Photos of amusement parks from the 1930s to the 1970s show you what a day at the theme park used to be like.

Greg Hatala/for NJ Advance Media Vintage photos of amusement parks and fairs in N.J. In 1962, Freddy Cannon told us all about Palisades Park in his eponymous hit record.

Some -- such as Bergen County's Palisades Amusement Park, which closed in 1971 -- were known statewide; others were not renowned.

In the early 1950s, Palisades Amusement Park drew millions with its Cyclone, saltwater pool and skyline views.

See how historical photos compare to the modern day aerial view of Chippewa Lake Amusement Park.