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Lake Compounce
Amusement park in Connecticut, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States.[1][2] It spans 365 acres (148 ha), which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove, both included in the price of admission.[3] The park was acquired from Kennywood Entertainment Company by Palace Entertainment, the U.S. subsidiary of Parques Reunidos. In addition to the 14th oldest wooden roller coaster in the world, Wildcat,[4] its newer wooden roller coaster, Boulder Dash, has won the Golden Ticket Award for the #1 Wooden Coaster in the World for five consecutive years.[5]
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Previously known as Lake Compounce (1846–1985), Hershey Lake Compounce (1986–1987), Lake Compounce Festival Park (1988–1995) | |
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Location | 185 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, Connecticut, United States |
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Coordinates | 41°38′30″N 72°55′24″W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 1846; 178 years ago (1846) |
Owner | Parques Reunidos |
Slogan | "New England's family theme park!" |
Operating season | May through December |
Area | 365 acres (1.48 km2) |
Attractions | |
Total | 44 |
Roller coasters | 5 |
Water rides | 13 |
Website | www |
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