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	Lake Compounce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol, Connecticut and a small part of the neighboring town of Southington, Connecticut.
		According to legend, Lake Compounce was once a land owned by Chief John Compound, who sold his land to John Norton for pennies on the dollar and miscellaneous trinkets, including a large copper tea kettle.
		Now nicknamed "The Lake" the park also has a genuine open-air trolley built in the same year as the carousel, 1911.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Compounce (1252 words)

	Discount Lake Compounce tickets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In 1847, Lake Compounce introduced the "Southern method" of cooking lamb to families, groups and organizations and the long and profitable tradition of summer barbecues began.
		Lake Compounce remained under the ownership of the Pierce and Norton Corporation until 1966, when Edward G. Pierce, Isaac's grandson, sold his interests to the Norton family.
		As Lake Compounce continues in the new millennium, a balance of change and tradition continue to be important for the nation's first amusement park.
	www.amusementpark.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/info/type/history/parkid/94 (903 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Lake Compounce at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lake Compounce is on the Bristol-Southington, Connecticut town line.
		Lake Compounce, as the name implies is built along side what is really isn't more than a large pond.
		Lake Compounce does not allow you to bring coolers or food into the park, however they do provide a few shaded picnic benches outside of the park entrance if you wish to bring your own food and leave it in your car for the day.
	www.epinions.com /content_150203108996 (3057 words)

	USATODAY.com - Travel - News - America's oldest amusement park finds new life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lake Compounce had run the gamut and was on the brink of collapse, a fate hundreds of the nation's older traditional amusement parks had already met.
		At the other side of the lake is a modern yet miniature version of an steam engine railroad line, which chugs along more than a half-mile of track with open-air passenger coaches in tow.
		In 1998, Lake Compounce added a family water park at the lake's shore called "Splash Harbor." It has the latest in water slides, water cannons and a wave pool.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/news/features/2002/2002-07-22-amusement-park.htm (1230 words)

	Lake Compounce Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country...but you would never be able to tell it is so old.
		Lake Compounce has a nice mixture of old and new rides, and all are well maintained and run well, regardless of age.
		Finally, for the 2000 season, Lake Compounce has announced they are building a new wooden roller coaster, which will cover nearly a mile of track, racing along the same mountain as the sky ride.
	www.americanmidway.com /reviews/compounce.html (371 words)

	Summertimes 1997 \| Lake Compounce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lake Compounce began as a picnic park in 1846 when Gad Norton, the owner of the property, allowed the public to swim and row on the spring fed lake named after Chief Compound, a Tunxis Indian who, legend has it, drowned while trying to cross the lake in a large brass kettle.
		In 1875, Norton and Pierce petitioned local legislators to move the boundaries of Lake Compounce from Southington to Bristol.
		For many, Lake Compounce has been a place for memories, a venue for cheese dogs and caramel corn and a ride on the Wildcat.
	www.newmassmedia.com /summer97/compounce.html (1211 words)

	Business Wire: Garfield and Odie find ''Cool New Summer Hangout'' at Lake Compounce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Officials for Lake Compounce and Garfield announced that the fat cat and his sidekick will make "The Lake" their summer home appearing throughout the theme park during the 2000 season to meet and entertain guests.
		Lake Compounce is currently completing a $40 million expansion by its managing partner, Kennywood Entertainment Company, West Mifflin, PA. The investment includes more than 25 new rides and attractions, as well as physical improvements on the 325-acre site.
		Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the United States, operating continuously since 1846.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_April_17/ai_61521082 (474 words)

	The Shore Line Trolley Museum: Articles: Lake Compounce
		Opened in 1846 near Bristol, CT, Lake Compounce was the country's first amusement park, and offered swimming, rowing, picnic tables, a gazebo and even a bowling alley.
		In 1911, a brand new carrousel was opened at Compounce, and in that same year, the Osgood-Bradley company of Worcester, MA delivered car number 1414 to the Connecticut Company's fleet.
		With both parties pleased with the first season, the museum and Lake Compounce look forward to continuing their arrangement in the coming years.
	www.bera.org /articles/compounce.html (857 words)

	The Bristol Press - News - 12/03/2005 - Parents sue park over sons death
		The lawsuit filed in New Britain Superior Court claims that Lake Compounce and Total Landscaping and Tree Service of Newtown are responsible for the boy’s death.
		"To me, it’s hard to believe that between the grounds crew of Lake Compounce and the tree company employees, that nobody recommended the removal of a long-standing, obvious dead tree which was obviously dangerous to passersby in a busy area of the park," said David Jaffe, a Hartford lawyer.
		Lake Compounce officials, who could not be reached late Friday, have said the tragedy was "a natural occurrence" and an "act of God."
	www.bristolpress.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15685174&BRD=1643&PAG=461&dept_id=10486&rfi=6 (988 words)

	SFNE Central Forums -> Canobie Lake vs. Lake Compounce
		Skyride vs. Compounce Mountain Skyride: IMO, CMS was the scariest ride at the Lake.
		Lake Compounce vs. Canobie Lake: Canobie is a lot more beautiful and peaceful.
		never been to compounce so i didn't vote....canobie is still okay i guess but the more times i go to six flags and other better places, the less and less i like canobie.
	forums.sfne.com /index.php?showtopic=2740 (1150 words)

	Lake Compounce \| Bristol, CT
		Lake Compounce is New England's Family Theme Park and the country's oldest amusement park dating back to 1846.
		This historic amusement park is located beneath Compounce Mountain and beside a beautiful lake.
		The park began as a picnic area at the end of a trolley line in the 1800s and is now the number one seasonal attraction in Connecticut.
	www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /themeparks/locator/park.mpl?id=lakecompounce_ct (193 words)

	SFNE Central Forums -> [Trip Report] Lake Compounce Saturday June 7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		I heard the general manager of Lake Compounce talk about the park's theme on a PBS television special about classic parks.
		Lake Compounce's "theme" is that of a classic, and classy, old-time New England park.
		I'm sorry to be rude, but i've been to canobie and Lake Compounce, and LC easily takes the cake.
	sfne.com /forums/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=418&s=6d8e8d34da550a3620d3218b0f048ea3 (1805 words)

	Press Release (Roller Coaster Enthusiast Makes Historic 5,000th Ride on Lake Compounce's Boulder Dash)
		BRISTOL, Conn., Aug. 5, 2005 -- Today marked a historic event at Lake Compounce, America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park, when Anthony "Coaster Tony" Reynolds rode the nationally recognized Boulder Dash wooden roller coaster for the 5,000th time.
		Boulder Dash is the only roller coaster in the world that is built entirely into the side of a mountain.
		Lake Compounce, New England's Family Theme Park, is owned by Kennywood Entertainment of Pittsburgh, PA. Kennywood purchased the park in 1996 and invested nearly $70 million in rides and attractions.
	www.rcdb.com /document178.htm (354 words)

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		Lake Compounce is only about 15 minutes from my house and although they don't have an Intamin Hypercoaster or BandM Floorless coaster, they have what I call "good atmosphere".
		Lake Compounce is proof that you don't need record breakers or expensive rides to be fun.
		Lake Compounce's signature ride, Boulderdash is my favorite wooden coaster and it only cost $6 million.
	www.coasterbuzz.com /2003-29-363125.htm (792 words)

	Coasterimage.com - Lake Compounce Pictures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		We visited Lake Compounce as the second day of a 5 day amusement park trip.
		We went in with the mentality that this was a smaller park so we could hit everything and get moving in a half day or so, but Lake Compounce just won us over so much that we stayed until closing.
		Lake Compounce should be on every enthusiasts "must visit" list.
	www.coasterimage.com /pictures/lakecompounce (182 words)

	Lake Compounce \| Boston Central
		Lake Compounce,the nation's oldest amusement park, features Connecticut's biggest water park and has added two thrilling new rides as it prepares to open its 160th consecutive season.
		New this year on the Lake Front Stage will be Totally Retro, a show of 70's and 80's music, costumes and tributes to popular television shows.
		Lake Compounce, New England's Family Theme Park, owned by Kennywood of Pittsburgh, PA, will open for the 2005 season on Saturday, May 14th.
	www.bostoncentral.com /activities/lake_compounce/p974.php (401 words)

	Boulder Dash @ Lake Compounce - Theme Park Critic - Nation's Best Theme Parks and Rides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This is a "Must Ride" at Lake Compounce, and hopefully you will get an air-time fest, unlike me. Any seat gives a great ride, but I liked the back slightly better, better, because you had a wilder ride, and you were whipped down drops.
		When I was at Lake Compounce, I only got to take two rides on Boulder Dash because it was my first time at the park and I wanted to experience as many different rides as possible.
		Speaking of "The Lake", anytime that I heard one of the ride ops say "Thank you for riding ______ and we hope you enjoy your day at The Lake.", I couldn't help but say in my head "The Lake" like a neighbor of the park from across the street at ESPN, Dan Patrick.
	www.themeparkcritic.com /scripts/ViewRide.asp?RideID=592 (3230 words)

	Lake Compounce Fan Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Signature ride is Boulder Dash, a unique 4,700 foot wooden roller coaster that uses the Lake's natural mountainous terrain
		There are 29 days until Lake Compounce opens on 05/13.
		Lake Compounce announces new ride and other improvements
	www.lakecompounce.org (99 words)

	The Bristol Press - News - 11/24/2004 - New GM to take reins at Lake Compounce
		Brick said the staff is the biggest asset at Lake Compounce.
		McAneny oversees Lake Compounce as well as the company’s flagship Kennywood Park, its nearby waterpark called Sandcastle and Idlewild Park, a sprawling amusement park aimed at a younger crowd and located in Ligonier, Pa., a short drive from Pittsburgh.
		McAneny said Wages and his wife, Bobbie Wages, who is director of administration for the park and handles the accounting and other work for Lake Compounce, will work until the end of the year.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13428109&BRD=1643&PAG=461&dept_id=10486&rfi=6 (715 words)

	The Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce Provides a `Shuddering' Experience with the Addition of Two New Spinning ...
		According to the park's General Manager Jerry Brick, the Haunted Graveyard promises to be scarier than ever this year, with the addition of two new spinning vortexes, and, as always, a portion of the proceeds will go to support Juvenile Diabetes.
		Many Lake Compounce rides will be operating, and park gates open at 5 pm.
		Lake Compounce will operate its rides and attractions until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 pm on Sundays.
	www.primezone.com /newsroom/news.html?d=86260 (607 words)

	Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce 2000
		The Mountain Coaster at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT.
		is a new wood coaster at Lake Compounce.
		The ride is built on the side of a mountain on top of and around the many boulders that are there.
	www.ridezone.com /rides/coasters/boulderdash (443 words)

	nbc30.com - Sponsor -
		NBC 30 and Lake Compounce are giving away an entire day to play at The Lake for you and your 30 closest friends (or family members)!
		This great prize includes admission to the park, a 2 hour - all you can eat - lunch buffet and free parking.
		Lake Compounce has everything you love about summer!
	www.nbc30.com /sponsor/2958371/detail.html (176 words)

	Ettractions.com - Lake Compounce
		Lake Compounce is New England’s premier family theme park.
		Lake Compounce also offers the only waterpark in Connecticut, “Splash Harbor”, that connects to a beautiful lake.
		Boulder Dash is the fastest, longest wooden roller coaster on the East Coast, spanning 4,500 feet.
	www.ettractions.com /ettractions/att/3648.asp (191 words)

	Lake Compounce, Bristol CT (updated 9-17 - Boulder Dash complete) - Atari Forums
		I decieded to recreate Lake Compounce after being there a few days ago.
		I was just at lake compounce last week.
		I used to live in CT and been to Lake Compounce 3 times and Boulderdash is one of my all time favorites.
	www.ataricommunity.com /forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=7103930 (802 words)

	Trolley @ Lake Compounce - Theme Park Critic - Nation's Best Theme Parks and Rides
		It was installed in 1997 near the Carousel's current location, and it serves at an alternative to walking to the back-left section of Lake Compounce.
		This is a historic trolley, and the car was orginally built in 1911 for New Haven, CT, where it operated until 1935.
		Overall, this is a nice, historical ride, and it is a great alternative to walking to the back-left of Lake Compounce.
	www.themeparkcritic.com /scripts/ViewRide.asp?RideID=1328 (760 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The parents of a 5-year-old boy who was killed by a falling tree limb at Lake Compounce last year filed a wrongful death suit Friday against the amusement park and Total Landscaping & Tree Service.
		To hear people talk, Lake Compounce, based on its "past incidents" sounds like a death trap.
		A young boy (5 years old, I think) was drowned on the Lake plunge ride after falling off the tube.
	www.coasterbuzz.com /2005-346-964034.htm (624 words)

	The Herald - News - 08/08/2001 - Local firefighters honored for rescue at Lake Compounce
		SOUTHINGTON -- Almost two months after working with Bristol firefighters to rescue 26 people from the Zoomerang steel roller coaster at Lake Compounce, Southington firefighters have been honored for their work in getting patrons down safely.
		Southington firefighter John Aldieri said the town was in charge of passengers who were leaning forward out of their seats.
		He commended the Lake Compounce personnel for knowing how the ride worked during the rescue.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=2188912&BRD=1641&PAG=461&dept_id=10109&rfi=6 (426 words)

	Out On The Lake - Gay Day at Lake Compounce, New England's Family Theme Park!
		In years past people have asked about also doing a "Gay Day" at Lake Compounce during their Halloween festivities.
		This year we selected Opening Night of The Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce, as part of our "Renaissance Weekend".
		In 2005, we would love to see Lake Compounce open the Friday Night BEFORE Out In The Park At Six Flags New England (always the 3rd Sunday of September).
	members.aol.com /baystatebear/masspride.net/outonthelake (399 words)

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