Place

Bumper Car Pavilion

A long rectangular building with a mural of people driving bumper cars on a sunburst pattern.
Bumper Car Pavilion

NPS / Nathan King

Quick Facts

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion

The Bumper Car Pavilion was originally called the Skooter when it came to the park in 1923. In 1995, the National Park Service organized a major volunteer effort that included constructing a foundation wall, replacing floorboards, and stabilizing the structure. The Bumper Car Pavilion is now a populuar venue for dances, concerts, private rentals, classes, and special events.

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Last updated: June 26, 2023