If you were in the South Bay from 1961 to 1980, you may remember Frontier Village.

Frontier Village was a western theme family amusement park with attractions that included a stagecoach, canoes, a mine ride, railroad, also some ‘thrill’ rides.

Remembering Frontier Village has gathered at the old site to reminisce about the amusement park with a summer picnic the past six years. This years’ picnic is this Saturday, June 30 beginning at 11:00am at the old Frontier Village location now known as Edenvale Park (200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose).

There will be booths set up with memorabilia, past employees will be on hand to reminisce, the Frontier Village gun fighters re-enact their old gun fighting show, a guided tour of the park pointing out where all the old attractions once stood, along with other actives.

There are plenty of tables, chairs, and barbeque grills. There will be hot dogs and drinks for sale or you can bring your own food.

Parking and admittance are free.

For location map and more information check here.

The Remembering Frontier Village web site contains a plethora of information. You will find a history of the park, maps of the park from various years, a list of rides & attractions with photos and descriptions, souvenirs (many photos), videos that include TV ads and home movies, and more.

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