AMUSEMENT PARKS > MAINE

AQUABOGGAN
Rte 1, Saco, ME (map)
207.282.3112
info@aquabogganwaterpark.com
http://www.aquaboggan.com

The many attractions at this water park include the Totally Tubular ride, which sends passengers through winding tunnels before spitting them out, and the Stealth 5, a 45-foot-tall hydro halfpipe. For those who just want to swim, thereÆs a large wave pool and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Or, if you want to stay dry, try the go-carts, skid cars, or pedal-boats. The Splash 'N' Play area caters to toddlers. Open from mid June through Labor Day, from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Admission $19, $15 for visitors under four feet tall, $10 for seniors, $5 for use of toddler areas only.

FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN USA
Rte 1, Saco, ME (map)
207.284.5139
info@funtownusa.com
http://www.funtownsplashtownusa.com

This is an amusement park of relatively recent vintage that prides itself on cleanliness. Attractions include 28 rides and 13 slides, an arcade, mini golf, go-carts, and a family play area. The Excalibur, Northern New England's largest wooden roller coaster, sprawls across 4.5 acres. Food is abundant, with American, Mexican, and seafood stands, plus cotton candy, candy apples, fried dough, ice cream, and shaved ice. Both Funtown and Splashtown are open through Labor Day, though hours of operation for each park differ. Specific dates and hours vary. Call or visit the Web site for details. Funtown ride pass $25, $17 for seniors and those under 48 inches tall. Night special (after 4 pm) $18, $12. Splashtown slide pass $20, $17. Night special (after 4 pm) $10. Combination pass $34, $25; free for those under 38 inches.

PALACE PLAYLAND
Rte 5 (Exit 36 off I-95), Old Orchard Beach, ME (map)
207.934.2001
fun@palaceplayland.com
http://www.palaceplayland.com

Located near the shore of the Atlantic, Palace Playland is a four-acre amusement park featuring more than 25 rides and attractions. Check out the 40-foot Euro Slide, the Galaxi and Orient Express roller coasters, an ôadult thrill rideö called Crazy Dance, Skee-Ball, the arcade, and the Ferris wheel. Fireworks display every Thurs at 9:45 pm. Open for full-time season from June 16 through Aug 26. Arcade opens weekdays at 10 am and 9 am on weekends. Rides open at noon on weekdays and 11 am on weekends. Closing times vary according to weather and attendance. Visit the Web site for all other dates. Free admission. Single ride tickets $1.10 each. 20-ticket books $20. 50-ticket books $45. Unlimited pass $26.50, kiddie pass $19.50. Two-day unlimited pass $39.95, $25.95 for kids. Season pass $95.

YORK'S WILD KINGDOM
Rte 1, York Beach, ME (map)
207.363.4911
ykingdom@aol.com
http://www.yorkzoo.com

York's Wild Kingdom is the largest amusement park/zoo in the York Beach area. The zoo houses elephants, lions, bears, llamas, and Maine's only White Bengal tiger. The amusement park has an arcade, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, a haunted house, pedal-boats, and miniature golf. York Beach is within walking distance. The zoo is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, from June 23 through Labor Day. The amusement park is open daily from noon to 9:30 pm from June 23 through Aug 26, and from noon to 6 pm from Aug 28 through 31 and on Labor Day. Zoo-and-ride package $18.25, $14.25 for children four through 10, $4 for children three and younger. Zoo-only $14, $9, $1. Go-cart and animal rides sold separately.