Funtime Inc. was established in 1965 when four former Cedar Point employees, including Gasper Lococo (1928–2016), a former military sergeant from
Huron, pooled their resources and purchased
Geauga Lake in
Ohio for $5 million. The park had previously been owned by members of the Kuhlman/Schryer family. In 1983, the company began managing
Wyandot Lake in Columbus, Ohio. That same year FunTime acquired 50% controlling interest in
Darien Lake. In 1995, Funtime entered into an agreement to manage
Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. The deal to manage Lake Compounce was canceled and the
Kennywood Entertainment Company was awarded the contract. ==Properties==