Category: Cedar Fair
Cedar Point secures $60K state grant to build kayak launch in park | News
CEDAR POINT — The state notified Cedar Point officials Friday the town will receive a $60,000 N.C. Division of Coastal Management grant to build a kayak-launch facility and parking lot in the waterfront Boathouse Creek Walking Trails park. Cedar Point commissioners voted 4-0 in July to file an application for the state grant to pay most of the cost of the project. The town must now provide ... Read More
Cedar Point bans fishing under gazebo at park pier, citing bait-cutting mess | News
CEDAR POINT — There’s an old saying, “either fish or cut bait,” meaning one shouldn’t vacillate.Cedar Point isn’t vacillating in its effort to stop people from cutting bait on the picnic table and benches under the gazebo on the new pier in Boathouse Creek Walking Trails park.Effective as soon as a sign can go up, anglers will be welcome anywhere on the pier except under the ... Read More
Cedar Point Nights set to start – Morning Journal
Cedar Point’s 150th anniversary celebration continues through Aug. 15. And beginning Aug. 6, there’s another reason to party – Cedar Point Nights. The park’s summer nighttime beach festival is back Aug. 6 through Sept. 5, according to a news release. The famous Cedar Point Beach More than 150 years ago, guests began flocking to the Cedar Point Beach to relax in the summer sun. Fast-forward to ... Read More
Weekend activities and events for kids, families to enjoy
TULSA, Okla. — Easter is this weekend, and the Tulsa community is bringing the holiday fun to the metro area.Here is a list of fun events happening:Easter Bunny PhotosWoodland Hills Mall is presenting a socially distanced Easter Bunny photo visit for families. The Bunny is there until Saturday, April 3 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.Reservations are encouraged and can be found on the mall's website.Tulsa ... Read More
Cedar Point manager outlines prospective UDO update, park improvements for new year | News
CEDAR POINT — Newly minted Town Manager David Rief has big plans for Cedar Point in 2021.In an email Thursday, Mr. Rief, who was hired as town administrator in 2019 and promoted to manager in December when the town changed its form of government, said two of his top goals for the year involve planning.He wants to update the Unified Development Ordinance, which commissioners adopted in ... Read More
Cedar Point to hold hearing Thursday on government changes | News
CEDAR POINT — After discussing the ideas among themselves since September, Cedar Point town leaders Thursday night will get public input on changing to a manager form of government and adding a fifth commissioner to the board.The commission’s monthly work session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be conducted on Zoom. Those who want to watch or hear the meeting or make comments during the ... Read More
Cedar Point board OKs zoning changes, site plan for RV park | News
CEDAR POINT — Town commissioners Tuesday night approved the site plan for the sixth phase of the Page Place RV Park off VFW Road.The action came during the Cedar Point Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting, conducted on Zoom, and followed an in-depth discussion by the panel during its October work session.The vote clears the way for an additional seven lots in the development, plus additional open ... Read More
Developer unveils plans for Geauga Lake amusement park site, including new Menards, homes, restaurants
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Solon developer bought 377 acres of property in Geauga and Portage counties that was once home to the Geauga Lake amusement park and Sea World, planning to transform the land by building homes, restaurant and retail space.Industrial Commercial Properties bought the property — in Bainbridge Township and Aurora — from Cedar Fair for an undisclosed amount. While the sale closed on Friday, ... Read More
Cedar Point announces new requirement to ride Millenium Force, Steel Vengeance, Maverick
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point announced a new rule for several rides amid the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions the amusement park has implemented in its reopening, and many are unhappy about it.Guests who are looking to ride Steel Vengeance, Maverick or Millennium Force will be required to have Access Passes, which can be obtained at the ride entrances. The passes will work as a ticket with ... Read More
Cedar Point reduces hours, will operate weekends-only starting in mid-August
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point is reducing its operating hours next month, and will be closed during the week starting in mid-August.The move is likely due to low attendance numbers, according to industry experts. The park is also having difficulty hiring staff.“Cedar Point is adjusting its operating hours to better align the park operation with the needs of our guests during the pandemic,” said park spokesman ... Read More