Six Flags New England

Six Flags New England
Previously known as Gallup's Grove (1870–1886)
Riverside Grove (1887–1911)
Riverside Park (1912–1995)
Riverside: The Great Escape (1996-1999)
LocationAgawam, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°02′16″N 72°36′57″W / 42.0377°N 72.6157°W / 42.0377; -72.6157
StatusOperating
Opened1870; 154 years ago (1870)
OwnerSix Flags
SloganThe Thrill Capital of New England
Operating seasonApril through Early November
Area235 acres (95 ha)[1]
Attractions
Total62
Roller coasters11
Water rides1
Websitewww.sixflags.com/newengland

Six Flags New England, formerly known as Gallup's Grove (1870–1886), Riverside Grove (1887–1911), Riverside Park (1912–1995) and Riverside: The Great Escape (1996–1999), is an amusement park located in Agawam, Massachusetts. Opening in the late 19th century, it is the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain, acquired by Premier Parks in 1996 and rebranded Six Flags New England in 2000. Superman The Ride is among the park's most notable rides, having appeared as a highly ranked roller coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today since the ride opened in 2000.

  1. ^ "Six Flags New England Opens Doors to New Era of Excitement". Six Flags New England. May 5, 2000. Retrieved October 5, 2015.