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Playland at the Conservatory: A Garden Railway Celebrating San Francisco’s West End

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ages: All

Location: Conservatory of FLowers

	Cost: $7.00
	Tickets: 415-831-2090
	Website URL for tickets, registration, or signup
	Volunteers Needed? No

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	Event Hosted By: Conservatory of Flowers www.conservatoryofflowers.org Contact: Lau Hodges 415-831-2090 info@sfcof.org

Event Description
Step right up for a ride back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new garden railway display celebrating the legendary Playland at the Beach and a bygone era of seaside amusement that was located on San Francisco’s West End. In a dazzling display landscaped with hundreds of dwarf plants, model trains and trolleys wend their way past the famed Sutro Baths, zip around a replica of the Victorian-era Cliff House and whiz through a fantastic mini version of San Francisco’s beloved Playland at the Beach.

Young and old alike will marvel at the sight of Playland’s most famous attractions in miniature, all in swirling motion and bright with twinkling carnival lights, while the sounds of the arcade and even Laffing Sal’s boisterous voice transport visitors right back to the midway. Wee rollercoaster cars climb the steep tracks of the Big Dipper, Playland’s biggest thrill ride from the 1920s to the 1950s, while a mini Airplane Ride spins and spins in circles. Other attracti

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In addition to restoration and advocacy, Parks Trust’s more than 3,500 members provide support for a range of original programming, including Street Parks, the Innovator Awards, and the Park Partners Program, through which more than 50 community groups receive fiscal sponsorship, administrative support, and fundraising guidance from Parks Trust.