Books on parks, history, & design

As part of our mission to preserve the rich heritage of our favorite regional parks, we are committed to publishing beautiful, high quality books on park history and design. The links below will take you to our sister site, RivershorePress.com, for more information and to get your own copy. If you have an idea for authoring your own book, contact us there as well.

Imagineering an American Dreamscape

America’s regional theme parks owe their existence to the magical land Walt built in Anaheim. This book tells their stories—where they came from, how they got started, and how they’ve changed over the decades.

Kings Island: A Photographic Journey

Take a walk down memory lane with this big, beautiful coffee table book full of photographs, concept art, and blueprints from Kings Island.

Kings Island: A Ride Through Time

In 1972, one of America’s most beloved theme parks swung open its gates for the first time. Now nearly fifty years later, the park is as amazing and grand as ever. Read the story behind this magical playground and how it has changed over time.