Roller coaster

Giant Skyrocket

At Six Flags Astro World · United States

Giant Skyrocket roller coaster

Giant Skyrocket was a wooden roller coaster originally designed and built by Audley Ingersoll in 1924 for the now defunct Venice Park in Houston, Texas. It was one of the largest roller coasters built in the 1920s, and was Houston's first major roller coaster. It was later relocated to Houston's Playland Park with involvement from John A. Miller and H. S. Smith, where it operated until its closure in the early 1960s.

Summary from Wikipedia. Confirm ride status with the park before visiting.

TypeWoodManufacturerLake Contrary Amusement ParkStatusDefunct
Height110 ftLength6,600 ftInversions0

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