In a shocking find, it was brought to our attention that the Bumper Boats have been removed from Valleyfair's list of attractions & through confirmation of various sources, the Bumper Boats will be removed prior to Valleyfair's 34th season of operation.
Added in 1993, the Bumper Boats were located directly in between the Go Kart track and the Clubhouse in Challenge Park. The ride was fairly basic and consisted of motorized and inflated rafts that enabled riders to bump and spin around in a pond of water for the small price of $3 dollars (during the 2009 season).
During the last portion of the 2009 season, the pool that housed the Bumper Boats was emptied and the attraction itself remained unused and out of operation. At this point in time we aren't sure what plans there are as far as what the land will be used for, but the rafts themselves will be relocated and used at another Cedar Fair park in future seasons.
The Bumper Boats were always a great way to have fun and relax in Challenge Park. Although the attraction wasn't always the most popular ride in the park, it still added to the fun and unique atmosphere of Challenge Park. We can only guess that the area itself won't change that much, but hopefully something will be put in its place in order to fill the space left over from the Bumper Boats area.
R.I.P. Bumper Boats -:- 1993-2009
