Standard Amusements
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| Status | Active |
| Headquarters |  |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Key people | Nicholas J. Singer (owner) |
| Previous names | United Parks (2014 to 2024) |
| Website | https://www.standardamusements.com/ |
| Amusement parks | 0 |
Standard Amusements, formerly known as United Parks, is a amusement park owner and operator located in Rye, New York, USA.[1]
History
United Parks was founded in 2014 by Nicholas J. Singer, and it quickly acquired Missouri's Bluff Falls Water Park, renaming it Hydro Adventures.[2][3]
Daytona Lagoon was purchased by the company in 2015.[4]
It started operating Playland Park under the subsidiary Standard Amusements in 2016.[5]
United Parks permanently closed Hydro Adventures in 2020 after not operating due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an unsuccessful attempt to sell the park.[6][7]
Daytona Lagoon was sold by the company to BWL Acquisition in 2021.[8]
In 2025, Standard Amusements stated its intention to stop operating Playland Park.[9]
Amusement parks
Current
| Park | Location | Opened | Acquired | Previously | Coasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playland Park | |
1928 | 2016 | N/A | 5 |
Former
| Park | Location | Opened | Acquired | Previously | Coasters | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Lagoon | |
1998 | 2015 | N/A | 0 | Sold to BWL Acquisition in 2021 |
| Hydro Adventures | |
2003 | 2014 | Bluff Falls Water Park | 0 | Closed in 2019/2020 |
References
- ↑ "Standard Amusements". LinkedIn. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ Casey, Pat (April 21, 2015). "New Playland Management Deal Under Scrutiny by County Board | The Examiner News". The Examiner News. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Former Bluff Falls Waterpark under new ownership". Amusement Today. April 4, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ Storey, Ken (March 15, 2016). "Daytona Lagoon releases details on new $2 million upgrade". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Private management company to run Playland amusement park". Times Herald-Record. May 3, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ Ford, Jeremy J. (August 8, 2020). "Hydro Adventures Waterpark for sale". KFVS. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Missouri FEC & Water Park Online Auction". GoToAuction. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "United Parks Completes Sale of Daytona Lagoon to BWL Acquisition". Business Wire. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ Sears, Jay (January 23, 2025). "Standard Amusements Wants to Exit Playland Contract". MyRye.com. Retrieved January 23, 2025.