CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. — November 1 marked the end of the 2015 edition of Ghost Lake at Conneaut Lake Park, and with it, the conclusion of the 2015 season at Conneaut Lake Park. According to the operators of the park it was a most successful season.

More than $600,000 in total revenue was generated in 2015 including about $450,000 from the amusement park, $130,000 from Camperland and $25,000 from the collection of water usage fees. While not expecting to be fully profitable until 2017, the park did manage to get very close to breaking even from operations during 2015, a major accomplishment given the more than 20 year history of operating at a loss. Most importantly, the park was able to pay its current taxes for the first time in 14 years.

A $10.00 ride-all-day wristband policy was instituted for the 2015 season and deemed to have been succesfull. Current plans call for keeping the price and policy in place for 2016. This pricing plan was largely responsible for attracting nearly 25,000 paid attendees during the season, and many more thousands visited the Park for free to accompany others or to enjoy the beach and general environment of Conneaut Lake Park. The public support for Conneaut Lake Park continues to be strong.

While still having a long way to go, the first year of operations under the control of the new Board of Trustees exceeded the collective expectations. 2015 now serves as strong indicator that the revitalization of Conneaut Lake Park and its transformation into an important quality of life asset for the residents of the region is more than just possible, it’s likely if given the chance and managed prudently.

The trustees are alredy planning for an even more successful season in 2016 which will feature an expanded Camperland and the reopening of the water park, both key strategies in growing future revenues for Conneaut Lake Park.

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