Fresno's Rotary Storyland.
Located in the historic Roeding park in Fresno's southwest central section, Storyland has provided generations of Fresnans (yes, Fresnan, ha) with tons of memories. Built by the Rotary club in the early 50s as a local answer to Disneyland, Storyland is a series of scenes out of the Grimm's Brother's fairy tales, complete with that dark, Medieval, Germanic vibe. I really don't remember that creepy Dark Forest tone to the park when I was a kid, but it is certainly an aspect. Talking to some friends who have also recently visited the park after decades, they too express surprise at the dark quality of the attractions. This is without a doubt, a jewel shining in the middle of Fresno, and really, a jewel for California. Most of the statues date back to the 1950s. If you have never experienced Rotary Storyland you really need to. Right across from the Fresno Zoo and Playland.

Rotary Storyland and Playland link www.storylandplayland.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/storylandplayland

This is a photo poster I created from the photos I shot one day last year when I took my kids. Available in two sizes, and printed on archival photo paper, the print may be purchased here: Etsy Storyland Link

Me riding the cars at Rotary Playland, ca. 1974. These same cars are still in use and providing kids with giant smiles. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

With my mom in the middle of Rotary Playland. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

A photo of me riding the merry go round at Rotary Storyland as a toddler. This must have been around 1971. Probably the first time I felt g-force, ha, I dont look too happy. The statues on the merry go round were the evil forest witch chasing Hansel and Gretel. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Highlights from the Legacki-Walker wedding, May 2014 in Grass Valley, CA

Two laughing fairy flower girls. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

The bride and groom see each other for the first time before the ceremony. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

The bride and groom share a moment of calm and romance before the ceremony. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Cute flower girl fairies. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com  

Proud mother of the bride. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Rain of rice. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Bride and groom share a pre-ceremony moment. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

The bride's best friend growing up tying her bright green converse. rad! www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Bride and best maid www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

The best maid giving a speech during the reception. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Bride and best maid reenacting a childhood photo. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Groom and mom embracing. I capture as many candid shot of embracing, kissing, loving, as possible. Here, the groom's mom walked up to the groom to take posed photos. They didnt know my camera was clicking away while they embraced. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Cute little fairy blowing bubbles. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Two souls become one. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Breaking the glass, a Jewish tradition. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Man and wife for the first time. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Day 2 ceremony within a beautiful rustic barn. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Bride and a bride's maid laughing. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

You may kiss the bride! www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

The bride and best maid reenacting childhood memories. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Bride and groom dance. One of the most memorable moments in the whole weekend. They obviously had practiced their dance routine, a 40's style swing style dance. www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

Young girl tearing up the dance floor during the reception! www.patrickgeorgephoto.com

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