
Unleash your adrenaline with some head first,
head to head competition!
Riptide Racer pits up to four riders in a side by side, plunging race to a twisting, screaming finale. Start with a radical vertical drop to hit tsunami speed fast. Fly through dark enclosed speed tubes that rip and weave over and under each other. Then brace for the final stomach dropping plunge and the finish line. It’s the ultimate water-drenched rush, new at Lake Compounce!

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Boulder Dash Voted World's #1 Wooden Coaster Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 60MPH+ |
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The Wildcat Thrilling families since 1927 Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 44MPH+ Biggest Drop: 68ft |
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Zoomerang A boomerang coaster with lots of zoom. Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 45MPH+ Biggest Drop: 125ft |
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NEW - Riptide Racer Unleash your adrenaline with some head first, head to head competition! Riptide Racer pits up to four riders in a side by side, plunging race to a twisting, screaming finale. |
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Clipper Cove A giant 300-gallon water bucket, water cannons and slides. |
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Anchor Bay Float along in our Lazy River and hit the cool water slide Height Requirement: 42" or 36" with an adult |
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Lights Out A high speed slide down in the dark Height Requirement: 46" Bathing suits required |
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Mammoth Falls A family raft adventure Height Requirement: 48" or 36" with an adult |
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Wave Pool & Pirate Ship Surf's up and water slides are down Height Requirement: Under 48" Must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest |
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Tunnel Twisters 3 Twisting and Turning Tunnel Slides Height Requirement: 42" and taller Bathing suits required |
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Revolution It rocks, it rolls, it spins a full 360 degrees. You'll feel like you're floating on air as the giant platform both spins and glides in two directions on a huge half-pipe-shaped track up to five stories tall! Height Requirement: 48" |
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Pirate Ship Tossed like a ship in a perfect storm. Height Requirement: 48" or 39" with an adult |
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Thunder N' Lightning Added in 2006, this ride will blow you away Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 60MPH+ |
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The Wave Swinger Grab a swing, go for a fling! Height Requirement: 46" |
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Sky Coaster Soar over the midway and enjoy the rush Height Requirement: 42" Top Speed: 65MPH+ Biggest Drop: 180ft |
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Thunder Rapids Ride the whitecaps through natural rock landmarks Height Requirement: 42" or 36" with an adult |
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Twister A raging vortex, and you're the spin doctor! Height Requirement: 46" or 38" if accompanied by an adult |
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Wipe Out Our newest spinning sensation. Height Requirement: 46" or 42" if accompanied by an adult |
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Enterprise Spin in just about every direction possible. Height Requirement: 54" |
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Down Time 60 mph, 185 foot drop Height Requirement: 52" Biggest Drop: 185ft |
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The Trolley A genuine 1911 open-air trolley! Height Requirement: 46" or accompanied by an adult |
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Ghost Hunt Shoot the illusions. Or are they illusions? Height Requirement: 42" or accompanied by an adult |
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The Sky Ride A scenic, half-hour trip to the mountaintop. Height Requirement: 48" |
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The Lake Railroad Ride a track that's charmed tourists for 4,500 miles. Height Requirement: 42" or accompanied by an adult |
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Saw Mill Plunge Ride a wild log down the spillway. Height Requirement: 46" or 36" with an adult |
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American Flyer Return of the red, white and blue scooters. Height Requirement: 36"-48" |
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Antique Carousel Purchased from Savin Rock in 1911, this is one of America's oldest Height Requirement: 46" or with adult |
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Bumper Cars Road rage can be fun. Height Requirement: 48" |
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Giant Wheel Day or night, one of the park's great panoramas Height Requirement: 46" or accompanied by an adult |
The little thrill seekers will enjoy our colorful kiddieland filled with rides perfect for ages 3-10.
Below is a list of rides and height requirements in Circus World.
Caterpillar Train - Good training for the big Lake train
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54"
Drop Zone - A mini drop tower
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 38", no more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child
Drum Circus - Kids sit in drums and spin themselves silly
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" without child.
Fantasy Carousel - Merry-Go-Round and around
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child
Flying Elephants - A family photo album favorite
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" without child.
Jolly Jester - A mini pirate ship
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 36" no more than 54"
Kiddie Bumper Cars - Tiny bumps for tiny tots
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54"
Kiddie Coaster - The Wildkitten
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 36", No more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child.
Kiddie Swinger - Little ones go for a gentle whirl
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54"
Little Dare Devils - Mini-motorbikes for Heaven's Angels
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 56"
Rainbow Riders - Fly up, up and away
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Under 42" is to be accompanied by and adult. No more than 56"
Zoomer's Gas n' Go - 1950s antique Corvettes
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 42" or accompanied by an adult
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COUNTDOWN TO FUN LIVE AT LAKE COMPOUNCE Are you ready for a fun filled day here at Lake Compounce? Then join our star studded cast at the front gate as we get your day started off with a little music, a little dancing and a whole lot of fun! The party is about to begin, let’s all countdown together! It’s COUNTDOWN TO FUN LIVE AT LAKE COMPOUNCE |
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FUNKY FAIRYTALES - STARRING LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Our hilarious storyteller is back with a rockin’ new tale for young and old alike! Brand new puppetry and funky music take Little Red over the river and through the woods, all the way to Grandmother’s house! Join us at the Circus World stage for this hilarious new adventure! “What a big smile you’ll have,” as you enjoy, FUNKY FAIRYTALES STARRING LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD |
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OUT OF THIS WORLD Join us on a race through space as we boldly go where no kid has gone before! Our shuttle will stop at some of the solar systems most fascinating planets. Be dazzled by the rings of Saturn, get lost in the clouds of Venus, and fly across the Milky Way! We’re going to need some help from all of our astronaut friends in the audience, so don’t be late for blast off! This show is definitely, OUT OF THIS WORLD |
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DANCE ZONE CAUTION: YOU’RE ABOUT TO ENTER THE DANCE ZONE! Our dance crew is cruisin’ through the park looking for any place to set up a dance floor! Everyone at the Lake can get in on the fun as they teach you the hottest dances of the summer. Keep your legs limber and be on your toes, because you never know when you’ll enter the DANCE ZONE |
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ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Get out your saddle shoes, poodle skirts and vinyl records as we twist our way through the 50’s and 60’s! This is your chance to be a part of Lake Compounce’s coolest sock hop! From Rock Classics to Motown, timeless hits will take you down memory lane as we ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK |
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CIRQUE EN VOL Direct from Montreal Canada, Cirque en Vol transforms traditional circus acts of acrobatics, juggling and aerial flight into a smoothly flowing storyline set to infectious music. With more jaw dropping feats than ever before, watch as they twist above the trampolines, fly from the teeterboard and bounce down the power track. |
Yes, it's true. Unlimited free fountain soda is available all day everyday. Kids can help themselves, and that will help your wallet. No catch, no conditions, no foolin'.
Carousel Cafe
The Carousel Café serves grilled chicken sandwiches, burgers, turkey burgers, hot dogs, curly fries, yogurt parafait, cookies, bottled drinks, milk and apple juice. Located near the Carousel.
A lakefront cafeteria featuring a variety of hot entrees, chili and chowder, turkey and chicken wraps, salads, draft beer, coffee, hot and cold beverages, and milk. Located to the right of Splash Harbor water park.
Dippin' Dot® Sundae Shop
Dippin' Dots brand sundae's, shakes, floats, frappes, and much more!
Serving freshly-made waffle bowls and funnel cakes with fruit and ice cream toppings, soft ice cream and sprinkles, too. Located around the corner from La Fiesta, across from the back midway games.
Fried Bats
Fried dough and our famous fried Oreos, plus bottled water, cold beverages and milk can be found at Fried Bats. Located across from the Wave Swinger, next to the Rev-O-Lution.
Home to our famous hand-stretched pizza, whole pies or by the slice. Bottled water is also available. Located both inside Splash Harbor water park and across from the Croc Pot cafeteria.
Delicioso! La Fiesta features soft tacos, burritos, taco salads, nachos supreme, churros and Taco-in-a-Bag. Located across from DownTime.
The Market Place serves delicious, over-stuffed grilled panini sandwiches, fresh salads, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits and individual pan pizzas. Kid's meals are available which include PB&J, granola bar, fruit and choice of either apple juice or milk. Milk, apple juice and cold beverages are also available. Located near Thunder 'N Lightning and the Enterprise.
Parkside Diner
The Parkside Diner boasts '50s & '60s nostalgia, and serves fried fish filets, burgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, cookies, bottled drinks, milk, and apple juice.
Philly Cheese Steak
Hot philly cheese steaks, philly chicken and draft beer. Located next to the Market Place.
The Potato Patch
Everybody's favorite natural fresh cut fries are served at the Potato Patch, with a variety of toppings. We also serve chicken tenders, boneless buffalo wings, baked potatoes & bottled drinks. Located across from our main gate turnstiles as you enter the park.
Slush Works
Build your own refreshing slush drinks using a variety of flavors. Located next to the Skycoaster.
Trolley Stop
Features ice cream, hot pretzels, popcorn and draft beer. Located in the south side of the park, near Thunder Rapids raft ride.
Apple Cart
Located near the park exit from 4 p.m. until close, the Apple Cart offers caramel and candy covered apples, cotton candy and popcorn.
Bavarian Nut Cart
Serving roasted cashews, pecans and almonds. Located between the Wildcat exit and the Carousel, outside of the Starlight Theater entrance.
Dippin Dot® Carts
Several Dippin Dot carts adorn the midway, serving delicious kernels of fresh, frozen ice cream.
Italian Ice Cart
A cool refreshing treat that both children and adults enjoy located near the entrance to Boulder Dash.
Serves popcorn, caramel corn, cheddar popcorn and cotton candy. Located near the Rev-O-Lution.
Snow Cone Cart
Serves various flavors of snow cones. This cart is located near the entrance to kiddieland.
NEW! 2012 ONLINE MEAL DEALS
Location |
Online Menu Options |
Price (not including tax) |
Potato Patch |
Chicken Tender with Natural Cut Fries |
$7.29 |
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Monster Baked Potato with butter, cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream and chives. |
$5.59 |
Harborside Pizza |
Whole Cheese Pizza 16" |
$19.99 |
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Whole Pepperoni Pizza 16" |
$20.99 |
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Cheese Slice |
$3.09 |
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Pepperoni Slice |
$3.29 |
Parkside Diner |
Hamburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
$6.99 |
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Cheeseburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
$7.29 |
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Bacon Cheeseburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
$7.79 |
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Fish Sandwich/Fries or Onion Rings |
$7.99 |
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Hot Dog/Fries or Onion Rings |
$6.59 |
ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Lake Compounce food service managers are sensitive to guests with food allergies and special dietary needs, and offer food products to accomodate. We offer sugar-free candies and novelties, peanut and tree nut free treats, and ingredient lists available at any food stand upon request. Nothing is fried in peanut oil, and trans fat- free oil is used in our Parkside Diner. Simply ask a team member or manager and they will help you choose the menu that best suits your needs. We also welcome phone calls to discuss your needs before you arrive.
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