Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
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| Location | 700 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046 |
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| Coordinates | 35°15′10″N 112°10′49″W / 35.2528°N 112.1803°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | April 8, 2022 |
| Owner | Bruce Voigt Kim Voigt |
| Operated by | Bruce Voigt Kim Voigt |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 2 |
| Roller coasters | 1 |
| Website | canyoncoasteradventurepark |
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park is an amusement park in Williams, Arizona. Founded in 2022, the 13 acres (5.3 ha) park is known for its Canyon Coaster, a mountain coaster, but also offers tubing in both summer and winter. It is the first and only mountain coaster in Arizona.[1][2]
History
[edit]The park was created by Bruce and Kim Voigt, who had previously opened the Mineshaft Coaster at the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain in Big Bear Lake, California,[3] and Scott and Louis Towsley.[4] The Williams Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of a parcel of land on William's east side for a theme park in December 2020.[5] Many citizens opposed the decision as it was near a residential area and visitors may create noise and traffic.[6][7] The park was delayed from a fall opening due to supply chain issues. It soft-opened on April 8, 2022, to residents of Williams and nearby cities.[8]
Features
[edit]The Canyon Coaster, the park's namesake, has a backdrop of mountains along its 1 mi (1.6 km)-long track. It is 35 ft (11 m) tall and is built into the mountain, offering natural curves that go with the landscape.[9] Riders can control the speed and braking of the cart.[8][10] It also offers tubing, where in the summer there are 400 ft (120 m) of the track as opposed to winter where the natural mountain is used. Two conveyor lifts serve in both seasons.[1][11][12] A bar and grill operates at the park.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Official website". Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Lerner, Shanti (June 1, 2022). "A mountain coaster just opened in Arizona. Here's what that is and where you can ride it". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Golightly, Sean (May 22, 2022). "High hopes for Canyon Coaster Adventure Park in Williams". Arizona Daily Sun. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Navarrete, Ghadiel (March 21, 2023). "Canyon Coaster Adventure Park in Williams Opens for Summer Season". Phoenix. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Howell, Wendy (December 22, 2020). "Wild ride: Coaster and tubing park proposal comes before Williams P & Z". The Williams News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ James, Loretta (January 19, 2021). "A roller coaster of a ride: Community sounds off on proposed coaster park and tubing hill". The Williams News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Howell, Wendy (February 2, 2021). "Williams City Council gives update on coaster park site visit". The Williams News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Howell, Wendy (April 12, 2022). "Highly anticipated Canyon Coaster Adventure Park opens in Williams". The Williams News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Canyon Coaster Adventure Park". Visit Williams. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Danielle (May 6, 2022). "Arizona's first mountain coaster is now open in Williams". FOX10. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Gutierrez, Nicole (April 29, 2022). "Canyon Coaster Adventure Park has the only mountain coaster in Arizona". ABC15. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Serino, Summer (November 22, 2022). "Canyon Coaster Adventure Park begins snowmaking, becomes snow tubing haven". The Williams News. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.