Lake Compounce?

Question

i heard Lake Compounce in Bristol Ct. is closing!! is that true? uhg that'd suck. also, is the sky coaster thing safe?

Answer 1

Lake Compounce isn't closing!  That would definitely suck.  It is one of the oldest amusement parks ever, and I am pretty sure that if it were ever in danger of closing, there are several Connecticut historical societies that would fight to keep it open... though it is not even in danger of shutting down.  In fact, it's open right now for the 2008 season.

To answer your other question, yes, the Sky Coaster is safe.  There have never been any accidents on it, and if it will help to ease your mind a bit, I have heard that when you ride it, you as the rider are the one who gets to pull the cord to start the fall, so everything is in your hands once you're all strapped in and whatnot.