Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States located in Bristol, CT. Since the park is set on a lake at the base of a lush green mountain, you'll find it's not only beautiful and clean, but family friendly too. This fun-filled park originally opened in 1846 and would surely be a wonderful place to take the family. The park is less than 2 hours from NYC, Boston, and Providence, RI.
There's a ride for truly everyone's interests, from small child to adult. The whole family will enjoy Lake Compounce's Crocodile Cove which is Connecticut's largest water park. Cool off from the summer sun with a lazy river, water slides, and more. Lake Compounce offers than 50 rides and attractions, and I guarantee you'll be having fun in no time. Season passes are available if you'd like to visit the park on a regular basis.
Adults and teens will love Boulder Dash, which is one of the world's best wooden roller coasters, as well as Phobia Phear Coaster. If you're a dare devil, this ride is perfect for you at speeds of up to 65 mph! I am sure you'll find a ride you'll want to ride over and over. Don't forget Zoomer's Gas n' Go which is an antique mini corvette ride themed with 1950's nostalgia.
Circus World is the coolest kiddieland around. There's plenty of exciting rides and shows for the younger crowd in this section of the park. This has Scarlett's name written all over it.
If you prefer to extend your Lake Compounce visit for more than just an amusement park visit, you can make a reservation to stay at Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce. The campsite is open May through October and features 20 fully furnished cabins, 6 Cub Huts, 5 Teepee's, 56 RV sites and 50 tent sites.
I've lived in New England for 6 years now, but have never been to Lake Compounce previously. Since Scarlett is at an age where she can ride rides by herself and really enjoy an amusement park, I knew this would be the perfect time to take her.
From the minute we walked into Lake Compounce, fun was the only thing on our agendas. We got to the park when it opened at 11 AM, and the water section didn't open till 12. So for the first hour while we waited for Crocodile Cove to open, Scarlett rode the caterpillar train ride, Dumbo, a mini kiddie coaster, and a few other rides. Shockingly, the lines were not long at all and we barely had to wait for any of them! Scarlett loved that she was able to ride the rides by herself, she is very independent!
By the time 12 PM hit, it was very hot at about 90 degrees. Crocodile Cove was packed with so much to do we didn't know what to check out first. The wave pool water was cold and extremely refreshing. Scarlett enjoyed the kiddie section with the mini water slides and went down them many times. There are crazy water slides for teens and adults that are high up and go very fast. I skipped those because they are too much for me. I did go down some calmer water slides which I really loved!
It's so exciting as a parent to see your child having fun. I loved seeing Scarlett smile and have such a blast. You're only a small child for so long and her life is all about fun at this age! We spent a decent amount of time in the water section and then headed over to the lake so she could play in the sand.
If you're spending an extended period of time at Crocodile Cove, you can have lunch or a snack there. There's plenty of food options like pizza, burgers, hot dogs, fries, and cold beverages. Whatever you could possibly want at a typical amusement park to eat is available. Don't forget a sweet treat like cookies or ice cream!
Scarlett was very interested to check out the new Daniel Tiger show that Lake Compounce offers. We went to the 2 pm show and she absolutely loved it! Most young children love Daniel Tiger and the audience was very interested. The show is very interactive and the kid's were singing and dancing right along with Daniel and Katarina Kitty Cat who is also a main character of the show.
As I walked around, I noticed how clean the park was. There was no trash on the ground and the park was very well-maintained. Since this park has been around for a very long time, it has an old-timey feel to it, which I liked. It's quaint and has a lot of character. This park definitely does not feel like Disney World, it's small and intimate.
After the Daniel Tiger show, we rode a few more rides and then played some games. We did not win any prizes, but we enjoyed playing anyway. I loved Zoomer's Gas n' Go as one of the final rides I rode with Scarlett. She was the driver and an excellent one at that I might add. Sitting in an old classic car while you drive around a track with vintage ads while oldies play in the car was really cool. I'm a lover of classic cars and the 1950's era, so this ride was right up my alley!
Four hours went by in a flash and I couldn't believe how much fun we had. Like they say, time flies when you're having fun! Scarlett didn't want to leave, and I wish we had more time to spend at the park. Our Sunday was definitely a fun-filled family day and we had a wonderful time. We left with happy memories and smiles. I hope to visit again next summer!
If you're in the New England area, you must make a trip to visit Lake Compounce. The whole family will absolutely love it!
*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Lake Compounce for providing admission tickets in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.
There's a ride for truly everyone's interests, from small child to adult. The whole family will enjoy Lake Compounce's Crocodile Cove which is Connecticut's largest water park. Cool off from the summer sun with a lazy river, water slides, and more. Lake Compounce offers than 50 rides and attractions, and I guarantee you'll be having fun in no time. Season passes are available if you'd like to visit the park on a regular basis.
Adults and teens will love Boulder Dash, which is one of the world's best wooden roller coasters, as well as Phobia Phear Coaster. If you're a dare devil, this ride is perfect for you at speeds of up to 65 mph! I am sure you'll find a ride you'll want to ride over and over. Don't forget Zoomer's Gas n' Go which is an antique mini corvette ride themed with 1950's nostalgia.
Circus World is the coolest kiddieland around. There's plenty of exciting rides and shows for the younger crowd in this section of the park. This has Scarlett's name written all over it.
If you prefer to extend your Lake Compounce visit for more than just an amusement park visit, you can make a reservation to stay at Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce. The campsite is open May through October and features 20 fully furnished cabins, 6 Cub Huts, 5 Teepee's, 56 RV sites and 50 tent sites.
I've lived in New England for 6 years now, but have never been to Lake Compounce previously. Since Scarlett is at an age where she can ride rides by herself and really enjoy an amusement park, I knew this would be the perfect time to take her.
From the minute we walked into Lake Compounce, fun was the only thing on our agendas. We got to the park when it opened at 11 AM, and the water section didn't open till 12. So for the first hour while we waited for Crocodile Cove to open, Scarlett rode the caterpillar train ride, Dumbo, a mini kiddie coaster, and a few other rides. Shockingly, the lines were not long at all and we barely had to wait for any of them! Scarlett loved that she was able to ride the rides by herself, she is very independent!
By the time 12 PM hit, it was very hot at about 90 degrees. Crocodile Cove was packed with so much to do we didn't know what to check out first. The wave pool water was cold and extremely refreshing. Scarlett enjoyed the kiddie section with the mini water slides and went down them many times. There are crazy water slides for teens and adults that are high up and go very fast. I skipped those because they are too much for me. I did go down some calmer water slides which I really loved!
It's so exciting as a parent to see your child having fun. I loved seeing Scarlett smile and have such a blast. You're only a small child for so long and her life is all about fun at this age! We spent a decent amount of time in the water section and then headed over to the lake so she could play in the sand.
If you're spending an extended period of time at Crocodile Cove, you can have lunch or a snack there. There's plenty of food options like pizza, burgers, hot dogs, fries, and cold beverages. Whatever you could possibly want at a typical amusement park to eat is available. Don't forget a sweet treat like cookies or ice cream!
Scarlett was very interested to check out the new Daniel Tiger show that Lake Compounce offers. We went to the 2 pm show and she absolutely loved it! Most young children love Daniel Tiger and the audience was very interested. The show is very interactive and the kid's were singing and dancing right along with Daniel and Katarina Kitty Cat who is also a main character of the show.
As I walked around, I noticed how clean the park was. There was no trash on the ground and the park was very well-maintained. Since this park has been around for a very long time, it has an old-timey feel to it, which I liked. It's quaint and has a lot of character. This park definitely does not feel like Disney World, it's small and intimate.
After the Daniel Tiger show, we rode a few more rides and then played some games. We did not win any prizes, but we enjoyed playing anyway. I loved Zoomer's Gas n' Go as one of the final rides I rode with Scarlett. She was the driver and an excellent one at that I might add. Sitting in an old classic car while you drive around a track with vintage ads while oldies play in the car was really cool. I'm a lover of classic cars and the 1950's era, so this ride was right up my alley!
Four hours went by in a flash and I couldn't believe how much fun we had. Like they say, time flies when you're having fun! Scarlett didn't want to leave, and I wish we had more time to spend at the park. Our Sunday was definitely a fun-filled family day and we had a wonderful time. We left with happy memories and smiles. I hope to visit again next summer!
If you're in the New England area, you must make a trip to visit Lake Compounce. The whole family will absolutely love it!
*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Lake Compounce for providing admission tickets in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.
"It's so exciting as a parent to see your child having fun." So true and looks like you had fun, too! The photo of both of you in the black car is nice... (an o l s mom)
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