Time Travel: Going to Compton Park in the 1980s and Resort South of City from 1965 No Longer Operating
By Dick Duez on May 24, 2026 from History Blog
Although some of this is still familiar, a lot of this has changed. This is a photo of Compton Park from 1987 and it is still being widely used to this day. In the distance, two youngsters are playing basketball. The court, for years, drew huge crowds to play hoops. If you have any memories of the park from this era - or any era - please add them in the comment section below.
It was once a major tourist attraction, and at the time of this photo in 1965, Lake Riley in Lewis County was a big draw. for locals and tourists. It today is a private residence. It is believed to have shut down business operations in the mid-1980s.
Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at at dick@duez.ws
