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)