Lake Compounce

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Lake Compounce is an amazing park located between Bristol and Southington in Connecticut. It is the country's oldest continually operational theme park, having been established in 1846. The park is 332 acres in size and features a lakeside beach and a water park. The Wildcat, a wooden roller coaster constructed in 1927, is still in operation. The park has around 50 rides and attractions.

Some of the most popular attractions include Crocodile Cove, Connecticut's largest water park, Boulder Dash, the world's best wooden roller coaster, and Bayou Bay, which has millions of gallons of water where you may splash or bounce on the waves. Ride the wooden Boulder Dash coaster, Wave Swinger, and Drop Zone. The many waterslides and water playgrounds will keep you entertained and refreshed throughout the day.