Hersheypark formally opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906 along the banks of Spring Creek. It was the perfect spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing. In 1971, the park started a five-year conversion from a regional amusement park to one of America's most popular theme parks.

A 9-year-old child died after visiting the water park in Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark, the company has confirmed.