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Trolley Park: Out West

Trolley parks were born when trolley companies started adding picnic areas, playgrounds and carousels at the “end of the line” to increase ridership on the weekends. Visit the last remaining trolley park on the West Coast - Portland Oregon’s Oaks Park - which includes the oldest roller rink in the USA.

Trolley Park: Out West

26m 46s

Trolley parks were born when trolley companies started adding picnic areas, playgrounds and carousels at the “end of the line” to increase ridership on the weekends. Visit the last remaining trolley park on the West Coast - Portland Oregon’s Oaks Park - which includes the oldest roller rink in the USA.

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    Trolley Park: Out West

    26m 46s

    Trolley parks were born when trolley companies started adding picnic areas, playgrounds and carousels at the “end of the line” to increase ridership on the weekends. Visit the last remaining trolley park on the West Coast - Portland Oregon’s Oaks Park - which includes the oldest roller rink in the USA.

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