Was coney island the first carnival theme park in america?

Question

Was coney island the first carnival theme park in america?

Answer 1

They are trying to make the famous Coney Island Parachute Jump operational again.

So, far, it looks very promising. It may very well be operational again, real soon.

Thousands waiting for the final outcome.

Brooklyn's Borough President Marty Markowitz and New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg are responsible for this extraordinary event to take place. Our hats are off to both of them!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Actually there were 2 theme parks in NY in the late 1800's  I believe called Luna and Dreamland that were the precursor to todays parks. They were ahead of their time, but fire claimed them both...

Answer 3

No Knotsberry Farm in california claims to be the first theme park and then came Disney land..

Coney Island and many like it were amusement parks