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Children's Fairyland, USA is a 10-acre amusement park on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland that features a variety of small rides, playsets, animals, and the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest puppet theater in the country. Built in 1950, the park was one of the earliest themed amusement parks in the United States and was thought to inspire Walt Disney when he was touring the country looking for ideas for his amusement park. Attractions include over 60 storybook sets, including Peter Rabbit’s Garden, Jack & Jill Hill, Fairy Music Farm Tunnel, fun rides like the Jolly Trolley, Wonder-Go-Round, and the Flecto Carousel. The park also hosts puppet shows at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater and is home to several animals that can be petted like rabbits, sheep, donkeys, and hamsters.

699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, Phone: 510-452-2259

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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