Defunct American amusement park company
Funtime, Inc was an American amusement and entertainment company located in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] The company was established in 1965. It owned several properties throughout its 31-year-long lifespan.
History
Funtime Inc. was established in 1965 when four former Cedar Point employees, including Gasper Lococo (1928–2016), a former military sergeant from Huron,[2] pooled their resources and purchased Geauga Lake in Ohio for $5 million.[3] The park had previously been owned by members of the Kuhlman/Schryer family.[4] In 1983, the company began managing Wyandot Lake in Columbus, Ohio.[5] That same year FunTime acquired 50% controlling interest in Darien Lake.[6] In 1995, Funtime entered into an agreement to manage Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut.[1]
Sale to Premier Parks
In August 1995 Funtime, Inc. was acquired by Premier Parks (later Six Flags) for $60 million.[7] The deal to manage Lake Compounce was canceled and the Kennywood Entertainment Company was awarded the contract.[8]
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