Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park

We came here for the first time because it was Phantom Fall Fest. I would suggest buying tickets online before going. If you pick your specific day, it’s $20 cheaper. It’s $30 for parking which I’m not sure why. I guess you can’t escape paying extra when you go anywhere. Cashless so make sure you have a credit or debit card for parking. There are 4 haunted houses to go in. One was boring and not scary. The other three were fun. I don’t scare easily but they definitely put effort into it. Overall it was a lot of fun. It is the oldest amusement park in the US. Lots of fun rides, games and concession stands. Water rides are open during the summer. They have a variety of Pepsi products that are free while you are there. Overall a great value for a few hours of fun.

Oct 13, 2024 · Andrew Izzo

Had a great time. It was a fun Christmas activity. The balloon man was amazing and made her a candy cane and a snow globe. The unlimited hot chocolate cup and churros were a hit too. Munchkin loved the train ride around the lake and of course visiting with Santa was the best part. It was not crowded at all and she had a great time.

Dec 22, 2024 · Antonia Colón

Lake Compounce has been a special place for me ever since I was a kid in summer camp. It’s where I conquered my fear of rides on some of my first roller coasters, creating memories that I’ll never forget. Over the years, I’ve loved seeing how they’ve updated and improved the park while still keeping its charm. Working at the Phantom Fall Fest was an incredible experience—so much fun and such a unique way to see the magic behind the scenes. Lake Compounce is truly a place filled with nostalgia, excitement, and amazing moments!

Dec 05, 2024 · Scarlet Rose

This review is for the Holiday Lights event at Lake Compounce. This is the oldest operating amusement park in the U.S. and it opened in 1846. It's 365 acres and located in Bristol and Southington, CT. The body of water located in the park is the Lake Compounce; there is a beach at the lake and a water park. The name of the lake came from a native American who signed a deed over to the settlers; Chief John Compound, who was from the Mattatuck-Tunxis tribe. There are 44 attractions, 5 rollercoasters, and 13 water rides. Wildcat is the 14th oldest wooden rollercoaster in the world. They also have a newer award winning wooden rollercoaster called Boulder Dash; this has been named the #1 wooden rollercoaster in the world for 5 years. The historic Lake Compounce Carousel was built around 1890 and moved to the park in 1911. In December, they host the Holiday Lights event which runs through December 31. It's a fun event for children and adults. They deck the park with lights and have the tallest Christmas tree in CT, which is 100 ft tall. There were plenty of rides, games, and activities. Some activities include letters to Santa, DIY snow globe, and personalized ornaments. There's an opportunity to visit Santa, holiday characters, and storytime. There are some dining options onsite such as Johnny Rockets, a food truck, and dining hall. The prices were high which is typical for amusement parks. I've read that people bring their own food/drinks and would go eat it in the car and go back into the park after. We went on a Saturday evening which was pretty busy but not too overwhelming. There was a parking booth, large parking lot, and attendants showing people where to park. Upon entering the park, you can't miss that beautiful large Christmas tree. The restrooms were plentiful and clean. There are ticket booths and the lines moved pretty quickly. The rides were plentiful, cute, and fun for the kids. It was very cold and in the teens; there were some fire pits if you want to warm up. The lines for the rides were short and quick; the longest was the train ride. We were there for 3.5 hours and left right before it closed. We didn't get to ride all the rides but felt like we got our money's worth. Overall, my family and especially my child enjoyed the the park. This is definitely going to be a family tradition going forward. Also, I can't wait to check it out in the summer and will provide another update.

Dec 15, 2024 · Kim V.

Had an absolutely amazing time with some friends for the holidays! The train ride was stunning and the rides were so fun, lots of fun things to do there. However, if you don’t buy your ticket online you must pay double to get in, which I find very silly and disappointing. So buy beforehand online! They also do not accept cash, but this isn’t anything new. It’s only a little inconvenient but they will provide cards for you to use in the park. Just be aware! This place is amazing all year round despite those!

Jan 01, 2025 · Gabrielle M