Hershey Lake Compounce Map and Brochure (1987 – 2025)
Anchored by its wooded lake and rolling hillside terrain, Lake Compounce winds around the water in a figure-eight pattern that mixes old-world charm with modern steel coasters. A Hershey Lake Compounce map helps visitors trace that unusual split layout—where rides, dining spots, and live shows thread between shoreline picnic areas and hillside paths. Knowing the map means fewer backtracks through the narrow bridge bottleneck and better timing for the evening fireworks crowd.
- Location
- Bristol, Connecticut
- Years Active
- 1846 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Hershey Lake Compounce Site
Grab a tram or stroll under the coaster tracks—either way, it feels like stepping through a New England time capsule that still hums with summer energy.
Hershey Lake Compounce Map 2025
In 2025, Lake Compounce debuts the Splashbucklers pirate stunt show and synchronized drone night shows, while also introducing its largest haunted house for Phantom Fall Fest. The Wildcat roller coaster receives 1,000 feet of Titan Track for a smoother ride experience.
Crocodile Cove Water Park opens May 24 for its longest season ever, and the campground operates from May 2 to November 2. Holiday Lights return November 28 with Connecticut’s tallest Christmas tree and more than 500,000 lights.
Printable Hershey Lake Compounce Map PDF 2025
Hershey Lake Compounce Map 2023
Hershey Lake Compounce Brochure 1987
FAQ
Does Hershey own Lake Compounce?
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company briefly owned Lake Compounce from 1985 to 1987. The company renamed it “Hershey’s Lake Compounce” but sold it after two seasons due to low attendance and operational issues. Today, Lake Compounce is owned by Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises, the co-owner of Dollywood Parks & Resorts.
What is the oldest amusement park still running?
The oldest amusement park still operating is Bakken in Klampenborg, Denmark. It opened in 1583 and continues to run with modern rides and historical attractions. Prater in Vienna, Austria, founded in 1766, is the second oldest.
What movie was filmed at Lake Compounce?
Scenes from the 2014 movie And So It Goes, starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton, were filmed at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. The park was used for scenes featuring the characters Oren and Leah enjoying rides together.
Did Dolly Parton buy Lake Compounce?
Dolly Parton did not personally buy Lake Compounce. In March 2025, the park was acquired by Herschend Family Entertainment, the company that co-owns Dollywood with Parton. Herschend now owns Lake Compounce along with several other U.S. parks, but Dolly Parton herself is not an owner.
