A postcard featuring a night scene of West View Park in West View borough along Route 19. The park opened in 1906 and closed in 1977, entertaining generations of young people and their families in the ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For families in Pittsburgh, some of the most cherished memories come from amusement parks. The old West View Park in West View attracted visitors for over 70 years, and recently, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A piece of history has returned to where it belongs. For more than 70 years, West View Park was famous for its amusement rides. When it closed in 1977, most were torn down or sold ...

Mike Funyak, a 2011 Penn-Trafford High School alumnus who works in the amusement park industry, is looking for material for his proposed book about Allegheny County’s long-gone West View Park. Located ...

For 71 years, West View Park was a summertime destination for countless family gatherings, school picnics and people looking for fun and excitement. Whether it was the thrill of riding the roller ...