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About Americana Amusement

Americana Amusement, located at 5757 Hamilton Middletown Road in Monroe, Ohio, carries a rich history dating back to its roots as LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park (opened 1922; renamed Americana Amusement Park in 1978). Though the original grounds have since been redeveloped into Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park, the area remains a notable part of Monroe’s cultural tapestry. This venue page provides practical details for visitors and history-minded guests, including seating possibilities, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth trip with trusted local options.

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Seating and event spaces historically included a great seats-capacity tent that hosted acts such as the Hanneford Circus and Bear Country Jubilee, along with other notable venues like the Stardust Gardens Ballroom. While the park’s structures were largely removed by 2018 and the site now operates as Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park, the memory of its heyday remains a part of the local landscape. When planning a visit to Americana Amusement’s current landscape or exploring the surrounding area, consider these practical details and trusted local recommendations to make your trip easy and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Original name LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park (opened 1922); renamed Americana Amusement Park in 1978; park closed in 2002.
  • Location/address commonly cited as 5757 Hamilton Middletown Road, Monroe, Ohio (RCDB).
  • Peak attendance reached about 412,500 in 1993; attendance around 330,000 in 1992; later daily attendance on busy Saturdays in 2002 was estimated at 8,000–10,000.
  • Seating/event spaces included a 1,200-seat tent for the Hanneford Circus and the Bear Country Jubilee show; Stardust Gardens Ballroom was another key venue (lot of detail not publicly published).
  • Notable performers and acts in its history included Glenn Miller and the Dorsey Brothers; the park hosted major bands and touring acts over the decades.
  • A 1990 fire at the Stardust Gardens Ballroom caused over $5 million in damage; the park pursued several ownership changes before its final closure.
  • The site is now Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park; most park structures were demolished by 2018, with redevelopment by the City of Monroe and nearby institutions.