Canyon Coaster Adventure Park Explained

Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
Location:700 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046
Coordinates:35.2528°N -112.1803°W
Status:Operating
Opening Date:April 8, 2022
Operator:Bruce Voigt
Kim Voigt
Owner:Bruce Voigt
Kim Voigt
Rides:2
Coasters:1

Canyon Coaster Adventure Park is an amusement park in Williams, Arizona. Founded in 2022, the 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

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

The Canyon Coaster, the park's namesake, has a backdrop of mountains along its -long track. It is 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 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official website . 2024-03-02 . en-US . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://canyoncoasteradventurepark.com/ . live .
  2. Web site: Lerner . Shanti . 2022-06-01 . A mountain coaster just opened in Arizona. Here's what that is and where you can ride it . 2024-03-02 . . en-US . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/road-trips/2022/06/01/canyon-coaster-adventure-park-williams-az/7457170001/ . live .
  3. Web site: Golightly . Sean . 2022-05-22 . High hopes for Canyon Coaster Adventure Park in Williams . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://azdailysun.com/news/local/high-hopes-for-canyon-coaster-adventure-park-in-williams/article_d97f892a-d88b-11ec-92c9-2f34769a3173.html . live .
  4. Web site: Navarrete . Ghadiel . 2023-03-21 . Canyon Coaster Adventure Park in Williams Opens for Summer Season . 2024-03-02 . Phoenix . en-US . June 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608211228/https://www.phoenixmag.com/2023/03/21/canyon-coaster-adventure-park-in-williams-opens-for-summer-season/ . live .
  5. Web site: Howell . Wendy . 2020-12-22 . Wild ride: Coaster and tubing park proposal comes before Williams P & Z . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051234/https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2020/dec/22/wild-ride-coaster-and-tubing-park-proposal-comes-w/ . live .
  6. Web site: James . Loretta . 2021-01-19 . A roller coaster of a ride: Community sounds off on proposed coaster park and tubing hill . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051227/https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2021/jan/19/roller-coaster-ride-community-sounds-proposed-coas/ . live .
  7. Web site: Howell . Wendy . 2021-02-02 . Williams City Council gives update on coaster park site visit . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051227/https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2021/feb/02/williams-city-council-gives-update-coaster-park-si/ . live .
  8. Web site: Howell . Wendy . 2022-04-12 . Highly anticipated Canyon Coaster Adventure Park opens in Williams . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051233/https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2022/apr/12/highly-anticipated-canyon-coaster-adventure-park-o/ . live .
  9. Web site: Canyon Coaster Adventure Park . 2024-03-02 . Visit Williams . en-US . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://experiencewilliams.com/listing/canyon-coaster-adventure-park/ . live .
  10. Web site: Miller . Danielle . 2022-05-06 . Arizona's first mountain coaster is now open in Williams . 2024-03-02 . . en-US . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizonas-first-mountain-coaster-is-now-open-in-williams . live .
  11. Web site: Gutierrez . Nicole . 2022-04-29 . Canyon Coaster Adventure Park has the only mountain coaster in Arizona . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051221/https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/canyon-coaster-adventure-park-has-the-only-mountain-coaster-in-arizona . live .
  12. Web site: Serino . Summer . 2022-11-22 . Canyon Coaster Adventure Park begins snowmaking, becomes snow tubing haven . 2024-03-02 . . en . March 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302051234/https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2022/nov/22/beginning-their-first-winter-season-williams-canyo/ . live .

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