California Desert Adventure
Abandoned Marshal Scotty’s Playland Park
July 2, 2021
In El Cajon, California is the remains of Marshal Scotty’s Playland Park. The amusement park opened in 1967 and enjoyed success until the 90’s. Since the owner was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1990 parts of the property has been used as a day camp, a go-cart raceway, and, most recently, a Halloween fright trail. The private property has not been used since 2015 has been sitting abandoned in the blazing sun. We explored briefly as the blinding sun and barking dogs about the adjacent properties had their way…