The Giant Dipper in Belmont — along with the park itself — has been through some good, and a lot of bad, times. But after a ...

Folks don't seem to be getting along as much,” the mayor said. “But when you come here, that kind of all washes away, and you ...

Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as an icon of Belmont Park and ...

Iconic attractions like the Giant Dipper have helped cement Belmont Park as the ultimate spot for thrills and chills on the ...

Once a bustling destination filled with laughter and rides, Belmont Park faced closure in the '70s. Despite its nostalgic charm and value, the park was threatened with demolition.

It got extra attention in the late '90s, when a local radio station held a contest to see who could stay on the coaster the longest.

The Giant Dipper at Belmont Park is also the only one whose construction the duo supervised. Its track length is 2,800 feet and its highest points are 75 feet above the ground.

The Belmont Park website said the Giant Dipper travels at speeds up to 48 mph and reaches a maximum height of 75 feet. Riders must be at least 50 inches tall to enjoy the Giant Dipper.

Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park is ranked #23 out of 31 things to do in San Diego. See pictures and our review of Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and local leaders attended Belmont Park's centennial celebration Tuesday, honoring the park's 100 ...

The Mission Beach Entertainment Center — later renamed Belmont Park by the City of San Diego — opened to the public in 1925, with the Giant Dipper serving as one of the park’s star attraction.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Since Belmont Park first opened to the public in 1925, the historic Mission Beach amusement park and its iconic wooden roller coaster have become synonymous with San ...