Cascade Park is a lovely nature park in New Castle, originally founded as Big Run Falls following its purchase by Colonel Levi Brinton in 1892. The park was opened as a trolley and amusement park in 1897, easily accessible via trolley and train lines from Pittsburgh, Butler, and Harmony Throughout much of the 20th century, the park showcased amusement rides and attractions, including a theater, dance pavilion, carousel, and several roller coasters. Though its rides were removed in the 1970s and 1980s, some of its former attractions still stand today, including its dance pavilion, which was the largest of its kind in the state at the time of its construction. Today, the park has been converted into a public park facility, showcasing children's playgrounds, gardens, and walking and hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy opportunities for fishing and horseshoe play throughout the year or attend public special events such as the park's annual Back to the 1950s Weekend.

1928 E Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101, Phone: 724-656-3510

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