I was molested by a Ghost at Lake Compounce. The ride rotates in a clockwise direction and has 6 arms, each with an 'elephant' attached. And then there is always the fact that the man who owns the park present day refuses to go into the Ballroom by himself because everytime he does he gets touched. The chatter was indiscernible, probably because we just werent close enough. Well after the Sky ride closed for the night we usually would have a cigarette on the bridge and the maintenence guys would scare us. It accuses managers at the amusement park on the Bristol-Southington line of failing to comply with industry and federal safety guidelines a breach the attorney representing Martinezs estate called shameful in light of two previous deaths at Lake Compounce in each of the two preceding years. Ruiz and Eli Baez said their supervisors at the park haven't provided any safety training for groundskeepers. 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. Early in 1996, Kennywood Entertainment, owners of Pittsburgh's Kennywood amusement park, signed an agreement to purchase Lake Compounce. "They only train the ride operators," said Baez. When I was there, Wildcat was closed for maintenance. 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. 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The train struck and killed Martinez. 197 Likes, TikTok video from Thrill Nation (@thrillnation): "Have you visited this lovely park!? I realize this was a freakish occurance but how many more of these are going to happen. [24][25], During December, the park becomes covered in lights, becoming a Christmas experience for adults and children. 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. Martinez, who attended school in Waterbury, had a preschool age son, Baez said, who lives in Waterbury with his mother. Tom Wages, general manager at the park, declined comment. I think when this happened, it was near where the chair lift is so theres really no where these kids could have gone. Consists of eight hot-air balloon themed baskets suspended from a center carriage which rotates and raises 25-foot (7.6m). "For unknown reasons, the employee was struck and killed by the coaster," Bisi said about an hour after the accident. That year Funtime merged with Premier Parks, which went on to purchase Riverside Park (now Six Flags New England) 30 miles north near Springfield, MA and owned other parks such as Great Escape in Lake George, NY. Use the "Browse" or "Choose File" button below to select an image to upload along with your comment. Martin said it shouldn't run before everyone is out of the way. people are just making up stories to get comment I go to lake compounce like everyday over the summer every summer Ive never been freaked out or heard of anything from my friends or someone about ghost until now in these comments that are made up. 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. [23], During October, the park runs a Halloween event. #LakeCompounce #AmusementPark #LakeCompounceCT #CT #Conneticut #America #USA #ThemePark #Waterpark #Aquapark #BoulderDash". [5], The lake's name is derived from Chief John Compound, a Mattatuck/Tunxis Native American. Maybe once I had a little chill here and there, but thats only from being near the water park so much. Lake Compounce!Lake Compounce Summer's Not Ready - Flo Rida & Inna & Timmy Trumpet. On only $5. By the way.spirits are everywhere..not so much Haunting but just there amoungst us , The ferris wheel is closed this season in 2011 because an eleven year old boy, while at the top, jumped off the gondola! I told them I had to use the bathroom and I went as I was peeing the hand dryer turns on and on the ladies bathroom so does the sink as I heard both of them at the same time I ran out there like no tomorrow. I was a ride operator for the deep south team. The Campground was renamed to Lake Compounce Campground in 2021 as a part of the parks 175th season. TikTok video from Puffchew (@puffchew): "Murder lake#foryoupage #foryou #murder #crazy". 1. iv been the once and we saw a shadow of a little 6-year-old boy and trust me it was creepy, BSIf your going to make up a story, at least have half brain to make one up where you not easily going to get caught in a lie,lol, iv been the once and we saw a shadow of a little 6-year-old boy and trust me it was creepy. I dont find it hard to believe, it is on sacred land among mountains, which supposedly have some energy force in the minerals. It is haunted I worked there for several years and a group of us employees were walking past the ballroom(some of the small windows to the ballroom were open still) to leave at night and we heard many people talking and the sound of a honky tonk style piano playing the song Oh Susanna coming from the ballroom, it sounded as if there was a party going on in there. A children's roller coaster with an oval shaped track. Ive (former employee) experienced those, as well as signs that at least the Chief is active. Carnival worker arrested, charged with drunkenness after child falls from Yo-Yo . 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. [1][2] It spans 332 acres (134ha), which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove included in the price of admission. The Carousel is now included in the National Register of Historic Places.[10]. I won 100 to 25. > pavement. Please note: It is your responsibility to acquire appropriate permissions before investigating any location listed on this site. 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 Chief is obviously active, but means no harm. Reports indicate that there were no signs posted at the ride informing riders of height requirements. Within 24 hours of the accident, Lake Compounce officials expanded the use of lock-out devices to include groundskeepers. 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. Nationally, the death rate from these drugs has increased by 291 Likes, 71 Comments. On Friday, a wheel fell off a ride called the Ring of Fire. In between the Skyride and Thunder river there is a pathway with a little bridge for us to cut in between the 2 rides. Eventhough I would love to see one but I think the stories are mad up. The park prospered as it was positioned as a family medium-sized amusement park rather than a thrill park. The last fatal accident at Lake Compounce occurred in August, when a 16-year-old ride attendant died after falling beneath a moving ride. Never did see any ghosts, but there were some scarry people!!! During a test run, one of the Boulder Dash cars struck Martinez, killing him instantly. [20] In 2013, the park added the Bayou Bay wave pool as part of its expansion plans. The park was cited by the I dont know why he commited suicide, he was so young. 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. Can things get any worse? Besides, all parks have a little mystery to them. Your email address will not be published. Lawton Lang; his son Alexander Lang; his daughters, Chantel and Valerie Lang. Maybe there are strange accournces but i doubt it very much i feel bad for all the people that did lose there lifes on crazy rides. I never seen or heard of ghost. And yes, EVERYTHING was checked in attempts to debunk the paranormal. The two men petitioned local legislators that their residences be ceded from the town of Southington to the town of Bristol. I was there in July 1989 when milli vanilli died. Log in to follow creators, like videos, and view comments. In 1895, a casino was built on the property, which was the first permanent building at the site. Experts Stumped by Faceless Toad Seen in Connecticut Man Steals Officers Squad Car and Credit Cards, Headless Chickens Discovered in Courtroom, the extinguishing of the bright light that was Milli Vanilli, its located just off of Route 229 in Bristol, http://www.exploretalent.com/articles/worlds-tallest-roller-coaster-unveiled/, Damned Hike: Lovers Leap State Park, New Milford, Damned Hike: Old Leathermans Cave, Watertown, Damned Hike: West Rock Ridge Park, Hamden. > I went to the Ride Accident Report to see what I hate to ask this question, but does anybody know what the record is for the most people killed in one year on rides in the U.S.? The early 1930s brought more growth. He pretty much let us know hes still there and looks out for people. Trees are hardly unique to theme parks so this sort of accident could've happened anywhere. It wasnt pretty. Voice your opinion here! In orientation, they talked about the accidents that happened and what we could do for safety, etc It was no secret to people that live in Bristol, that Lake Compounce is rumored to be haunted. I will be keeping a closer eye on what the ride ops are doing as well. Sadly, their reaction was cut down dozens of trees. 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. Let me tell you, we played for 5 minutes and only counted the people who walked directly in front of our chairs. So every time, Thanks Chief. some people are lucky to witness these things. Friends and neighbors said Martinez was a quiet, hardworking man with a lot of friends. Sure, in the past there were a few accidents, but every park has some. A tree branch breaking and He said he walked off the job Wednesday and isn't sure he's going back. But, I must say I have NOT seen any ghosts or heard any wierd noises. its not haunted. 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. Im 64 YO. 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! Her stage name was Shirley Lee. He was living just down the street from them, in Cambridge Park, with his girlfriend when he died. 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. This is crazy. 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. > Police say that ride's 34-year-old operator was Subscribe to our email list to be the first to know about upcoming events and offers. [21][22], In early July 2017, Lake Compounce shut down the "Sky Ride"a twenty-five minute round trip chairlift from the park up to the top of the Southington Mountain ridge. "I was like 20, 30 feet away from him," said Baez. This I know because he made me go with him one night to get a mop bucket from behind the stage. 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. I started going to LC when I was about 5 with family and friends. 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. They are moments in time playing over and over. Phobia features three LSM launches and a heartline roll at 150 feet (46m) high. Green Lady Cemetery Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery. The police report also cited gaps in training. Do you think we will see this and if so if what form will the parks try to raise awareness? In May, 2004, a five year He That place is freaking awesome! TikTok video from Angelika Koch (@angelikaisanerd): "#greenscreen #greenscreenvideo #learnsomethingnew". In addition to the 14th oldest wooden roller coaster in the world, Wildcat,[4] its newer wooden roller coaster, Boulder Dash, has won the Golden Ticket Award for the #1 Wooden Coaster in the World for five consecutive years. Also, a good friend of mine worked at the park as a teenager and she claims to have seen, heard and felt unexplainable things. [8] In 1944, Lake Compounce opened a steam railroad. Thread started on: May 17th, 2004, 8:56pm . > falling on a mother and child. Make your Lake Compounce visit even more memorable when you book your stay at our exclusive campground. . WebEstablished in 1846, Lake Compounce is the oldest continually-operating theme park in North America (Note: thats pre-Civil War, kids). General Manager Jerry Brick stated that the coaster was the biggest investment in the park's history. The park was put up for sale at a very low price. And on halloween we go to lake compounce with family and we still get chills when we go.Beware. 1851. The Lake Compounce accident is unfortunate, but really unrelated to amusement park rides. [14], In the spring of 1987, Joseph Entertainment Group, owned by Joseph Balestieri, bought the park and renamed it "Lake Compounce Festival Park". WebLake Compounce offers fun special days and seasonal events all year long! LOL. "What's so special about today that they couldn't tell us?" As you might expect with so many tragic events and such a long history, there are many stories of supernatural goings-on surrounding Lake Compounce. WebLake Compounce Season Passes Unforgettable fun awaits at Lake Compounce! Can. 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]. Any rumors that he causes accidents is absolutely absurd. He is survived by his mother, Janet Lang; his brother, Rev. 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. > small child? > Thread started on: May 17th, 2004, 8:56pm . ESPN had expected that the alternative sports event would draw up to 30,000 people, and Lake Compounce officials were looking forward to showing off the park and its signature coaster. The boy He ran after them, yelling to stop, but they disappeared. > treated for minor injuries and released. (men, women, and children) We brought the camp about a week ago. If You Go: Lake Compounce is located in Bristol, and chances are if youve grown up in Connecticut, youve probably already been there! WebRobert Lang. It is def. A sign near the entrance to the water slide warns: ''Strong swimmers only. Strong current.''. Officials at Lake Compounce Theme Park declined Thursday to discuss the circumstances of Martinez's death, but they provided general information about safety Bathroom Today as I was getting ready for my job inside the maze ( I was a clown) I was in the dressing room with three other people . 1847. 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. Wait I missed the last paragraph. > Carnival worker arrested, charged with We all didnt understand what we heard at first. 323 Likes, TikTok video from Uk crime (@ukcrimes): "Prayers to the familys as this sad time #awareness #solihulllaketrajedy #fyp". "I thought he was fakin.'". When he failed to surface, lifeguards began a search but it took about 25 minutes for them to pull the boy from the water. You can also solve your question in our F.A.Q's section, The code you insert is not correct or it doesnt exist, 3 Must See Attractions During Your Next Family Vacation to New England. Girl, you know its true. Park officials said Devon could not swim and was not wearing one of the life vests that are provided, but not required, for water rides. [12], The park's success was steady until the late 1960s, when the park's attendance was decreasing. (: My mom sang there in the 1940s. [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. 3 young boys have died tragically in an ice lake | Awareness original sound - Uk crime. At the end of the 1991 season, Joseph Entertainment Group filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and did not open the park for the 1992 season. Loved Lake Compounce when I was a kid. The drums are fixed to arms which raise and lower automatically. Coasters have smashed into groundskeepers and maintenance workers at other parks on a number of occasions, according to Martin. Check out our seasonal events to find out whats happening at the park during your visit. https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/08/nyregion/boy-hurt-in-park-accident-dies.html. 1. I grew up in Bristol and spent most everyday there, as my dad, Wally (ior Ralph) Gray, and Walt Swenton were carpenters that took care of the wild cat. They looked at me laughed said some nasty thing and kept walking. Anyone can read what you share. I don't want to be the junior ride police but something has got to give here. Accept Read More, Tolland Man Faces Charges for Shooting Ghost, UFO Sightings Continue to Skyrocket in Connecticut. All campsites include Wi-Fi, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Should Lake Compounce and other parks now rid the parks of trees out of fear that they might collapse and kill someone? He was taken to a hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released. The Damned Story: As the oldest continuously operating theme park in the United States, Lake Compounce in Bristol is well known as a spot where people congregate for summertime fun. Plans include a significant expansion of the Crocodile Cove water park. Check out our seasonal events to find out whats happening at the park during your visit. A tree broke my moms car in my backyard, but my backyard isnt haunted! The family called him Wil, Baez said, describing his brother as "a funny dude" who was "friends with everybody.". When we got off the ride we told the Wildcat operator that we saw an old man up there at the very top of the ride greeting us with a smile. So what if its haunted? During one of these walk-arounds, he heard kids laughing from near the lake. 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. she aint crazy or high either. It was designed and built by Connecticut actor William Gillette, the original portrayer of Sherlock Holmes in silent films. I propose the following new warning signs: 3) Do not ride if ride op has just been discharged from drug rehab, 4) Do not ride if seems more interested in hitting people in line than following safety procedures. @emily- Hehe LOL. See you there. When I say this I mean a little more than the standard little blurbs that the ops gives before each train departs. According to the ride's manufacturer, riders must be at least 42 inches to board the ride. My parents brought me to the park the night of the Milli vanilli concert, my neighbor and close friend Matt was killed working the tornado. I found this site Googling rumors of ghosts near the boulderdash at lake compounce. This park was also the site where on July 21, 1989, as Milli Vanillis Rob and Fab were performing, their music started skipping, exposing the fact that they were lip-synching and unleashing the public ridicule that followed. In 2016, the park added a new roller coaster called "Phobia Phear Coaster," a Sky Rocket 2 model from Premier Rides. He called Martinezs death a tragic accident, but there is no blame to be laid at the feet of Lake Compounce, he said, based on all the investigations conducted internally and by outside authorities.. In 1914, Lake Compounce opened the Green Dragon, the park's first electric-powered roller coaster. Nighttime security guards also allegedly have seen strange things after hours. 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. A few years later in 1927, the renowned Wild Cat wooden roller coaster a ride you can still enjoy to this day started thrilling visitors. All-new for 2023, enjoy live concerts all summer long directly on the lake! Oh my the poor employees! The Lake Compounce accident is unfortunate, but really unrelated to amusement park rides. "I'm feeling like somebody in my family died," said Mardonado, who said he's known Martinez for at least five years. TikTok video from not you (@nunyabusniz): "#lakelanier". Literally hours and hours, all day and into the evening. The overhead grid provides the power to each car motor. 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 If not, its located just off of Route 229 in Bristol, directly across the street from the ESPN campus you cant miss the array of satellite dishes. Are you that desperate for content lake compounce is far from being haunted never mind should have been a list of the top haunted places in a certain state. 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. I@emily- Hehe LOL. There, in the photo was an old man with a shabby vest and baggy pants with long white sideburns smoking a cigar with a huge familiar grin right at the very top of the first hill. Nancy, my girlfriend at the time was poking me in the side saying, Peter..Peter!!! He was taken to a hospital where he was Another instance was in the waterpark where I worked. Lake Compounce remained under the ownership of the Pierce and Norton Corporation until 1966, when Edward G. Pierce sold his share to the Norton family. Lake Compounce purchased a miniature steam railroad designed and built by British actor William Gillette, portrayer of Sherlock Holmes in 1943. Im a camp counselor and we like to bring the kids there for a field trip. The authorities said the boy fell off an inner tube while riding the Lake Plunge, an enclosed 375-foot-long slide that empties into the park's lake. My favorite thing to do was spend hours on Saturdays in the arcade where it didnt matter whether it was raining or sunny. [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. Police are charging him with reckless endangerment in the first and second degrees, risk of injury to a minor and interfering with police. HauntedPlaces.org makes no claims that any of the statements posted here are factually accurate. .tiktok-ze5eiw-SpanViews{-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;padding-right:12px;color:rgba(22, 24, 35, .75);}4301 views|.tiktok-15ooo5t-H4Link{font-family:ProximaNova,Arial,Tahoma,PingFangSC,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;display:inline;color:rgba(22, 24, 35, .75);margin-left:12px;}.tiktok-15ooo5t-H4Link a{color:rgba(22, 24, 35, .75);}. Seriously, I live nearby and have not heard the haunted thing before. A tree branch breaking and falling on a mother and child. Claim: Child on amusement park ride is fatally bitten by snakes lurking within. > Just when I thought it Could not get Worse He saw a wound on his brother's shoulder, Baez said, and figured Martinez would be all right. I have been going once every summer for quite a while. WebIn June, 2001, an employee at Lake Compounce was struck and killed by the Boulder Dash roller coaster while trimming weeds during a test run of the ride. 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. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. They got down the clown . i rode the wooden rollercoaster two days after it decapitated that matinence worker in 2000 it was also the day after the more updated rollercoaster across from the wooden on got stuck upside down for hours i felt bad for riding it so soon after. 5K Likes, 303 Comments. In 1911, a carousel was built, followed by a roller coaster in 1914. It all boils down to a simple fact. Later that year, the Bristol and Plainville Tramway Company constructed the Southington and Compounce trolley line. > they had to say about yesterdays death and this horse and carriage? WebLos Angeles County. Police, state officials and an independent safety firm hired by the park are investigating. Each ride seat is a drum that spins individually while the entire ride spins clockwise. We were camping there for a C.B. See the article in its original context from. "It's hard to believe it. They didnt do anything. "[18] In late 2007, Kennywood Entertainment Company sold its parks to Spain-based Parques Reunidos.[19]. Hearing kids laughing when no one else was around you. Be ready to enjoy a summer of endless fun with a Season Pass. Investigators say that the child's fall was not related to a mechanical problem, but that the three-year-old should not have been allowed on the ride. Baez said he and Martinez were close, playing basketball, going to clubs and other things brothers do together. 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. We were all walking past kiddie land(go figure) at around midnight about to clock out when the rides turned on by itself. So yes it is haunted. > unlatched his seat belt, left the seat and then 474.8K Likes, 891 Comments. 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! A 5-year-old Hartford boy died today, nearly a week after an accident on an amusement park water ride. No major attractions were added during this time, and the Nortons listed the park for sale in 1984. See specification for Other Visitors here. Walking along the path next to Boulderdash and hearing footsteps in the leaves on the other side of the fence walking quicker than you. He is being held on a $50,000 bond. The park saw success as a picnic park through the post-American Civil War era. Stay the heck away from Lake Lanier - BlackBeltBabe. Now, her once grand manor lay in ruin. 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