Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch Plains was the sort of place locals took their kids on long summer days for an easy ride on the Dragon Coaster or a stomach-churning jaunt on the Tilt-A-Whirl.

But soon, apartments will stand in the place where the carousel and scrambler once spun. After years of deliberation and false alarms, Bowcraft is finally taking the first steps toward clearing the land. The plan for the area includes about 190 apartments, around 35 of which would be affordable housing units, according to township zoning official Robert LaCosta and a preliminary study.

But, Bowcraft doesn't have to be only a thing of the past. Enthusiasts can keep the summer tradition alive by purchasing the ride equipment —that is, if they have deep pockets.

Rides4U, a company that specializes in selling used and new amusement park rides, is helping sell off the Bowcraft rides.

Here's some of what's for sale.

Family Swing -- $95K

The family swings are going for $95,000, according to a pricing sheet posted online.

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Flying Dragon -- $60K

If you grew up in or around Scotch Plains, you likely rode this gem. If you didn't, you may have watched "Dragon Tales" or read "Lord of the Rings" or "Eragon" — either way a coaster like this will bring you back to the good old days.

You can nab the flying dragon coaster for $60,000.

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A 2000 file photo. (Joe Epstein)

Carousel -- $50K

If you've always wanted a horse, but don't want to put in the work of stabling it and feeding it, Bowcraft has your solution. $50,000 will buy you several horses, and maybe even a unicorn.

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Rock & Roll coaster -- $444K

This quick-spinning ride goes by several names at various amusement parks. Ride4U's pricing guide uses the vendor title: Bertazzon Musik Express. No matter what you call Bowcraft's used ride, for $444,000 you can own it.

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Looks like Bowcraft is auctioning off some fun items! Posted by Cassidy Grom on Saturday, December 1, 2018

Rhino -- $1.4K

An eBay user named NJ Bowcraft is also selling off large statues of animals, industrial kitchen appliances and outdoor trash cans — many of which appear to have once been used at the park. Take home this 11-foot long, 5-foot tall Rhino statue to complete your home's jungle look for $1,400.

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Swinging ship -- $95K

There is also this giant pirate ship for $95,000.

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Tilt-a-Whirl -- $10K

For those with larger yards, the Tilt-a-Whirl can easily make you the coolest house on the block. Or, convince your neighbors to chip in and you can all use it.

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Puppet Boy -- $1,250

This puppet boy statue could be yours for just $1,250.

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Several of the attractions from Bowcraft Amusement Park have been sold and will have new homes soon!! More available so... Posted by Rides-4-U on Thursday, November 15, 2018

But if you want to snatch any a piece of Jersey history, you'd better get on it. Rides4U posted a photo earlier this month that showed several items already marked as sold.

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A 2000 file photo at Bowcraft. (Joe Epstein)

No matter where the Bowcraft rides end up, some locals say they are going to miss the wholesome fun the little amusement park brought to their lives.

"Bowcraft was a special place. My memories go way way back," Scotch Plains native Suzy Monahan Stepnowski said. "I saw the transition from mini golf and archery, horseback rides and go-carts to batting cages and those giant swing cages. Then the rides came and the video games."

"(It was a) place we grew up...a place our family played together."

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