How many died at Action Park?

Over the course of its 18-year run, Action Park was responsible for six deaths, including three drownings in a wave pool and one man being electrocuted by a malfunctioning kayak ride, and countless more injuries.



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The slide was the site of the first fatality at the park in 1980: 19-year-old George Larsson, Jr., who had previously been a ski-lift operator at Vernon Valley, was thrown from the slide when his car jumped the track, and his head struck a rock. After several days in a coma, he died.

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Lake Compounce is the oldest, continuously-operating amusement park in North America, having its genesis more than 175 years ago in 1846!

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New Jersey's Action Park is known as the world's most dangerous theme park. Many serious injuries have happened in the park, while six people have died since the park opened in 1978.

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The legendary Canyon Cliff Jumps are one of Action Park's most popular attractions. Leap from the cliffs and free fall 23' or 15' into the crystal clear mountain springs below.

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On Sept. 22, 2000, a four-year-old named Brandon Zucker suffered injuries that would ultimately result in his death. Brandon fell out of a “taxicab” on Disneyland's Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin Ride, and was folded in half when another vehicle rolled over him.

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Hershey Kisses These are the most mild of all the coasters in the park, great for beginners or those who don't want to brave the larger rides. Cocoa Cruiser- For the little thrill seeker in the family this is the perfect first coaster.

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Storm Runner As the fastest accelerating ride in Hersheypark, Storm Runner is sure to be one of your favorites. Whether it is the 8,000-plus horsepower launch or the fact it accelerates to 72 miles per hour in two seconds, Storm Runner will leave you feeling a pure adrenaline rush.

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Phantom's Revenge is a steel hypercoaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States. It originally opened as Steel Phantom in 1991, featuring the fastest speed and longest drop of any roller coaster in the world.



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Steel Roller Coasters Steel roller coasters are considered to be the most dangerous type of amusement ride. An estimated 495 incidents involving roller coasters occurred during one year, some resulting in serious injury or death.

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The two scariest roller coasters in the US are Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Unlike other ride compilations, such as the 12 longest coasters, this list is somewhat subjective.

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River Country is one of only two Disney parks to permanently close, along with Discovery Island, which is situated parallel to the water park.

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Tyre Sampson plummeted to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in ICON Park on March 24 – a ride described by its operators as the world's tallest freestanding drop tower. Bystander video showed the teen slipping from his seat seconds after the ride began its nearly 400-foot drop.

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Inside the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans park But besides being used for a few movies like 'Jurassic World,' the gates have been shuttered since August 21, 2005 – eight days before Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana.

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Amusement Park in Ohio. Roller Coaster Capital of the World. Cedar Point.

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That story isn't too different from the history of the real park – here's the true story behind ACTION POINT. Action Park opened in Vernon, New Jersey in 1978, as part of the Mountain Creek ski resort. It ran for nearly 20 years, closing in 1996 thanks to a combination of effects from regulations and lawsuits.

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