It may be 2024, but walk through the gates of Stricker’s Grove and it’s 1994. Family Day this year was pure sweet nostalgia. Our first ride was the train. Everyone was so kind and patient standing in line, which moved extremely fast, and everyone was so friendly. We hopped on the train and instantly spotted a bald eagle flying low over the field next to the park. The train takes you all around the property and alongside the farm next door (the fall mums are almost ready, and the pumpkin patch is sprawling!) Then we grabbed a hot dog ($2) and a hot mett ($4). Drinks were FREE (we each grabbed an Orange Crush for the vintage vibes). Then we were back in line— for The Tornado! This little wooden coaster is a BLAST. The air time you get on these hills is unmatched. As we climbed the first hill, the little girl in front of me put her hands up, but the kid behind us screamed, “But what if I dieeee?!” 🤣 My husband was certain the train left the track after the airtime on that second hill, but we did not. A minute later we were back at the station, safe and sound but thoroughly thrilled! Then we rode The Teddy Bear— a replica of the original Coney Island kiddie coaster— and it was just as fun, though a little less thrilling. All in all, this is a great little park. Everything is well kept and clean and fun. Perfect place for a company picnic or the 4th of July or the Hamilton County Fair or the second Sunday in August. 🤗 My deepest thanks to the owners and employees for keeping it so nineties and lovely and open to the public for these 4 precious days a year. It’s got to be a lot of work keeping it so nice but all that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! This little park is a time capsule and a treasure. We had such a beautiful night!