When was hershey park opened

Hershey as leisure grounds for employees of Hershey's Chocolate Factory. Get an early taste of the summer fun at our seasonal event, Springtime In The Park. Hersheypark is a sweet summertime destination. Enjoy acres of outdoor attractions surrounded by shady trees, ample green spaces, and fresh Pennsylvania air.

Guests of all ages can enjoy thrilling coasters, classic family rides, water park fun, and sweet memories in a beautiful environment. The park had a pool located in the heart of the park from until It was replaced by a much larger pool at the intersection of Park Boulevard and West Derry Road, which operated from to Hersheypark had a ballroom where many famous acts played at. This transitioned to many famous acts playing at Hersheypark Stadium in current times. The oldest ride currently in Hersheypark is the Carrousel which was added to the park in , but first operated in The oldest roller coaster in Hersheypark today is Comet, which opened in , replacing The Wild Cat.

Hersheypark was renovated into a theme park in the s, having a bunch of theme regions including Tudor Square , Rhineland , Tower Plaza , Minetown , and more. Capture your holiday memories with some sweet photo spots! Upgrade to a behind-the-scenes tour for an interactive experience with a few of the friendly residents at ZooAmerica.

New this year, Hersheypark tickets can be used any operating day in any season. View operating days and buy tickets. Eager eaters can snack and drink all day throughout the Park for one low price with a dining or drink program.

Available in three different levels, all Season Pass Holders enjoy unlimited visits all summer long and during seasonal events and reduced or FREE parking. The Full Size and King Size Passes also include additional perks including 1-hour early access to Hersheypark, discounts and offers on food, drinks and retail, exclusive events, and more! Hersheypark was founded in by Milton S.

Hershey as a leisure park for employees of his chocolate factory. Check out these vintage photos of guests enjoying sunny days at Hersheypark! Cookies are used for optimization and tracking. By continuing to use our site you agree to our privacy policy.

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