The park, comprising nearly half of the Town of Lakeside that it was responsible for creating in 1907, features the landmark Tower of Jewels.

[7] The park’s original buildings included the 150-foot Tower of Jewels at the park’s main entrance, a three-story Casino building featuring a theater and dining areas overlooking the lake, a natatorium, a 15,000 square foot ballroom, a roller skating rink, a boat house with a 160-foot pier, and a train station with clock tower, which was modeled after Denver's Union Station.

Original rides and attractions included the Lakeshore Railroad (a miniature railroad which circled the lake), a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel, an airship and balloon ascension platform, a Third Degree funhouse, the Devil's Palace (described as an "interesting and instructing amusement" featuring snakes and other reptiles),[9] a Shoot-the-Chutes, a mile-long Scenic Railway, and the Velvet Coaster.

[10] A ride called The Tickler was installed, but was soon removed after customers received serious injuries, including broken bones.

[15] Following its acquisition by Ben Krasner in 1935,[16] Lakeside underwent a period of major renovations and additions, further distancing the park from its original White City/Exhibition roots.

New buildings and features were built in the Art Deco style, including individual ticket booths for most major rides and attractions.

Architect Richard L. Crowther designed much of Lakeside's Art Deco and Modern features during this period, and included a great deal of neon lighting in his work.

[22][23] Of note: Carousel details: Rides and attractions which no longer exist include the Shoot-The-Chutes (a splash-down water ramp ride, its lagoon now occupied by the Scoota Boats), the Scenic Railway, the Velvet Coaster, the Derby Racer coaster, a Coney Island Tickler, an Octopus, the Double-Whirl, the Lindy Loop, and the Circle Swing.

From the mid 1940s through 1985, Lakeside's Funhouse featured an animated mannequin, Laffing Sal, whose loud laughter echoed through the park and surrounding neighborhood.

Due to rising liability and operational costs, the Funhouse was demolished in 1985;[28] the Dragon coaster was installed in its place.