grsupercity 24 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I regret skipping this park on our Kennywood Waldameer trip more and more everyday Link to post Share on other sites
CenturyFlyer 16 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 For those who don't know or need a recap: 1930s: Park is nearly closed for development but is saved by the Depression. 1994: Park is slated to be replaced by a FEC (and the Blue Streak demolished). All of the rides are AUCTIONED OFF, but a few specific people buy most of them and the land. 1995: Park doesn't open. 2006-7: Park doesn't open. 2008: Massive fire destroys ballroom and much maintenance infrastructure. 2013: Fire destroys Beach Club. 2014: A planned sheriff's sale is put off when the park files for bankruptcy. A recovery plan is developed. 2020: Park doesn't open, hopefully for good reason. This is just another part of the story. They will get through this. Link to post Share on other sites
pryonisys 0 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'm sure other small parks have gone through major challenges somewhat like Conneaut Lake, but being close to Conneaut Lake I don't know how they continue to survive, they're the little park that keeps chugging along. I hope they survive this just like they've survived all the challenges that have already faced them. Link to post Share on other sites
ScreaminNewEngland 2 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Well with our awful governor in this state, it looks like all the parks won’t be opening for a while. Hopefully Conneaut will make a comeback next year. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 452 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 1) Aren't you from Rhode Island? 2) Please no politics. It never ends well and this is a theme park forum. Edited May 28, 2020 by coasterbill Link to post Share on other sites
VF15 3 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Looks like Conneaut Lake Park has filed for bankruptcy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 73 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1.6 million for a park? Isn't that kind of.... cheap for a park? Any park? Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 452 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 That's about $1,599,998 more than I would pay for it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 452 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Update: Quote We all are aware that 2020 was a tough year for many businesses, including Conneaut Lake Park. However, in a very positive turn of events, the Trustees received an offer from a qualified cash buyer to purchase all assets of Conneaut Lake Park. The current bidder’s intentions are to invest in the property and to expand on the year-over-year momentum the Park has gained. This is very exciting news! Since the Park is in a bankruptcy reorganization plan, this offer must go through the bankruptcy court process. Filed just yesterday at the bankruptcy court was a motion to go through the procedures of a public auction for all assets of Conneaut Lake Park. This means that if there are any additional qualified buyers interested in placing a higher bid, they have a chance to come forward prior to the public hearing, but the offer must be on ALL assets of the Park. We are thrilled about this new opportunity that allows the Park to continue to progress and serve the community! - Conneaut Lake Park Facebook Page 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor Finn 13 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The tough thing is if someone comes in with a higher bid with the intentions of building condos or something else, that is what would happen. I don't feel super confident in the end game for this, but let's wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 452 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I don't feel super confident either. I'm really worried that someone won't come in with a higher bid with the intention of building condos... Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 114 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Considering the park's location on the lake and that all the crowds during my one visit were on the beach, not in the park, I too fear condos may be the most likely outcome here. Link to post Share on other sites
805Andrew 11 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 5 hours ago, Nrthwnd said: 1.6 million for a park? Isn't that kind of.... cheap for a park? Any park? Have you been to Conneaut Lake Park? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
CenturyFlyer 16 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Condos? The park's in the boondocks of PA. The rides are not on the lake like a boardwalk park, but the property does have some lakefront space. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 452 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, 805Andrew said: Have you been to Conneaut Lake Park? Yeah... this Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 73 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 ^ & ^^ Nope. It was just my first reaction. Guess that was waaaaaay more than they should be asking, huh? Link to post Share on other sites
ricklap77 14 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Hopefully it reopens as a park. CL has gone thru a lot! Never ending. I love that place because it is so unique. Last time I was there was 2017 and we had a blast there. Blue Streak is so much fun and the way it looks makes you think it might collapse! Link to post Share on other sites
805Andrew 11 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Condos? The park's in the boondocks of PA. The rides are not on the lake like a boardwalk park, but the property does have some lakefront space.Yeah, if someone thinks they can sell condos there then I have some ocean front property I can sell you in California City. I will admit that I thought the lake by the park was nice and better then I expected and I liked Blue Streak’s placement in the woods but the rest of the park looked worse than a third rate county fair. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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