Quassy Amusement Park facts for kids
| Previously known as Lake Quassapaug | |
| Location | Middlebury, Connecticut, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°31′38″N 73°09′01″W / 41.5271°N 73.1504°W |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Owner | George Frantzis II and Eric Anderson |
| Slogan | Affordable Family Fun |
| Operating season | Late April through early October |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 38 |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Water rides | 15 |
Quassy Amusement Park is a super fun place in Middlebury, Connecticut, where you can enjoy both exciting rides and a cool waterpark! It's one of the few old-fashioned parks, called trolley parks, still open in the United States. Quassy has 38 rides spread out over 20 acres, which is about the size of 15 football fields.
The park has a full amusement park and a waterpark called Splash Away Bay. You can even swim in Lake Quassapaug! People have said Lake Quassapaug is one of the most beautiful natural lakes. Today, homes and beach clubs are all around the lake. Quassy is also home to the awesome Wooden Warrior roller coaster, which opened in 2011.
At Quassy, you can go swimming, have picnics, and enjoy live shows with school bands, dance groups, and even magic acts! They also have an arcade with lots of games. On Friday nights, you can get hot dogs, soda, and rides for only 50 cents each!
To enjoy the rides and waterpark, you can buy an all-day wristband. You need a wristband to get into the waterpark and beach area, or you can pay a separate fee just for those. It's free to enter the park itself, but there is a fee for parking your car.
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History of Quassy Amusement Park
Quassy Amusement Park has been a popular spot in Connecticut for over 100 years! It first opened as a trolley park. This means it was owned by a company that ran electric trains, and the park was a stop along their train line.
In 1908, Quassy became a regular stop on the trolley line between Waterbury and Woodbury. More and more people started getting off the train at this stop, and Quassy became a popular summer vacation spot. In 1937, three business owners bought the land and started to make it even better. After World War II, Quassy grew into the full amusement park we know today.
Exciting Rides and Attractions
Quassy Amusement Park has many different rides for everyone, from thrilling roller coasters to fun family rides and splashy water slides!
| Ride Name | Type of Ride | Opened in |
|---|---|---|
| Roller Coasters | ||
| Little Dipper | Kiddie Roller Coaster | 1952 |
| Wooden Warrior | Custom Wooden Family Coaster | 2011 |
| Thrill Rides | ||
| Reverse Time | Spinning and Swinging Ride | 2016 |
| Paratrooper | High-flying Paratrooper Ride | 1997 |
| Music Fest | Spinning Music Ride | 1991 |
| Tidal Wave | Swinging Pirate Ship | 2020 |
| Yo-Yo Swing | Swinging Chair Ride | 2006 |
| Bumper Cars | Classic Bumper Cars | 1979 |
| Free Fall'N | Drop Tower | 2010 |
| Frantic | Giant Swinging Frisbee | 2015 |
| Family Rides | ||
| Helicopters | Helicopter Ride | 1958 |
| Ghost Hunt | Interactive Dark Ride | |
| Tilt-A-Whirl | Spinning and Tilting Ride | 1977 |
| Big Flush Water Coaster | Water Coaster | 1999 |
| Grand Carousel | Classic Carousel | 1990 |
| Quassy Express Train | Train Ride | 1948 |
| Crazy Cups | Spinning Tea Cups | 2012 |
| Skipper's Clippers | Pirate Ship Ride | 2017 |
| Up,Up & Away | Hot Air Balloon Ride | 2017 |
| Kiddie Rides | ||
| Jet Fighters | Sky Fighter Ride | 1952 |
| Boat Ride | Kiddie Boat Ride | 1952 |
| Frog Hopper | Bouncing Drop Ride | 2000 |
| Kiddie Bumper Cars | Smaller Bumper Cars | 2015 |
| Splash Away Bay Water Park Rides | ||
| Saturation Station | Water Playground | 2003 |
| Tunnel Twisters | Twisting Water Slides | 2006 |
| BulletBowl | Bowl Water Slide | 2013 |
| FreeFALL Extreme Bodyslides | Steep Body Slides | 2013 |
| Fish Pond | Splash Pad | 2013 |
| Slide City | Various Water Slides | 2016 |
| Category 5 Rapids Raft Rides | Raft Slides | 2018 |
| Other Fun Attractions | ||
| Quassy Beach | Lakeside Beach | - |
| Quassy Quest Laser Maze | Laser Tag Game | - |
| Quassy Queen | Boat Tour on the Lake | - |
| Redemption Arcade | Arcade Games | - |
| Midway Games | Carnival Games | - |
| Quassy Zoo | Fiberglass Animal Displays | - |
Rides That Are No Longer Here
Sometimes, parks remove old rides to make way for new ones. Here are some rides that used to be at Quassy:
| Ride Name | Type of Ride | Opened in | Closed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Mouse | Wild Mouse Coaster | 1960 | 1983 |
| Mad Mouse | Monster Mouse Coaster | 1982 | 2010 |
| Trabant | Spinning Ride | 1965 | 2015 |
| Dune Buggies | Car Ride | 1972 | 2016 |
| Space Age | Spinning Ride | 1983 | 2016 |
| Galleon | Swinging Ship Ride | 2008 | 2019 |
Images for kids
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The entrance to Quassy Amusement Park
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Kids having fun at Saturation Station
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The YoYo swing ride
