006
    posted by LostInPa
    8 pictures
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    enchanted forest
    Mon, Nov 12th, 2007
    posted by don cornelius
    25 pictures


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     Web Links
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    Recent Photos (2000)
    Photos 11/19/03
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    Category Rating
    Photography 9 / 10
    Coolness 9 / 10
    Content Quality 9 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Explorer Zero on 1/9/2016 11:55 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jan 9 16 at 23:55, Explorer Zero validated this location
  • on Jan 3 16 at 14:54, amy atomic changed the following: Status, Interesting Features, Recommendation
  • on Nov 16 14 at 1:13, Mike Dijital validated this location
  • on Nov 13 14 at 5:36, amy atomic changed the following: Status, Hazards, Interesting Features, Future Plans, Description
  • on May 23 14 at 6:01, Steed validated this location
  • on Apr 21 14 at 18:55, IcarusBurns changed the following: Status
  • on Jan 31 14 at 4:06, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Oct 31 13 at 16:06, ISO640 changed the following: Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on Nov 13 07 at 6:59, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 13 07 at 2:56, don cornelius updated gallery enchanted forest
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