The opening of New England’s Amusement And Water Parks. It’s definitely a sure sign of summer. And we have a pretty good selection to choose from. Whether you’re planning to be in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Maine, there’s something for everyone. So when is everything opening up? Don’t worry, we got you! But before we rundown when each of the amusement and water parks are opening, lets get into some fun facts about those thrill rides.
Amusement and Water Park Fun Facts
The Fastest Roller Coaster In The U.S. – As of January 2023, the roller coaster with the highest top speed in the United States was the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, New Jersey. It has a maximum speed of 206 kilometers per hour (128mph). I think I’ll keep my feet on the ground.
The Oldest Amusement Parks In The U.S. – Two of the top three oldest amusement parks are New England’s Amusement And Water Parks. Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park in Bristol, Connecticut has been around since 1846. Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA has been around since 1870. It also has many other names that it’s gone by before Six Flags New England: Gallup’s Grove, Riverside Grove, Riverside Park, and Riverside: The Great Escape. And tied with Six Flags is Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, around since 1870.
Lost Change For Charity – Speaking of Cedar Point in Ohio, they have a great thing they do for charity. Every year, they collect the change that falls out of people’s pockets on roller coasters. They also collect money thrown into fountains, and around the park, and donate it to charity. The amount varies from year to year, but is usually around $2,000.
The World’s Largest Water Park Can Hold 40,000 people – As an introvert who doesn’t like huge crowds, this freaks me out a little. World Waterpark in Edmonton, Alberta is not only the world’s largest water park, it also has the honor of being the world’s largest tourist attraction. It’s 655,550 square feet, and attracts 560,000 visitors every year.
New England’s Amusement And Water Parks
If you’re looking for an adventure this summer, somewhere fun to take the whole family, a place to cool off in the scorching summer sun, here are when some of New England’s Amusement And Water Parks.
