Six Flags New England

Beginning in 1840, “Gallups Grove,” played host to popular family picnics and clambakes. Situated on the banks of the Connecticut River, the name was changed to “Riverside” in 1912. Its new owner, Henry J. Perkings, transformed the land into an amusement park that held an enormous “sanitary bathing pool” and a number of mechanical rides. In 1938, Edward Carroll, Sr., leased Riverside’s adjoining parking lot to open Massachusetts’s second drive in theater. Soon thereafter, Mr. Carroll purchased the park. Over the years, the park gained rides such as the “Thunderbolt” wooden roller coaster and “Colossus,” a 150-foot Giant Ferris Wheel.

In 1997, Edward Carroll Jr. sold Riverside, to Premier Parks. Renovations included the newly added Island Kingdom Water Park, among others. Riverside officially became Six Flags New England on December 8, 1999. Popular coasters like SUPERMAN: Ride of Steel and BATMAN: the DARK KNIGHT soon joined the park’s line of attractions. In addition, younger children and families can now enjoy Wiggles World, Thomas Town and Looney Tunes Movie Town. The excitement continued in 2003 with the expanding Island Kingdom Water Park renamed “Hurricane Harbor.” In 2005 Six Flags New England opened two new rides--One Wet, One Wild! Pandemonium and the Typhoon water coaster added thrills that could be shared with friends and family.

2006 brought the addtion of two more new rides, Catapult and Splash Water Falls! Splash Water Falls, the ultimate in family fun, takes riders through splashy thrills as their boats spin continuously! Want to fly through the New England skies? Catapult offers highflying thrills as you swat through the sky at 105 feet.

In 2007, Six Flags New England expanded yet again with the addition of two new children's areas! The Wiggles launched the extremely popular "Wiggles World!" "Wiggles World" includes specially themed rides and attractions, including The Big Red Car Ride, Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cups and the S.S. Feathersword. Our second children's area added in 2007 was Thomas Town! All aboard, this exciting play area is designed to entertain children of all ages, and is centered around a train ride on a Thomas the Tank Engine replica that brings guests on a journey through Thomas' mythical home on the Island of Sodor.

Six Flags is regarded as the undisputed leader in thrill ride innovation and at Six Flags New England we're taking that reputation to the next level. Six Flags New England is transforming the #1 steel coaster, Superman Ride of Steel. Going above and beyond traditional steel coaster, this state-of-the-art invention will undergo a revolutionary makeover. The adventure will send riders up 20 stories while flying through fog banks, fire bursts and heart-pumping audio!

Six Flags New England is the place to be if you are hungry. With exciting food options such as Panda Express, Ted's Cooney Island, Ben & Jerry's and Coldstone, everyone is sure to find something that suits them. In the mood for fresh dipped fruit, fruit salad, grilled cheese, or the classic PB&J, the Yummy Yummy Cafe in WIggles World can satisfy that craving.

The thrills continue into October with Fright Fest! Thrills by day chills by night as Six Flags New England is transformed into a haunted theme park with ghoulish decorations and Halloween themed shows.