Amusement Water

At the Beach, at the Beach, at Pontchartrain Beach, you'll have fun, you'll have fun, everyday of the week!

Harry J. Batt Sr. owned Pontchartrain Beach, and what a grand idea he had! Mr. Batt traveled the world to find the most unique amusement park rides. So many memories that have been collected. I loved putting my POP (pay one price) bracelet on....so many rides....those were special POP days at The Beach! The Haunted House, Wild Maus, and The Zephyr all my favorite. As The Haunted House cars creeped thru the ghoulish characters...this would only prime me for The Wild Maus! Oh what carefree fun....At The Beach!

Back with the present day....with Bryan Batt, son of Harry and Gayle Batt. He has written a "Momior", an intimate book about his mother. I can not imagine growing up with an amusement park always at your disposal. Bryan Batt is a very accomplished man himself, his resume is very long... along with his a partner he has "Hazelnut" at 5515 Magazine St. An eclectic gift and design shop. They even have Pontchartrain Beach fabric! Sorry no Wild Maus or Zephyr print, but bright and colorful. As it states on their website..."Old New Orleans, with a chic metropolitan twist."

Byran Batt's book is titled "She Ain't Heavy She's My Mother." One of the questions asked by Craig Wilson of "USA Today" was..."What do you think kept her going through your alcoholic father's infidelities and now having to battle lung cancer? And a gay son to boot!"

Makes you want to read the book...doesn't it?

Pontchartrain Beach closed in 1983....Thanks for the memories!