Silverwood delays 2020 opening
Park guests do a roll on Aftershock Friday, June 29, 2018 at Silverwood Theme Park, in Athol. (LOREN BENOIT/Press File)
Silverwood Theme Park announced Thursday its spring opening will be moved back.
“Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Silverwood will be delaying our park opening this year,” owner Gary Norton wrote in a note posted on the park’s website.
The opening had been targeted for May. Norton hopes to announce a new opening date soon.
“We want to assure our guests that safety will continue to be our top priority,” Norton wrote. “All of us at Silverwood will continue to do everything in our power to keep our guests, cast, and crew safe. We are closely monitoring the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and following guidelines from public health officials and government agencies to create and promote a safe environment for everyone who attends the park this summer.”
Silverwood also posted information and special discounted rates for this season. Among them, anyone who purchased tickets for the 2020 season and isn’t able to use them this season because of the coronavirus will automatically have the tickets’ expiration date extended to Sept. 26, 2021.
“We appreciate the continued support of our loyal guests for over 30 years. Thank you for trusting us with your family’s special memories and for understanding as we navigate this crisis,” Norton wrote.