The later half of the 20th century saw the parks business slowly fade, struggling and passing through the hands of multiple owners in the 1980s and 90s. Dark shapes and spirits have been seen in and around the ballroom, strange music and the disembodied voices of revelers past have been heard, and there are reports of inanimate objects moving and lights turning on and off of their own volition. The boy, Devon M. Alexander, had been in critical condition since the July 1 accident at Lake Compounce, an amusement park in Bristol, Conn. Its mostly guards that work over night or off-season that have seen/heard things. Reopened in 2022 after a refurbishment and added VFX, Wooden roller coaster that was replaced by the. The park remained closed for the 1992 and 1993 seasons, but during both years the beach area was opened for the three days of Labor Day weekend in order to preserve the park's status as the oldest continuously operating amusement and trolley park in the United States. I even remember part of the conversation that we heard coming from one of the windows, a lady said that her son had gotten into a skiing accident when he went skiing up north during the winter and he broke his arm and the closest hospital was in Hartford, CT so, he had to make a 5 day trip to get there half of the trip being horse and carriage and the other half train. As one could imagine, there is a lot of history in this park that dates back to 1846. She told me no the event had closed for the night, and it was quiet time. They got down the clown . We figured security or someone was testing it but when we asked them they said they had no idea. I think not. Oh, a final note: Possibly the most tragic death of all happened at the park on the night of July 21, 1989 its the night that marked the extinguishing of the bright light that was Milli Vanilli as Rob and Fab were performing live on the stage at Lake Compounce when their record started skipping. SOUTHINGTON Lake Compounce is seeking to hire over 1,000 new employees for its upcoming 2023 summer season. The vast majority of information provided on this web site is anecdotal, and as such, should be viewed in the same light as local folklore and urban legends. First wooden coaster to be built on the side of a mountain. It wasnt pretty. They happen mostly at night (I know, seems so clich for hauntings) and are times stamps. The remote and inaccessible nature of the lift's path and terminus on top of Southington Mountain were cited by General Manager Jerry Brick as reasons for the closing. The old rides were great. In 2014, the park added a campground off-site called Bear Creek Campground with cabins, tent and RV spaces, and a main lodge. > officers. We were going up the first incline and as we reached the very top where you could get a wide view of the park and lake, leaning against the four foot wooden handrail on the right was an old man with a green vest and brown baggy trousers smiling at us as we were right at the pinnacle about to descend. Lake Compounce!Lake Compounce Summer's Not Ready - Flo Rida & Inna & Timmy Trumpet. WebEstablished in 1846, Lake Compounce is the oldest continually-operating theme park in North America (Note: thats pre-Civil War, kids). My e-mail address is:bent4500@aol.com, I visited there since I was a child and now I bring my family for years. When you have a situation where you have a death in your park, then another death, you would hope somebody would conduct a generalized inquiry into all safety procedures and make sure employees are well trained, attorney Michael DAmico of Watertown said Monday. "This is not an unheard of thing," Martin said. A review of documents and handbooks found no mention of the high-risk areas known as red zones where the groundskeepers had been ordered to trim grass. Grab a 2023 Silver, Gold, or Platinum Season Pass and experience FREE concerts all summer long. When I say this I mean a little more than the standard little blurbs that the ops gives before each train departs. Lake Compounce The park's name derives from John Compound, a Mattatuck/Tunxis Native American Chieftain who signed over "Compound's Lake" to settlers in 1684. Enjoy a day of thrills at America's First Amusement Park! > Thread started on: May 17th, 2004, 8:56pm . Your email address will not be published. He looked like he wanted them to share with him or even notice him I just thought the kids were being kids and thought it rude of them. It also investigates accidents. When he failed to surface, lifeguards began a search but it took about 25 minutes for them to pull the boy from the water. In his deposition, however, Fitch, the mechanic at the controls of the Boulder Dash, said no protocol existed to check for the presence of groundskeepers along the mountainside coasters 4,600 feet of track. > they had to say about yesterdays death and this If the gate was left open, *click*. In 1911, a carousel was built, followed by a roller coaster in 1914. So every time, Thanks Chief. This is the first that i have heard of ghosts at the lake. I have grown up going to Lake Compounce and have been affected by 4 of these unfortunate happenings. There were also plenty of nights when walking back into the main portion of the park after the guests had left that were unbelievably creepy. The park paid a $14,000 fine to OSHA in connection with Martinezs death, a penalty lower than it might have been because of what the agency called managements commitment to go above and beyond the agencys standards. OSHA imposed a separate $7,000 fine against the park in Matthew Hennes death. The park reopened for the 1994 and 1995 seasons. #rollercoaster #coastertok #thrill #lakecompounce". [13] Factors such as poor marketing, low attendance, and repeated ride outages caused Hershey to sell the park after two seasons in 1987, a decision that upset local representatives. And in a tragedy that hit too close to home, in 2004, a 5-year-old Shelton boy who was in my sons preschool group and we knew well was killed when a tree branch fell and struck him (a sad, freak nightmare occurrence that still haunts me). He said he walked off the job Wednesday and isn't sure he's going back. When I was there, Wildcat was closed for maintenance. HauntedPlaces.org makes no claims that any of the statements posted here are factually accurate. Example: The Sky Coaster. Use of this site is governed by our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy. At first, Baez thought his older brother, 23-year-old Wilfredo Martinez, was playing a joke. But Baez was lucky to be standing under the part of the coaster that was high enough that the passing train didn't touch him. Lake Compounce, from what I hear, does the haunted theme year round with the haunted games, ride etc.. because of the fact that its believed to be haunted. The property was left to the settlers in exchange for a small amount of money and miscellaneous items, including a large brass tea kettle. funny. I went to the Ride Accident Report to see what they had to say about yesterdays death and this is what greeted me. A few nights later I see the boy again (this time its 12 am and I was getting rid of the garbage outside) I see other employees leaving for the night the little boy ran laughing right by them.. horse and carriage? Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #lakecompounce, #lake_compounce, #lakecomponce, #lakecompoune, Coasters have smashed into groundskeepers and maintenance workers at other parks on a number of occasions, according to Martin. Companies such as Cedar Fair, Alpha Smartparks, and the Kennywood Corporation made offers. And yes, EVERYTHING was checked in attempts to debunk the paranormal. We all didnt understand what we heard at first. Is 2004 cursed or something? TikTok video from Angelika Koch (@angelikaisanerd): "#greenscreen #greenscreenvideo #learnsomethingnew". These incidents could easily have happened by accident. Check out our seasonal events to find out whats happening at the park during your visit. Alfonzo Baez, who also works at Lake Compounce as a night supervisor in the groundskeeping department, said no one is supposed to be allowed under the coaster when it is operating. Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. [20] In 2013, the park added the Bayou Bay wave pool as part of its expansion plans. Most of them, however, have been caused by people not paying attention to any signs or anything. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ExperiencesMost of the experiences reported at LC come from employees. [1][2] It spans 332 acres (134ha), which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove included in the price of admission. Her stage name was Shirley Lee. > small child? Accept Read More, Tolland Man Faces Charges for Shooting Ghost, UFO Sightings Continue to Skyrocket in Connecticut. https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/08/nyregion/boy-hurt-in-park-accident-dies.html. So if you believe that Lake Compounce is HAUNTED, well then I dont know what to tell you. I started going to LC when I was about 5 with family and friends. TikTok video from Lake Compounce (@lakecompounce): "are you ready to face your fears on phobia? This has to be the freakest accident at an amusement park. Attendant struck, killed at Lake Compounce BRISTOL -- While cutting weeds underneath the Boulder Dash wooden roller coaster early Wednesday morning, Eli Baez saw Site Map A 1950s' car-themed attraction for children. In 1981, a 16-year-old girl fell off a moving roller coaster when she tried to stand up; in 1999, a 16-year-old park employee was struck and killed by the Tornado ride; in 2000, a 6-year-old boy drowned while riding the parks Lake Plunge water slide; and in 2001, a 23-year-old maintenance worker was killed while working on Boulder Dash. In 1847, the "Southern method" of cooking lamb was introduced by Lake Compounce to families, groups and organizations and the long and profitable tradition of summer barbecues began. Unfortunately, there isnt much in the way of documentation before the last half century, although there are vague stories about workers being killed in construction accidents and children drowning in the lake. I honestly dont know why the girl tried to stand. i have worked at the haunted graveyard, which is in the middle of the woods, for the last two years. He let Bristol PD know that some kids broke in and to keep an eye on the area. Hikes and Walks Legends Weird Places. Neither of which are haunted.. those havent been in operation for transportation since the 1800s we thought, so the next day we asked our boss about what type of party was going on in the ball room was it a 1800s themed party or something that night and she told us no one was in the ball room. This enchanting train made its inaugural run the following year when more than 100,000 passengers rode on more than 35 tons of 17 gauge steel track that completely encircled the lake. I worked at lake compounce one summer (around 2003) and I worked in the candy store. On Friday, a wheel fell off a ride called the Ring of Fire. On Easter, Glenn Gray and the Casa Loma Band opened the Starlight Ballroom. [8], In 1851, a California Gold Rush 49er named Isaac Pierce joined Norton to establish a firm. Oh, a final note: Possibly the most tragic death of all happened at the park on the night of July 21, 1989 its the night that marked the extinguishing of the bright light But if you do go, avoid the water parkit is disgustingly scary and full of very large people. During one of these walk-arounds, he heard kids laughing from near the lake. original sound - rabia321321. [3] The park was acquired from Kennywood Entertainment Company by Palace Entertainment, the U.S. subsidiary of Parques Reunidos. A bunch of seasoned workers have stories ,but I thought that one was the most interesting. The event also features a 100-foot-tall Christmas tree, which is the largest in Connecticut.[26][27]. In more recent times, however, there have been many all-too-verified events. So what if its haunted? But Ruiz said the park is generally good about safety, and DeJesus, the ride operator, said the rules are "real strict" in his department. When we went to investigate, we saw that it was a fire extinguisher with a gash in itwhich was very odd, considering that absolutely no one went down that hallway prior to us. Any rumors that he causes accidents is absolutely absurd. Nancy, my girlfriend at the time was poking me in the side saying, Peter..Peter!!! Lawton Lang; his son Alexander Lang; his daughters, Chantel and Valerie Lang. When he got back to the main park, the starlight ballroom had all the lights on in the inside and he smelled fresh popcorn. Baez said he was so sure his brother was fooling that he kept cutting weeds until the supervisor told him Martinez was really hurt. Steve. I will be keeping a closer eye on what the ride ops are doing as well. > clung to the seat briefly before falling to the Premier Parks and Barberino then put Lake Compounce up for sale again in 1995. On typical opening days, Lake Compounce hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone can read what you share. . Dont for get about the Indian who drowned do more research! He said the park runs the train more than once before letting passengers board, but didn't know how many times it is done. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Everyone should know the coaster is tested before opening each day and to stay clear, Martin said. Early in 1996, Kennywood Entertainment, owners of Pittsburgh's Kennywood amusement park, signed an agreement to purchase Lake Compounce. Our Damned Experience: Like many of you, we have been to Lake Compounce many times, most recently in summer 2008 and aside from the screams and shrieks of people on thrill rides, have yet to experience or see anything unusual or otherworldly. The Lake Compounce accident is unfortunate, but really unrelated to amusement park rides. **you got the date wrong on that Milli Vanilli show it was July 29, 1990. Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=11660136&BRD=1643&PAG=461&dept_id=10486&rfi=6. Police are charging him with reckless endangerment in the first and second degrees, risk of injury to a minor and interfering with police. . Friends and neighbors said Martinez was a quiet, hardworking man with a lot of friends. An investigation by Southington police concluded that Martinezs death was an accident that could have been avoided if employees had followed the parks safety procedures. I have also been to lake compounce and i have never see a ghost or anything creepy? 323 Likes, TikTok video from Uk crime (@ukcrimes): "Prayers to the familys as this sad time #awareness #solihulllaketrajedy #fyp". how did you know this shadow was of a 6 year old boy? INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- A California father is under arrest for murder after his baby daughter's body was recovered from the Los Angeles River in Long Beach, police said According to the Lake Compounce website, In this house, Dr. Belladonna Thornwoode has gone mad on her quest for perfection. I have been going once every summer for quite a while. There is a selection of children's and family rides open and a place to meet Santa. Aside from the silence and darkness being a bit creepy, Ive never experienced anything strange then. Damned Conn-ection: The name of the 160-acre state park is based on a dark legend involving the double suicide of a starcrossed loversLillinoah, a Native American princess and an undentified white man,. I remember the Jet boats, the Laff in the Dark, the Old Bumper Cars, Rocket Ships. Can things get any worse? TikTok video from rabia321321 (@rabia3213210): "It's very very SAD". The casino was expanded with a dance floor. I think the nuttiest story I heard was from a guard whos worked there since the new ownership in 96. I was with my boss when she heard someone talking above where we clock in, she thought it was one of our employees but when she went upstairs to see what he was doingnobody was there. Sure, in the past there were a few accidents, but every park has some. I worked there in the summer of 2002. Visit the Park fir your self and make up your own experience and bring out the kid in you. Girl, you know its true. [8] In 1944, Lake Compounce opened a steam railroad. That place is freaking awesome! Maybe once I had a little chill here and there, but thats only from being near the water park so much. The accident comes at a particularly bad time for Lake Compounce, the nation's oldest amusement park. Should Lake Compounce and other parks now rid the parks of trees out of fear that they might collapse and kill someone? > unlatched his seat belt, left the seat and then I know I am going to be more attentive to making sure that I am properly restrained and try to be more attentive to the safety of those around me as well. As a person who grew up here in Bristol Id have to say i never experienced anything either, however that doesnt mean something doesnt exist cause you dont see it. (Saturday, May 15, 2004) - At a carnival in Manchester, Connecticut, a three-year old boy fell from his seat on a Yo-Yo ride. Many fond memories from the late 50s and early 60s of Lake Compounce. This is crazy. He was living just down the street from them, in Cambridge Park, with his girlfriend when he died. We were there yesterday.my daughter & husband went to go on the boulderdash and when they were near the covered bridge in line my husband heard a mans voice speaking frantically in his ear.but he couldnt understand what was being said..there was no man standing near him. This has required the moving of nearby Mount Vernon Road to the north to give the park more room for expansion. Later that year, the Bristol and Plainville Tramway Company constructed the Southington and Compounce trolley line. Well one night I was having a break with a co-worker and my shirt was pulled so hard I was pulled off the bridge onto the ground. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. After being unable to find a buyer, JEG filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and liquidated the park. The accident comes at a particularly bad time for Lake Compounce, the nation's oldest amusement park. Located on the Bristol-Southington town line, the park is hosting ESPN's X Trials this weekend. Thread started on: May 17th, 2004, 8:56pm . So is every amusement park! I dont care if no one believes me but I tell you it is all true after all I did work there. This has just got too stop. The boys were quickly outed for being lip-synching frauds, and fell from grace faster than if they were riding Down Time. I saw a small very pale boy standing near zoomerang about 5 years ago I walked by and when I looked back he wasnt there. "I seen him fall, just drop to the floor," said Baez. It's one of the best places for a summer day trip in Connecticut. Unfortunately for me I spent a very dark time there, but I have also had amazing times at the park and will always consider it a great place close to my heart! Now, her once grand manor lay in ruin. The police report also cited gaps in training. > On December 3, 1684, his tribe signed a deed that left Compound's Lake to a group of white settlers, including John Norton, who had migrated to central Connecticut from Massachusetts. POV: Phobia at Lake Compounce No Love (Instrumental) - . He was taken to a hospital where he was On October 6, 1846, Gad Norton invited the public to witness a scientific experiment to be conducted at his family-owned lake. A tree branch breaking and falling on a mother and child. Use the "Browse" or "Choose File" button below to select an image to upload along with your comment. Im kinda weirded out, because I wanted to go to the haunted graveyard, and now, im thinkin im gonna run into a ghost or something! In May, 2004, a five year The effects of the Great Depression and the popularity of the automobile brought trolleys in the United States into a decline, which negatively impacted attendance at Lake Compounce. These same factors had similar effects on other parks in the New England region, such as Canobie Lake Park and Riverside Park. In one case, Martin said, a patron's dangling foot caught a maintenance worker's head beneath the coaster, breaking the patron's foot and knocking out the employee below. Arent you going to go get him? The non-ski chairlift was one of the new rides brought to the park by Kennywood Entertainment in 1997. original sound - ace.high.ash. 1851. It was later discovered that JEG was nearly $900,000 behind in taxes and had not refunded nearly $300,000 to ticket-holders for 15 cancelled concerts.[16][17]. Ive slept with one eye open ever since. Its Starlight Ballroom was once the site of performances by the likes of Tommy Dorseys band with a young Frank Sinatra. Check out our seasonal events to find out whats happening at the park during your visit. The last fatal accident at Lake Compounce occurred in August, when a 16-year-old ride attendant died after falling beneath a moving ride. The boy apparently became afraid and wanted to escape. So I guess now addition to the warning signs that we areadly have before boarding a ride such as: Do not stand up ,or do not ride if you have a heart condition,or do not ride if you have a back condition we are going to have to add a few more. One of the first notable musical acts to perform at the new venue was the group Milli Vanilli, and their live performance was broadcast on MTV in what became the first public sign that they were lip-synching, when a recording of the song "Girl You Know It's True" began to skip. Be ready to enjoy a summer of endless fun with a Season Pass. Another version has Compound killing himself when he realized he hadnt gotten fair value for the land, while yet another suggests his own tribe murdered him in retaliation for giving away their sacred ground. The road move was expected to cost $6 million, while the additions to the water park were expected to cost $15 million. The Campground was renamed to Lake Compounce Campground in 2021 as a part of the parks 175th season. IT IS NOT HAUNTED. All-new for 2023, enjoy live concerts all summer long directly on the lake! The Haunted Graveyard started in 1991 and relocated to Lake Compounce in 2001. Your email address will not be published. I@emily- Hehe LOL. 5K Likes, 303 Comments. Consists of small scale motorcycles which rotate in a counter clockwise direction. > Just when I thought it Could not get Worse He said he couldn't comment further on the incident. Its a charming park filled with the memories and nostalgia of families who have made Lake Compounce a summer tradition for generations. 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A sign near the entrance to the water slide warns: ''Strong swimmers only. http://www.exploretalent.com/articles/worlds-tallest-roller-coaster-unveiled/, its def hauntedi used to work there,i would wander the ballroom on my breaks and i would find and hear strange things, like music playing or faint voices, i found a large puddle of water on the floor that wasnt there on my way in one day, i was the only one in the building, and it appeared within a few minutes. The Wildcat roller coaster and other rides became nonoperational by 1991. Another instance was in the waterpark where I worked. Wait I missed the last paragraph. A tree broke my moms car in my backyard, but my backyard isnt haunted! I grew up in Plainville, the next town over. 197 Likes, TikTok video from Thrill Nation (@thrillnation): "Have you visited this lovely park!? > I went to the Ride Accident Report to see what "It's an inspection that's pretty thorough," said Bisi. Green Lady Cemetery Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery. TikTok video from Tuff_Merc (@tuff_merc): "Lake Compounce fell off fr #lakecompounce #lc #bristol #ct #connecticut #cttok #connecticuttok #mike #strangerthings #fyp". He is being held on a $50,000 bond. The land and what was left of the rides and buildings was sold to a previous owner, Stephen Barberino. Neighbor Hector Mardonado remembered Martinez as a "very nice kid"from a "very nice family" who never had any trouble with anyone. In 1993, Funtime Parks, which owned the now defunct Geauga Lake near Cleveland, Ohio and Darien Lake near Buffalo, NY, among other parks, became Barberino's management partner. Hearing kids laughing when no one else was around you. A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Wilfredo Martinez, a maintenance worker killed during a roller coaster test run in June 2001 at Lake Compounce Theme Park. [5], The lake's name is derived from Chief John Compound, a Mattatuck/Tunxis Native American. An adult may ride if accompanying a child under 56-inch (140cm). He said he figured the operators would stop the ride because the men were working underneath. It is our intention to vigorously defend our position, said Richard Bisi, a park spokesman. #LakeCompounce #AmusementPark #LakeCompounceCT #CT #Conneticut #America #USA #ThemePark #Waterpark #Aquapark #BoulderDash". Martinez, who attended school in Waterbury, had a preschool age son, Baez said, who lives in Waterbury with his mother. Voice your opinion here! A large umbrella canopy covers the ride and simultaneously rotates in a clockwise direction. Within 24 hours of the accident, Lake Compounce officials expanded the use of lock-out devices to include groundskeepers. WebLake Compounce Season Passes Unforgettable fun awaits at Lake Compounce! just curious lol. He bought me funnel cake afterwards so really it wasnt so bad. As a former employee there are many little things that happen there all the time. Martinez, 23, was cutting weeds with a noisy, gas-powered trimmer beneath a section of roller-coaster track before the park opened on June 13, 2001. Cmon!!! View Seasonal Is this place really haunted? He saw a wound on his brother's shoulder, Baez said, and figured Martinez would be all right. In 1914, Lake Compounce opened the Green Dragon, the park's first electric-powered roller coaster. Deaths that occurred here include a 16-year-old girl who fell from a coaster in 1981, a 16-year-old park employee killed working on the Tornado ride in 1999, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on the Lake Plunge waterslide in 2000, a 23-year-old maintenance worker killed working on the Boulder Dash in 2001, and a 5-year-old boy killed in 2004 when a tree branch fell on him. The only thing bad that happened was on the high diving board- my brother took a dive and when he landed he hit another swimmer and split his head open. In 2016, the park added a new roller coaster called "Phobia Phear Coaster," a Sky Rocket 2 model from Premier Rides. It was ordered closed by state inspectors after they found cracks on the seats. I worked at the Lake in the summers of 2000-2002. [9] Shortly after, Lake Compounce purchased the Lake Compounce Carousel for $10,000, opening it on Memorial Day, 1911. > (Saturday, May 15, 2004) - At a carnival in I realize this was a freakish occurance but how many more of these are going to happen. she aint crazy or high either. [11], The effects of the Great Depression and the popularity of the automobile brought trolleys in the United States into a decline, which negatively impacted attendance at Lake Compounce. i went to lake Compounce for the first time the other day which was 7/02/2011 and decided to ride the wildcat and i banged my knees on the metal when my body slid forward and they are still swollen from thatnever again!!!! 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