Beech Bend Park is adding a Sea Dragon to its line-up of great family rides. The Sea Dragon is a park model swinging pirate ship themed ride that will swing riders 65 feet high into the air. The swinging motion gives the rider the same “lose your stomach” feeling as a roller coaster’s airtime moments. Only with the Sea Dragon, those airtime moments will last longer than with most coasters.

The ride has a bit of interesting history, as well. It was purchased from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The ride was one of several large rides that made up Jackson’s infamous 2,800 acre Neverland Ranch private amusement park. The park has been closed recently. Beech Bend Park purchased the ride in November. It is currently getting a new paint scheme before making the cross country trip to Bowling Green in mid-March.

The engineering work has been completed and work on the foundation for the ride will begin March 2nd. The ride will be open on May 1st when Beech Bend Park opens its 2009 season. The ride joins an already impressive line-up of family and thrill rides at the Park. Beech Bend’s Kentucky Rumbler wooden coaster is currently ranked 13th best in the world by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards. Beech Bend offers over 40 rides and attractions, Splash Lagoon Water Park, Gold Rush Golf, Petting Farm and live entertainment every day of the season.

Best of all, you don’t have to spend a fortune for family fun and family memories to last a lifetime. Beech Bend Park is close to home and priced much lower than other amusement park facilities. We haven’t had a price increase in years, even though we have continually added new attractions. We’re family owned and operated—let us show your family a good time this summer!