Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States.  It is located in Bristol and Southington.  It includes not only the amusement park, but a beach and waterpark too. 

Encyclopedias: 

• Academic Kids (Challenge) 

Websites:

• About Lake Compounce

• Lake Compounce Theme Park

• ConnecticutHistory.org

  • Lake Compounce Bringing Amusements to the States Residents Since 1846 (Challenge)

Books:

• It's My State!: Connecticut by Michael Burgan (page 14) (available through Destiny Discover)