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Lake Compounce

Overview:

Lake Compounce, a small, regional park in Connecticut, is home to one of the most acclaimed wooden roller coasters in the world - the Boulder Dash.

general information:

Opened in 1846

Owned by Kennywood Entertainment

Located in Bristol, Connecticut

Link to Yahoo map of park location and driving directions

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notable rides & attractions:

Boulder Dash (Wooden coaster)

Wildcat (Wooden coaster)

Skyride (Chairlift)

Ghost Hunt (Sally dark ride)

awards and records:

The oldest operating park in America (Source)

Winner - Best Wood Coaster of 2004 - Golden Ticket Awards

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