Thunder Island Amusement Park

Amusement park in the United States


Thunder Island Amusement Park
Location
Fulton, New York, USA
Status Standing but not operating
Operated 1979 to 2021
Area 113 acres
Website https://www.thunder-island.com/

Thunder Island Amusement Park is a small family owned park in Fulton, New York, USA near Syracuse New York. It was opened in 1979 by Harry and Tammie Perau. It was then purchased by Ron and Lisa Falise in 2018 following the Perau's retirement. In August 2021, owner Ron Falise was tragically killed in a tractor accident. The park has remained dormant ever since and as of April 3, 2022 it is currently for sale.[1][2][3]

Thunder Island has hosted a variety of amusement rides throughout its history. Today, it mostly hosts a water park and banquet center.

Attractions

Operating

Name Manufacturer Type Opened

Defunct

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Ferris Wheel Eli Bridge Company Big Eli 16 Ferris Wheel unknown unknown unknown
Carousel Unknown Carousel 2021 2021 unknown

References

  1. "Thunder Island - For Sale". Pyramid Brokerage Company. 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  2. Hayes, Anne (March 30, 2022). "Thunder Island amusement park up for sale months after co-owner died in tractor accident". Syracuse.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. "Thunder Island Amusement Park". Thunder Island Amusement Park. 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.