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Lake Compounce: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 4 attractions in Bristol
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
Address: 822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT
Tel: 860-583-3300

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Reviews of Lake Compounce

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“Not worth it at all”

Lake Compounce

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2 of 5 stars
Boston Ma
Jul 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

About a week ago, me and my family went to lake compounce in Bristol, CT. Just a note: If you have been to great theme parks like Disney World, Universal Studios, or Cedar Point (the best), you will NOT like this park. We started are day going to the themepark side. A lot of the rides were short and there were only about 2 good rides. The first good ride has to be the "Boulder Dash"! What a fun ride! The first drop is great and it has so many small hills that I could not count them all. It was the best ride there next to "The Pirate Ship" ride. The pirate ship was okay. It went high, but not high enough, but still fun! One other thing we liked was the free drinks. They had Pepsi, Root Beer, Water, Mountain Dew, and a few other drinks.

Now for the waterpark side. The waterpark side was fun, if your willing to wait 1 hour for a slide. We were there for 3 hours at the waterpark and I only got to ride 2 or 3 slides. The slide that is worth the wait was the dark one. It is located by a tall lighthouse building, in the back of the water park. One thing that was intresting was swimming in the lake. It is located at the back of the park as well. There is even a slide that goes right into the lake. Overall, we did not like the waterpark, and the whole Lake Compounce itself. Another place to avoid is the Mystic Aquarium, read that review we recently just wrote from our trip in Connecticut.

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“The Worst Amusement Park in the US”

Lake Compounce

Jul 23, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

We waited 1 1/2 hours on a slide only to be told at the top of the slide that my friends shorts weren't proper attire, they were swim shorts, so they told us we had to leave the ride, then my friend was called a [--] by one of the security guards, and when we complained to management they said we were causing problems all day

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“Fun Day Near by at Lake Compunce”

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5 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Jun 1, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

With Gas prices so high, Lake Compounce is a fun day right in Connecticut. A clean park with attractions for everyone. The staff is very friendly and the staff running the rides gave direction to the rules of riding each ride to assure a safe ride.
One nice feature is free soda and water throughout the park.
Regarding the rides: Great coasters .: The hi speed Boulderdash, the oldest coaster the wildcat and the upside down with twists Zoomerang were great time for both myself and my children.
The huge water park was fun. There is also a nice beach on the lake.
We also enjoyed the company picnic at the pavilions. We had hot dogs, Chicken, salad, beans, ice cream.
If you are staying near home or want to enjoy th best of Connecticut this would be a great choice.

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“Good Time”

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4 of 5 stars
Shelton,CT
May 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I had a good time at the Lake. The rides were good but the water park was cold but not crowded. I liked the macoroni and cheese for lunch. I did not have to wait in long lines for any thing. Garfield drop zone was a 40 foot drop tower ride which was better for me than downtime. They let adults on some of the kid rides.

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“Good Clean Park”

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4 of 5 stars
Granby, CT
May 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I have been going to Lake Compounce for years. This is a clean park with some nice family atmosphere and some good rides. This park will not have the same amount of thrills as Six Flags or Cedar Point by far, but it does have the BoulderDash--The best wooden roller coaster ever-- and Thunder and Lightning-- a pendulum swing that scares me every time. There is the Zoomerang which is a thrilling but short coaster ride that loops once and a tower drop. Other rides are moderate like the Wildcat (coaster), Pirate Ship, Thunder Rapids (gets you a little wet), Ski Lift (Great Views), and, of course, the swings. There is also a small water park that has a couple of good water slides. You will find smaller crowds at this park but sunny summer weekends could get crowded especially in the water park and on the BoulderDash. But from experience, Six Flags, Cedar Point, and other thrill parks could be unbearable while this park should not be too bad. The trade off of course is the smaller amount of thrill rides. But with free sodas (which would cost a mint on hot days at other parks), friendly staff, cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and decent prices, I rate this as the top amusement park in New England.

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822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT
Tel: 860-583-3300