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Lake Compounce

1846 establishments in ConnecticutAmusement parks in ConnecticutAmusement parks opened in 1846Buildings and structures in Bristol, ConnecticutOperating amusement parks
Parques ReunidosSouthington, ConnecticutTourist attractions in Hartford County, Connecticut
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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. It spans 332 acres (134 ha), which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove included in the price of admission. 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, 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.

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Lake Compounce
Enterprise Drive, Bristol

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Enterprise Drive 185
06489 Bristol
Connecticut, United States
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