Roller coasters and water rides will soon be operating again and offering summertime fun in Middlebury.
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark announced this week on its Facebook page that it plans to open for the season on Saturday, June 20.
The park ordinarily would have opened in April, but its season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ned Lamont indicated earlier in the week that his Phase 2 plan for reopening businesses called for outdoor amusement parks to be allowed to open around June 20.
According to Quassy management, state officials have approved of the park’s planned reopening date.
To get ready, the park is now hiring to fill dozens of summer positions, including grounds maintenance, ride safety inspectors, restroom attendants, games, arcade attendants, ride operators, food service, lifeguards, parking, retail sales, customer relations, sales team associate, and guest services representatives.
For more information on available jobs and the application process, visit the park’s website at www.quassy.com.Â
The park, on the shores of Lake Quassapaug, features an array of attractions, such as a waterpark, the Wooden Warrior roller coaster and the Big Flush water coaster.
At the state’s other large amusement park in Bristol, Lake Compounce has also announced that it is hiring workers for the upcoming season. Anyone interested can apply at lakecompounce.com/employment.
As of Friday mid-day, Lake Compounce had not yet announced its official opening date, and it referred guests to its website for updates. https://www.lakecompounce.com/COVID-19.
Contact Michelle Tuccitto Sullo at msullo@newhavenbiz.com.
