Jen Brodal/MDN Norman and Lucy Cork with their dog Chica are shown in front of the minigolf course at Lucy’s Amusement Park, Minot.

Norman and Lucy Cork have seen many changes over the 55 years they have been running Lucy’s Amusement Park, south of Minot. While they have more time these days, they do not mind things slowing down.

“Lucy’s is a challenging 18-hole minigolf course” said Lucy Cork.

The golf course has thrived in Minot through various trials and competitors. Cork originally began the course with her father, Maurice Oler, who was a naturally artistic engineer.

“We kept our prices low for families,” said Norman Cork.

Teens used to be the biggest clientele and now that demographic is toddlers and their parents. These days they have third and fourth generations coming out with their grandkids as well.

Lucy Cork designed and built the course and later Norman Cork came along while working another job and helped her support the course.

“There’d be many nights we would have some late-night groups and I would fall asleep in a chair waiting to lock up,” said Norman Cork.

The park has a 70- foot fiberglass slide that Oler built. Back in the day it was 10 cents a ride and had long lines and a nice income. The slide still stands and Norman Cork cleans the course up daily. Many of the holes are fiberglass design and each has a trick to it.

The Corks have a treasure trove of wonderful memories and the park has been their pride and joy. The couple have two sons and several grandchildren. Norman Cork remembers when they had the go-karts. “We would have a blast after hours with our boys,” he said.

The couple plan to stay open and see what the season brings. The Corks have summer hours until 9 p.m. and Norman Cork keeps the course well groomed. “I get disgusted with him sometimes but I never even would sell him for a million dollars,” said Lucy Cork.