In 1954 there were 218 amusements in the park, but during that time the zone began to face stiff competition from Knott's berry farm and then Disneyland.
In 1971, the name changed to "Queen's Park", to coincide with the public opening of the historical ocean liner RMS Queen Mary, which the city had purchased as a combination tourist attraction and hotel. The park retained this name until closing and demolition in 1979--1980. Most locals continued calling it "The Pike".
