Previously known as Lake Quassapaug (1908-1982) | |
Location | Middlebury, Connecticut, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 41°31′38″N 73°09′01″W / 41.5271°N 73.1504°W |
Opened | 1908 |
Owner | George Frantzis II 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 |
Website | www |
Quassy Amusement Park is an amusement and waterpark in Middlebury, Connecticut, and is one of only 11 trolley parks still operating in the United States. It has 20 rides on its 20 acres (81,000 m2). Quassy consists of a full-fledged amusement park plus a waterpark called Splash Away Bay. Swimming in Lake Quassapaug is available. In 1901, a writer pronounced Lake Quassapaug as "the handsomest bit of natural water on Earth". Today, beach clubs and houses surround the entire lake. The park is home to the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, which opened in 2011. Quassy offers swimming, picnicking, a catering service, an arcade, a waterpark, and live entertainment including school bands, dance groups and magic shows.
The park uses an all-day ride and waterpark wristbands or pay-by-ride system. A wristband is required to enter the waterpark and beach area, or guests may pay a separate admission. Admission to the park is free but a parking fee is charged.[1]