Quassy Amusement Park
Quassy Amusement Park is an amusement and waterpark in Middlebury, Connecticut, and is one of only 11 trolley parks still operating in the United States. It goes back to 1908. The mildest months are May to October, with highs of 62–83°F.
A theme park inside Middlebury
Open late April through early October
Quassy Amusement Park is a seasonal theme park: open late April through early October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
38 rides and 2 roller coasters
Including 15 water rides. Open since 1908. About ↓
Woodbury is the nearest base
Woodbury is 4 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1908
Quassy Amusement Park dates from 1908. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open late April through early October
Typical highs and lows in Middlebury. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Quassy Amusement Park
Quassy Amusement Park is an amusement and waterpark in Middlebury, Connecticut, and is one of only 11 trolley parks still operating in the United States. It has 20 rides on its 20 acres (81,000 m2). Quassy consists of a full-fledged amusement park plus a waterpark called Splash Away Bay. Swimming in Lake Quassapaug is available. In 1901, a writer pronounced Lake Quassapaug as "the handsomest bit of natural water on Earth". Today, beach clubs and houses surround the entire lake. The park is home to the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, which opened in 2011. Quassy offers swimming, picnicking, a catering service, an arcade, a waterpark, and live entertainment including school bands, dance groups and magic shows.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- late April through early October
- Rides
- 38 · 2 roller coasters · 15 water rides
- Owner
- George Frantzis II Eric Anderson
- Established
- 1908
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Where to base yourself for Quassy Amusement Park
Close by, places to stay are in Waterbury (9) and Woodbury (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Quassy Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury | in town | — | 1 1 inn or B&B | 8,093 | $476K | A |
| Waterbury | 6 mi east | 10 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 115,771 | $209K | C− |
| Woodbury | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 5 inns & B&Bs | 10,005 | $470K | — |
| Southbury | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 20,468 | $412K | — |
| Southington | 15 mi east | 25 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 44,242 | $374K | B− |
| Danbury | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| New Haven | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Shelton | 16 mi south | 25 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,880 | $453K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Quassy Amusement Park
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw43 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
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Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw68 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw67 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw63 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw68 mi MuseumMuseum of Modern Art1.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Museum of Modern Art: hibino, CC BY 2.0
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Know before you visit Quassy Amusement Park
When is Quassy Amusement Park open?
late April through early October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury?
Yes. It’s inside Middlebury, CT.
When is the best time to visit Quassy Amusement Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Quassy Amusement Park from Brookhaven and Oyster Bay?
About 47 miles south of Brookhaven and about 54 miles south of Oyster Bay, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Quassy Amusement Park?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 37 miles.
How many roller coasters does Quassy Amusement Park have?
2, among 38 rides (including 15 water rides).
Where should I stay near Quassy Amusement Park?
Waterbury (6 mi, 9 places to stay), Woodbury (4 mi, 5 places to stay) and Southbury (6 mi, 5 places to stay).
From people who live in Middlebury
People in Middlebury have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.