Funtime Parks was a company based in Aurora, Ohio, USA.
History
Funtime, Inc. was formed in 1969 by former Cedar Point executives.[1] The company went on to purchase Geauga Lake the same year.[2]
On March 29, 1982 the company acquired a 50% stake in Darien Lake.[3] In June 1985 it purchased the remainder of the property.[4]
Funtime announced plans to construct Wyandot Lake adjacent to the Columbus Zoo in 1983.[5]
Funtime sold its three parks to Premier Parks on August 15, 1995 for $60 million.[6]
References
- ↑ "Favorite family place gears up for the 1990's". The Akron Beacon Journal.
- ↑ "New eatery and shops". The Akron Beacon Journal.
- ↑ "Geauga Lake-Funtime posts earnings decline". The Akron Beacon Journal.
- ↑ "Funtime buys all of park". The Akron Beacon Journal.
- ↑ "Geauga Lake to feature 'Wave'". The Daily American. 1984-04-11. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ↑ "3 Theme Parks Sold To Premier". The Daily Oklahoman.