Paragon Park Tribute

[slapjax28]

got my first blow job at the beach at night time yum yum good and she did not waste my love juice yum yum

[JunkVid]

Ah, those Bumper Cars...my brother and sister and I would gang up on each other and crash into one another...

Nothing like it in the world!

Ave Atque Vale

[trex9876]

I spent a lot of time in Hull, Nantasket Beach and Paragon park in the '70's. Great memories.

[paragonpark79]

Hey, is there any way you can edit this a bit? My paragonpictures page is no longer active, but the website is.  Thanks!

[65Lodi]

@paragonpark79 My computer crashed last year and I lost it! Did you want to embed it? Is that what you mean?

[susan2david]

It would be the greatest wish to be able to take a nostalgic trip and visit one more time. Thank you for posting nice tribute to us that remember.

[granger18trains]

It was better than Disney Land as it was far closer and cheaper

[silear07]

Nice! Though I wonder where the picture of THE COMET is from. Paragon had many things, but no trees! Thanks for the memories!!

[rascal5657]

OMGosh....did you just bring back many great memories.....luv it!!!!

[LemurScat97]

Went back to Nantaskett in '97...it's a whole other (not very good) animal without the park.

[driver3035]

My family was originally from Hull. My grandfather was one of the first motorcycle cops there and my father lived there until after WW2. then moved to NJ. I remember visiting my Aunt there in the summers in the late 60's. We would always go to Paragon Park. Larry Stone would always give me a giant roll of tickets so I could spend all day on the rides! I loved the coaster. My great grandfather had a lot to do with the building of it. He also started a hardware store in Hingham. Walsh & Packard.

[tweedlededee]

why did they have to tear it down? our kids would have loved this place!! or am i stuck in the fifties?? after reading the comments, it seems that all of us would love to go back to that wonderful place in our lives........what a loss....

[inkey2]

@tweedlededee i'll tell you why they tore it down.....the land was worth a fortune and the ever growing temptation to sell the place prevailed

[lspiros]

Great video, this brought back so many memories.

[WONDOCTORJ]

ahh.....my childhood of fun !! remember the scary boat ride thru the big head?

[elc1960]

Every couple of weeks I come on YouTube and watch this video again. I really miss this place. Me, my sister, my mom and dad and my grandparents (mom's parents) came here at least 5 or 6 times each summer going back as far as I remember. The last time we were all there together was 1972. We left Eastern MA for Connecticut the following year. My sister told me she saw this video after I sent her a link to it and cried like a baby. Thanks so much for posting this gem.

[NaturesFairy]

Thanks for sharing this video,,, I loved Paragon Park,,, U did a great job on the video!! YAY!! :)

[Mike1964]

I used to go there with family ever since I can remember. Last time was 1981.

[zoetroph2006]

Oh the memories!!!!!!! Thank you for this video! Remember the Round Up? Gravity held you in, and a little chain. Those were the best days of my life :-)

[shejean]

I grew up in Waltham until I was 8 and then Newton. My family and I used to go to Nantasket Beach several times during each summer! I remember it well!! Also--Revere Beach!!! The rides, the carney, the food, the beach!!!

Some friends' families would rent homes (or even owned them) during the summer in Nantasket; wish our family did--we kids attended day and/or overnight camp instead!!

[elc1960]

OK, thanks pal. I just saw these pictures and began to reminisce about all the times my family spent there. You made me cry (and that isn't easy to do). I'm originally from Brockton MA and spent a lot of time at Nantasket in the '60s and early '70s. Not much left on the Strip; there's a blues club and a few shops and fast food places. I remember the Hojo's at the end of the Strip and getting ice cream just before we left the park. I'm going to send my sister a link to this. This rocks!

[pokergal56]

omg i cried like a baby watching this...Had my first kiss here, ate TONS of fried clams....wow those days where great....wish my kids could have loved Paragon like i did.

[AmarettoT]

Oh so many fun Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons walking around Paragon Park and riding the rides. Too bad our kids do not have those happy memories. Joseph's is still going strong and serving delicious food especiall those gigantic pieces of fried dough. Wish I had one now.

[odog65]

that stone fountain @ 1:11 looks like the one @ LP

[odog65]

I hope ya broke Jay

[BCNBilly]

WOW!!!

This took me back to Hull Mass...Nantasket Beach at 9am, staying all day on a Saturday, Sams at night watching a good band and heading back home to N.Quincy at 2am.

Mom saying "where you been" when you fall through the door.

And all one can say is "Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed"!!! LOL

I don't know who you are, but friend, thanks for the memories!

This one place holds so many for me!

Thank You!!!!

[RoyOrbisonSinger]

I remember: Riding the coaster only once cause it felt like I was being p

[RoyOrbisonSinger]

@RoyOrbisonSinger I remember: Riding the coaster only once cause it felt like I was being pulled out of my seat and it scared me to death. Coming up to the sharp curve in Hingam by the harbor and smelling fried clams from The Cove restaurant. Everytime my girlfriend and I would return from a N.H. trip late at night my dog who was sleeping the whole way with her head on my knee, would wake up as soon as we passed The Showboat cause she would smell the bay and know that she was home.

[rf396]

The only happy times in my life were spent in this unassuming yet magical place

[mickwillie]

Loved Paragon Park, especially the bumper cars. Roller coaster, not so much! Thanks for posting.

[bhobo09]

thats awesome great memories i grew up in quincy but my friends and i would take the 13 mile bicycle trip down to paragon park on saturdays and we would spend the day there. I live in hull now and i have very fond memories of paragon park.

[StuartRedman1]

I just rode the old coaster

[maw123451]

I rember that I live in hull ma my mom worked there

[fncz]

Even thought the COASTER still runs in Maryland, the reprofiling took alot away. Something about the beach and rollercoasters! It was a great place and missed!!

[bootedRichard]

My first job was at Lahage's Salt Water Taffy. Mr. L was the best boss I ever had! the feeling I got when sitting up and being able to work the taffy wrapping machine and it would roll down the chute and people would just stand and stare for hours...

[karenmarieshea]

ahhhh, the nostalgia of "Paragon Park" all of us they went there will never forget it. It is surely a place that is kept in my heart and the hearts of so many others, It is one of my childhood memories that I will never forget

[pokergal56]

i agree

[mattt2400]

Does anyone want to tell their falling in love time at Paragon Park? Or how about the Surf??? Live bands...dancing for hours!!!!

[Steve197201]

What a blast from the past. I grew up in Hull (Samoset Ave. and Touraine Ave.), and I have very fond memories of this place. Growing up in the 80s, Hull seemed like such a magical place, especially with Paragon. My favorite rides were the Kooky Kastle and the bumper cars. What a time to grow up in Hull. I feel bad for the younger generation that missed this special place.

[vwblue72]

Thank you so much for including this video. I went on my class trip to Paragon Park in the Late 60's. Rode the roller coaster the entire day!

[mixerd0822]

I also grew up going here all the time in 60's 70's.Thanks for memories

[sparrownightmare]

I remember Paragon Park well. It was my favorite Amusement Park as a child. It's a shame they tore down something as wonderful as Paragon was just to make condos for the Yuppie Generation. Millions of people were denied that special place so an accountant could have an expensive Ocean View. My sister cried for hours when we found out it was being torn down. I'll really miss the Kooky Kastle ride. It was my favorite (mostly because it scared the willies out of my sister.)

[msannie79]

oh..tears in my eyes!! thanks so much for this awesome video. Summers at a cottage right near the park my best pals Alyce and Mary..and my family. Later my brother played bass in his band, Utopia at the Surf Ballroom. Remember the time I sat beside Paul Revere and the Raiders in the "drug store??" by the "Surf". Amazing..all seems like yesterday~ Whitman-Hanson '67

[utube9000]

If I ever made a billion dollars, I'd buy that land, tear down those stupid condos and rebuild Paragon Park!!!!!!

[odog65]

@utube9000 tear downs not bad would love to burn them first though

[Msmouse4]

Thanks so much for the flood of memories... Working summers at JOSEPHS,, The Lahage family ,, my favorite MDC cop ( my Dad) patrolling the beach,, WBZ radio broadcasting LIVE from the park,,,,,,,,Cohasset High Class of '67

[IHRTJASON]

Thanks for this video! I grew up next door in Cohasset and some of my fondest memories are of hanging out at Paragon with my two best friends. The place was filfthy and AWESOME :) Never did make it on the roller coaster,though (too chicken,LOL)

[BlakeWiers]

Had a season pass there the last year it was open! (83? 84?) The last remaining piece is the Carousel, moved down the road, but still operating!

[darjeeling3]

I saw this video last year and cried watching it. Grew up in the 60's and a teen in the 70's. We lived in Weymouth and loved this place! Had some of the best times of young lives there and teen years. Loved the "Surf" too and then "Uncle Sams" rock club.

[mexico421]

Hull was a great place to grow up in the 60's. The beach,Paragon Park and a blue collar town with a lot of Heart. I do not live in Hull now, but hope to come back soon.

[zillsbury]

i work with a guy who lives in hull. he was a big time surfer in the 60's and he still is today.

[Chreepo]

Paragon Park WAS Disney World to all of us that went....What a great video...brings back so many great memories...

[billyo396]

I'm so glad I stumbled onto this, I worked at Paragon Park for two summers,when my family rented a cottage in Gun Rock[a section of hull] I loved the Surf every Saturday night and Sunday afternoons! Billyo North Quincy '67

[ibetrthnu]

It is wild to be sitting in Tennessee and watch this video---makes me want to go home. Why do big wigs let places like this, that bring so many memories, let them go. Sad----I loved Nantasket/Paragon Park

[s7o0a0p]

Haha!!! The Three Stooges!

[tallgene]

Great photos, though I think the one of the roller-coaster cars was not from Paragon Park... there were no trees anywhere around the coaster, as I recall, though I do recall the "Comet" on the front of the cars (my first and still favorite coaster). If you remember the Wild Mouse, I was pleasantly surprised to find a Wild Mouse at The Oaks Park in Portland, OR; unfortunately, that wonderful, rickety ride has been replaced with one of those new, steel-tracked coasters.... not nearly the appeal.

[Pdasilva0324]

I am 31 and visited the park when I was a very small child, so my firsthand memories are quite dim and limited. I do remember the Bermuda Triangle, Kooky Kastle, the Teacups, the car ride (Indy 500??) and a small train ride. My parents have lots of memories of the place and lots of stories. Last time I saw Nantasket was about 8 years ago and I remember when I was about 13 trying to find 'remnants" of the park, where the condos are now. Would love to take my daughter there but sadly, can't.

[kenk52]

"You know it seems the more we talk about it..It only makes it worse to live without it"

For those of us fortunate enough to have be there, at that time...there's nothing that will ever compare.

[PittsKingThing]

This place was my childhood. I miss it so bad. Many times, we didn't have the money to get into the park (which was not that much by 6 flags standards), so we just enjoyed the beach. I'm almost 40, this memory, makes me cry (happy cry), I miss Paragon Park.

[SNAPNECK02126]

WOW i 33 and i remember going to Paragon Park. I was born and raised in Hyde Park. I was actually at the beach the other day and it does bring back great memories!!

[SNUGGYinFL]

WoW !! What an Awesome Video. I grew up in Hull 60's-70's and Paragon Park is one of my most treasured memories. Worked at Fascination for awhile too. :-) Anyone else here that went to the Broad Cove or The Surf in the 70's ?  If so please respond, I want to tell you about a Reunion Dance coming up in November 2008. I'm trying to round up the old crowd.

[HullGirl57]

To SnuggyinFL: I grew up in Hull. I remember the Surf. What type of reunion are you planning?

[laikigirl]

i grew up in hull - graduated in 68- worked at Paragon for a summer at the cotton candy machine- who are you?

[SNUGGYinFL]

Don't believe we know each other. Graduated in 71 . Who are you ? :-)

[tallgene]

I graduated in '71, also, but from Newton (North); but I spent every summer in Hull (and my mother still does... this is her 73rd year (perhaps 77th... she just turned 90) there, I think? Back when the population actually got 5-10 times bigger in the summer and Hull was a sleepy wintertime town... no more.

[leenie1029]

Lived at Paragon Park all summer. I also graduated Hull high class of '68. Boy does this bring back memories.

[leenie1029]

Class of '68 here. Went to the Surf every weekend. Hung out why guys from Dorchester. I'd love to know about the reunion.

[Raz843]

The Good ole Days

[Cassadine1966]

For those of us whose parents couldn't afford to take us to Disney, it sure was as wonderful as we could only imagine Disney to be and it was what we had to settle for. God forbid you should leave anything for not-so-well-to-do kids to enjoy anymore, especially when you can tear it down and build g-damned condos! Sad and sickening!

[Rmv5675]

I rode the rollercoaster one night al long time ago very very drunk.

[BeautyMate]

This is awesome! Thank you for that injection of nostalgia!

[maresydotes63]

Thank you for posting this! Brings back such wonderful memories. Spent alot of time at Paragon Park as a kid. I can still remember the smell of Kooky Castle - lol! That and the Round Up were my favorite rides. ^_^

[rickibren]

Grew up in Hull and am moving back after 40 years. Love this video. If you sat at Kenberma in the early 60's or went to Buddie's. I know you

[nanniex02]

this was such a treat to watch went there two yrs ago even though it is gone still could picture it all in my mind

[HillDollMolly]

OMG that was the best gift anyone could give me! I'll always remember driving over the hill, and seeing the Roller Coaster, and you would just go crazy screaming in the car! Skee ball was the best!!!

[NGDOJTY]

me dad lived right next store to paragon park

[sweetcatastrophy]

wow , what a memory , went there as a kid with my family, as a teenager , early 20's .now on my motorcycle on nice sunny warm sunday mornings to get a coffee ,relax reminess ,sure miss the rollercoaster 13 times one afternoon ah yes former girlfriend didn't care for the coaster she enjoyed the round up

[alicerockerboy]

I would give every remaining second of my life to ride in the kooky kastle just one more time.

[inkey2]

@alicerockerboy OMG...yeah, the kooky Castle......remember at the end of the ride your car bats against thin metal glowing gravestones on each side....then you burst into daylight outside the ride

[jbmirantz]

What fun to get this! Went there in the 60's and have great memories...

[danib1014]

what a trip to see that clip..i lived 30 miles from Hull, my parents would take me there all the time as a kid...so much fun..when i was a teenager me and a friend even rode our bikes 30 miles to spend the day there...i have since taken my kids there to the only thing standing the carousel and the arcades...ahh the good ole days

[tinwizid]

Thank you. A friend sent me the link to this vid. I'm from Quincy (Germantown) and I'm now living in India. It was so cool to see the Park again. I loved this place and the beach. I lived in Hull in 80 & 81 and it was suggested I move by "the boys in blue" , too many parties on Bay St.! Young and stupid was way more fun than old and stupid! Thanks again I really needed some "home"

[careeyore]

Thank you for making this!  It is wonderful to remember the "good times"!

[achillies8]

what a wonderful surprise on this daylight saving time Sunday morning. I am the " Woofer or the Ooper depending on how close we were. Eddie Wolfe's the name Simco's by the bridge was my game,and those weekends at Kenberma St. I can just see Goldie meandering about the crowd.Fried clams mmmmmmmmm.

[beachy68]

OMG I can't believe this video. Would you think less of me if I told you watching it made tears (happy ones) come to my eyes?! I spent every weekend for years at Paragon. Always wished I could have worked there but it closed before I got a chance. Such memories...congo cruise, kiddie land, Sam the tankard Man, the wild mouse and the crown jewel the Giant Roller coaster. I am so happy that a friend sent me this link. I'm forwarding to all the Paragon Park groupies I know. ~Carrie

[billmac1007]

Loved this video. It was like a trip to Disney World when my parents would take us to Paragon Park 1 day each summer. Today I live exactly where the Wild Mouse used to be and love living here in Hull

[armykid71392]

I worked at Paragon Park for Myron Clayman in the games at the front of the park for a couple of summers in 1972. The Cat Game (3 down takes choice of the stand), Can Can, and One in Wins. Who can can forget the Kohlers Custard Store, Fascination, and the Eudemon Lounge and the smell of fried ispwich clams (which i never ate). How about dollar day at Paragon Park which became bargain day at $1.50. Wow does anyone remember stopping the Congo Cruise and having multiple boats behind you- wow

[beachy68]

Remember stopping those boats...my cousin would do it and I would flip out! Nothing like the smell of the congo cruise water!! Ew makes my stomach turn today. But a smell I would give anything to smell again. I feel like I took a ride in the way-back machine today!

[paulcarty]

Lots of good memories. Good job. I created a 3D animated ride loosely based on the "Kooky Kastle" for anyone who remembers that ride. I'm not someone who runs around YouTube redirecting people, but it might bring back some cool memories...there's a bit of the "Congo Cruise" thrown in there too!

[ts3000]

Ah, good times!!!

I love your work, you are a genius.

[lioness4466]

I remember both Paragon Park and Revere Beach Rides. I went to Revere Beach every Sunday with my dad to ride the carousel. Two years ago I got to ride it again the carousel now lives in Ohio at Cedar Point. Paragon Park's Comet was my very first roller coaster.  I had bruises on my arms for a week from wrapping them up and around the crossbar. I was also where we went the morning after Junior Prom 1983. The kids today dont know what they are missing.

[jandkds]

Paragon park was the greatest place to go in the summer when we were kids. From toddler to teen...I even had my first date at paragon! What a lot of memories this brings back...now it is just another bunch of beach front condos....what a shame!

[mrm28813]

Anyone remember the tasty fare at Abbadessa's Pizza up the street from Paragon Park?

[jandkds]

Oh yes!! Abbadessa's was SOOOO good! I havn't been down to that area in a long time so I have no idea if ANY of the old parts are left. The last trip I made at least the arcade was still there, is it still?

[BillOnCapeCod]

One of my first jobs was working at Paragon Park the summer of 1972. Worked the Congo Cruise among other rides, 15 years old working 10-12 hours a day. Same music playing over, and over and over...I still cringe when I hear "It's So Nice To Be With You"...Yiikes. A right of passage was going to Al's Spaghetti House, nothing beat seeing Scotty "Elvis" Anderson and his band at Al's, or having fried clams before having to be home for curfew.

[Carbizzgirl]

It was like Disney Land to go to Paragon when growing up on Shriley St in Roxbury!

[HypeTv]

I remember the first time i crossed the Wier River just past the court house and the roller coaster was gone!

I loved the water slides and arcades.

And Hull was better when Paragon was open.

Who comes to Hull to visit the condo's?

[Jaylectricity]

Last time I checked, there was still miles of beach to hang out on... and if you know the right people, there's plenty to do there.

[HypeTv]

O no we ticked off a townie.

Listen I love Hull. I fish for Striped Bass in Hull.

Allerton Point being my favorite. Don't take it personal.

And yeah I know lots of people from Hull.

[SmallPaperBird]

Ahhh... ParaGOn Park. Rest in Peace

[walnutcreek36]

This was great! Brings back a lot of good memories!

[richracer]

Sorry been away a bit, I used to remember coming home from visiting relatives in Worcester, and my trigger for knowing we were almost home was the Ole mississippi water wheel boat that was grounded, before entering the turn that goes past Paragon Park. Hey

InspireImages, I can't tell you her last name but I can tell you I wish I kept all the stuff she would bring home. I went to Damon school at the time. I also miss the aquarium, I think I need a trip back to see my old homestead.

[allie7t]

i wish i lived in hull

[mainmedic]

wow this brings me back. Paragon Park in the Summertime. Ah so many memories. Sadly most of these places only exist in memories now.

Rocky Point, Whalom Park, Paragon Park all gone

[jim02026]

I must be realy old 'cause I even remember Revere Beach Amusment Park and Pleasure Island in Wakefield MA.

[thedustinator2]

I remember going into Boston to take the boat to Nantasket (Paragon Park) in the fifties and sixties. I really loved those times and guess I thought things could remain the same forever. Thanks for the memories! Judy

[LeprechaunEater]

This park closed down before I was born. For you old people on YouTube, was Hull better before or after Paragon left? I only know the 90's and today.

[robbredman]

Better when I was growing up there "70s":

[jimwasajunkie]

growing upin Hull, Paragon will always be a special place. None of u other South Shore bitches had what we had. Hull is a mix of Dorcher hoodlum, plus Brockton pride, seasoned with Southie toughness and values. If you were from Hull, you were told you had 2 things if nothing else. Heart and Balls. maybe those were instilled from having rode the Round Up so many times as a kid....

[takuhe156]

i took my kids to paragon park last labor day weekend and they had a ball. the smell of the clam cakes and the clams were awesome. kids were afraid to go n the coaster because it was made of wood. looking forward to going again next summer.

[craze710]

This park was taken down a long time ago, so uhhh?

[takuhe156]

well it was there this past summer and my kids loved the wooden roller coaster. the clam cakes and fries are my favorite

[gizabeth1995]

Are you sure you were in Hull, MA..because Paragon Park has been gone for a few decades now.

[Jaylectricity]

Don't be stupid...

Who are you even talking to?

Not one single comment in the last two months for this video mentions seeing Paragon Park within the last few decades.

[gizabeth1995]

if u read takuhe156 she mentioned going last summer. take a chill pill dude.

[Jaylectricity]

Wow...you're right. What a moron.

[SNUGGYinFL]

What are you smoking Hon ? Paragon Park ? LOL I want some of whatever your smoking.

[cathyregan]

Duh!So what? Some people had great memories of the place, you dork!

[Jaylectricity]

Wow, I guess it is true. You really are a liar.

[SNUGGYinFL]

To takuhe156 ~ What are you SMOKING ? Paragon Park was Awesome , and if you were there this past summer with your kids I want some of whatever your on. Lots of it ! LOL

[kbgloves]

Nice video, but as I grew up I watched Paragon Park go right down hill - things are b=never as good as we remeeber then - especially from the days of our youth let's drink a cup of kindness dear for auld lang syne

[SSurferAYI]

NAH NOPE!

[axis2008]

i can appreciate pride, but not gross exageration. let it go.

[nanniex02]

you evidently have not been there this is no exageration Josephs was the greatest place to eat pride yes memories forever

[utube9000]

Wow, this is great knowing that everyone on this post is from Massachusetts/ New England

[unlocktender]

people should list the rides they remember. the kooky castle. the indy 500 race. the mini coaster. the train. the teacups. the mighty mouse coaster. the bermuda triangle boat ride, aka the congo cruise. the tilta-whirl, bumpercars, .........?

[kenk52]

As close to an idylic experience as there could ever be. Spending summers in Nantasket and hearing such music classics for the first time ... enough there to last a lifetime. Great job indeed!

[jim02026]

I remember taking the boat from Boston's waterfront to Nantasket with my folks. After swimming at the beach, we would go to Joe & Nemo's for fried clams. Then, off to Paragon. Another spot we went to was Revere Beach amusement park, which closed around 1970. As a teenager, I went there during the final summer the park was open to say I rode "The Cyclone"...Well I almost had a heart attack. My mother told me I had rocks in my head for riding that "monster" in Revere!

[gruelurks]

Nothing was ever more exciting than being taken down to the park and hitting the rotary in Hingham, knowing we were that much closer to the park. Then finally making the final turn by the cliffs and seeing the big coaster standing in the sky against the backdrop of the open water.

[utube9000]

Gruelurks - I remember that moment! Making that final turn, seeing the giant white coaster looming in the distance. Everyone in the car would cheer!

[peemrirlyy]

Great job! I have many fond memories of ParaGOn Park! Oh my goodness! Where to start. The giant roller coaster was my first ever roller coaster. My older sister Diane forced me on - I was 10 years old and lied about my age. I screamed the whole way down and then ran back in line to do it again. There was something magical about playing Put-Put golf under the roller coaster and having the cars roaring overhead....

[JJD77]

Lots of good memories covered up by condos that took years to sell and bankrupted the developer,the ghosts of paragon park were not happy.

[bbxx44]

Boy does this bring back memories. I had many great summers in Nantasket.

[InspireImages]

Rich, Tia Esposito? :-)

No, this place was not Disney World.

Paragon Park was better!

[Ponderosa65]

While Six Flags America is a relatively modern park, The Wild One coaster dates back to 1917. It originally circled along one side of Paragon Park in Hull, MA, south of Boston, where it was known simply as the Giant Coaster. When the venerable seaside park closed (lamentably, along with so many other vintage amusement parks) in 1985, the Maryland park saved it from the wrecking ball.

[richracer]

All I can say is thank you for helping me relive my 70's childhood, from Kenburma St. in Hull. My sister Tia woked there in the 70's.

[Ponderosa65]

did she operate a ride? make salt water taffee or what?

[richracer]

She operated different rides and also worked in the midway games. I remember she would always come home with different prizes and even some of the hoops you would toss, lol. Oh yeah and lots of extra tickets. Thanks again Paragon!!!

[KennedyRegan]

Kev..Great Job as usual!