Lake Compounce Amusement Park
186 Enterprise Dr
Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06010
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Opened in 1846, Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. The amusement park also has a beach and a waterpark which can be enjoyed by guests for no extra charge.
The park's roots trace back to 1846, when a descendant of John Norton, Gad Norton, hired a scientist to perform an experiment using explosives. Though the experiment failed, Norton noted that thousands of people had shown up for the event and was inspired to open a park.
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Once operated by Kennywood Entertainment Company, Lake Compounce Amusement Park is owned by Palace Entertainment, the U.S. subsidiary of Parques Reunidos. It covers 332 acres (1.3 km�) of land, and there are plans for expansion.
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Opened in 1846, Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. It was inspired by a public science experiment featuring explosives.
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