The dance hall that was constructed in the park, Danceland, became a landmark for various bands and artists that performed there.

The park was in an abandoned state for several years and subjected to arson fires before being torn down in 1980 and replaced by a shopping center and residential facility in 1981.

[4][5] Dips also operated under the name Leap-the-Dips, and the roller coaster remained in the park through its closure in 1977.

[9] A number of other amusement rides were added, including a Scooter,[10] a Caterpillar,[11] a second carousel,[12][13] and a Joy Plane.

This, combined with the effects of the Great Depression on the Pittsburgh region, resulted in few changes being made to West View Park for the first half of the 1930s.

West View Park's first Eyerly Aircraft Company ride was installed in 1936, the Loop-O-Plane.

Harton became general manager of West View Park, a position he would maintain until his death in 1966.

[22][23] Without increased investment or the space for larger rides, West View Park could not compete.

[2] In the early morning of September 29, 1973, Danceland burned to the ground as a result of faulty electrical wiring.

After standing abandoned for several years, the park was eventually razed, and a shopping center and residential facility opened in 1981 on the grounds.

The shopping center was named after West View Park, using a carousel horse as a logo in tribute.

The shopping center continues to stand today, hosting a Giant Eagle supermarket.

Stick Man, a coming-of-age novel written by West View native Richard Rossi, featured the park.