The Never Never Land, Tacoma, Washington

 The Never Never Land was a unique amusement park, dedicated to classic children's fairy tales. It opened its doors on  July 4, 1964, being the creation of canadian Alfred “Al” Pettersen. 

The Never Never Land is long gone, and only traces of the foundations, covered in vegetation are the only signs of its existence.

Humpty Dumpty, perched upon this stack of giant books, welcomes visitors to this enchanting ten-acre storyland park. Beyond this colorful entrance, a fabulous world of fairytale fantasy unfolds midst the deep, green forest truly a make-believe paradise for the young of all ages.

Says Simple Simon to the pieman,

"Indeed, I have not any."

Simple Simon and many other famous verse from the world of children's literature, come to life in the enchanting Never Never Land - a make-believe paradise for young and old alike.

Mama, Papa and Baby Bear watch in amazement as Goldilocks flees from their cottage. This and many other favorite children's stories come to life in this enchanting land of fairytale fantasy.

While he waits for help, this brave little Dutch Boy uses his finger to plug a small leak in a huge dike. dike. Many favorite children's tales colorfully depicted in this fabulous ten-acre storyland park.

Famous verse and stories from the wealth of children's literature are brought to life in this fabulous ten-acre storyland park truly a make-believe paradise for the young of all ages.

The wicked wolf shows Red Riding Hood the long way to her Grandma's house, all the while planning to take the short cut himself. This is one of many favorite children's tales that are colorfully depicted in this fabulous ten-acre storyland park.

Mistress Mary waters her garden of "Silver Bells and Cockle Shells, and Pretty Maids all in a row." This is one of many favorite children's verses which are colorfully depicted in fabulous ten-acre storyland.

While Mom and Dad look on, the youngsters play on the slide concealed inside this giant shoe one of the most popular features at this fabulous ten-acre storyland.