Connecticut’s largest water park and amusement park, Lake Compounce features water rides, thrilling coasters, classic kiddie rides and live entertainment. The amusement park’s wooden roller coaster, Boulder Dash, has often been named a top wooden coaster in the U.S. New ride “Phobia Phear” is a triple-launch coaster sending guests through an enclosed space and around several turns at speeds of up to 65 mph. The seasonal park is open from late spring through fall, with weekend Halloween events taking over the park. Onsite dining is available.