Conneaut Lake Park - Conneaut Lake, PA - A Family Amusement Resort

Situated just off of PA Route 6 between Erie and Pittsburgh, Conneaut Lake Park is merely minutes away from Ohio. Conneaut Lake Park is located at 12382 Center Street in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. A family amusement resort destination, Conneaut Lake Park offers hotel lodging, camping, entertainment, rides, community events, and lake activities. Conneaut Lake Park can be reached by calling 814-382-5115.

Conneaut Lake is the largest natural glacier lake in Pennsylvania, which makes it a popular destination for recreational boaters as well as other individuals. Conneaut Lake Park originally opened in 1892 as Exposition Park. The park took advantage of the activities the lake could provide and added an amusement park area adjacent to the lake in order to draw more visitors by offering a wide variety of recreational activities. There is no fee for admission to the park itself. Visitors simply pay for the rides they go on and any other activity fees.

The amusement park portion of Conneaut Lake has traditional rides, such as a carousel and a miniature train. In addition, there is a water park called Splash City. Conneaut Lake Park is also home to a wooden rollercoaster called Blue Streak. Built in 1937, Blue Streak is the 6th oldest rollercoaster in the United States and follows the out and back design. This rollercoaster is currently undergoing repairs and is not anticipated to reopen until the end of the 2010 season. In addition to several other rides, the park has a pony track that was operated by Don Weyel for over 50 years.

One of the reasons that Conneaut Lake is popular with boaters is that the lake does not impose a horsepower limit. There is a public peach at Conneaut Lake that offers visitors swimming and sunbathing opportunities. The lake also allows fishing and waterskiing. Conneaut Lake's boardwalk is an ideal place to take a quiet walk and enjoy the scenery.

The Beach Club, which originally opened in 1936, is located by the lake's shore and inside of the park. The Beach Club sells finger foods, lunches, and dinners. In addition, the club often features live bands and other forms of entertainment. The Beach Club is the home of the Downunder Beach Bar. Volleyball is also offered in this area.

Another feature of Conneaut Lake Park is Camperland. Camperland is a facility with spacious campsites. Campsites are available in both wooded and sunny areas. Camperland has basic tent sites, sites with full hook-ups, and rustic cabins. Camperland has flush toilets, free hot showers, and a Laundromat. There is a playground onsite, and a public boat launch is nearby.

Hotel rooms are available at Hotel Conneaut. The hotel is designed to provide an old-fashioned atmosphere of relaxation while providing guests with affordable lodging. In order to maintain the historical nature of the hotel, hotel rooms do not have telephones, televisions, heat, or air conditioning. The breezes from the lakefront typically keep most of the rooms at a comfortable temperature, and rooms are equipped with ceiling fans. Volunteers have refurbished many of the rooms with individual themes. There is a TV room on the first floor. In addition, the front desk has board games that are available to guests. Hotel Conneaut can be reached by calling 814-213-0120.