Discover Lake Compounce

A Tradition of Togetherness

From single-day adventures to weekend getaways, Lake Compounce has been the place for great family escapes for generations. With uniquely themed attractions of all shapes and sizes, America’s first amusement park offers endless fun for everyone. Fill your day with surprises at the one park where the smiles are bigger, the laughs last longer and the memories are forever.

Classic Coasters, Modern Thrills

Satisfy your need for speed with Lake Compounce’s collection of unique coasters. Fly through the woods at over 60 miles per hour on Boulder Dash, 5-time winner of the World’s Best Wooden Coaster award. The park’s original wooden coaster, Wildcat, is back in action with a new track that’s smoother than ever. Then step up to the inverted fun of the steel coasters Phobia Fear and Zoomerang with their towering loops and launches. Upgrade to a Speedy Pass to enjoy more thrills and less time in line.

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Hit Refresh on Your Summer

Splash away the hottest days in Crocodile Cove, Connecticut’s largest water park. From thrilling to chilling, there are countless ways to keep your cool. Escape the jaws of the towering Venus Vortex slide. Fly through the tube of Storm Surge on an electric journey of light and sound. Hang ten in two unique wave pools, or just drift away on everyone’s favorite, the lazy river.

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Giggle, Swing, Soar and Scream

Spin on into Kiddie Land, where kids are at the center of all the fun. Nine kid-sized rides let our pint-sized guests soar on the back of an elephant, take the wheel of a classic car or race their friends on daredevil motorcycles. With carousels, swings and all the kid things, Lake Compounce has what it takes to make your kids’ day the best day ever.

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All Together Now!

Lake Compounce has several rides in that sweet spot the whole family can enjoy together. Zap the haunted visitors of Bleakstone Manor with your laser guns on Ghost Hunt. Take a spin on the classic Wave Swinger. Hold tight to each other when you experience 3 G’s at 90 feet in the air on Thunder N Lightning. And there are plenty of thrills to go around on the multi-directional Rev-O-Lution.

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Family Fun in Every Season

Keep an eye on the calendar for special events throughout the year. Catch free concerts on the lake shore each summer weekend- with fireworks for July 4^th. Scare up the Halloween fun during Phantom Fall fest. Thrill all day and fright all night in haunted houses and scare zones. Then make your season sparkle with New England’s favorite holiday tradition, Holiday Lights.

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You Belong in a Cabana

Make it a VIP visit with a private cabana rental. You’ll have it made in your very own shade, and you can get food and drinks delivered right to your cabana. Choose from different sizes and locations, or reserve a couple of relaxing island loungers in the shade.

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See You by the Campfire 🏕️

Turn your day into a real getaway with an overnight at the Lake Compounce Campground. Choose from several lodging options like a family-sized cabin, a quaint cottage, or a convenient site for your RV. Then jump in fun activities like gaga ball, horseshoes, tennis, basketball and more.

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America’s First Amusement Park

Lake Compounce got its start as a picnic park in 1846. The carousel made its debut on Memorial Day in 1911. In 1929 you could get a speed boat ride around the lake for just 15 cents. Throughout the years, Lake Compounce led the way with bigger, bolder rides and can’t-miss concerts. Today the park looks better than ever as we balance new thrills and traditional excitement. As the longest continuously-operating amusement park in America, we are experts in family fun.

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