This Rare Footage Of A Louisiana Amusement Park Will Have You Longing For The Good Old Days

Did you ever spend time in Pontchartrain Beach in New Orleans? If so, these videos are for you. Through them you’ll have the chance to relive the magic of this beautiful vacation spot and soak up all the fun that used to go on at this amazing park.

The video below was made in 1983, commemorating the end of this beautiful amusement park that charmed so many for so long.

Do you have any memories from Pontchartrain Beach that you’d like to share? What was your favorite ride from that time? Let us know! We love to hear your feedback.

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