Ralston Valley [e]Xpress Newspaper

These are the skeletal remains of the original Ferris wheel at Lakeside.

     If you need a fun, inexpensive place to hang out on a Friday night, Lakeside Amusement Park is the place to be! A complete experience will cost around $19.75 for unlimited rides, a large popcorn, a sno cone, and a giant soft pretzel. Those aren’t the only options, though . . .  Let’s break down all the ways you can keep your tour under $20 at Lakeside!

     ♪Small popcorn, Hawaiian ice, regular cotton candy, and unlimited rides: $18.75

     ♪Medium popcorn, Hawaiian ice, giant cotton candy, and unlimited rides: $20.25

     ♪Sno cone, king size churro, giant soft pretzel, and unlimited rides: $18.75

     ♪Hawaiian ice, king size churro, giant soft pretzel, and unlimited rides: $19.75

     Those are only some of the marvelous, inexpensive food sources you can obtain at Lakeside–they also have funnel cakes, giant pickles, nachos, and more! However, if you’re not in the mood for such snacks, the park also has several arcades with claw, pinball, and other such machines, most of which cost around 50¢.

     Throughout the park are classic carnival games like the ring toss, fishing, and water shooters. Most of those cost $1.50 to $2.00. Any way you split it, it’s quite easy to spend under $20 at Lakeside.