From the Bristol Press:

The park’s press release noted that last December, Jeff Dziob, father of Nathan (age 9) and Abigail (age 6), was killed by a drunk driver who crashed through his garage. Shortly thereafter, the family puppy also died. Jeff’s brother’s family also experienced sadness when their 8-year old son lost an eye, due to a fireworks accident. The Dziob’s also lost Jeff’s father to cancer last year.

“We knew this family was special” said Jerry Brick of Lake Compounce. “The amount of nominations was overwhelming, and so many people wanted to see the Dziobs do something special and fun together, in the wake of their tragedies”.

In addition to 165 minutes in the park by themselves, the Dziobs will enjoy all of the food they can eat as well as unlimited games, and a special Lake Compounce family prize pack.

Click Here for the Bristol Press Article

And then head on over to the Crocodile Club Fan Forums to talk about the promotion and the park!

In honor of our 165th season, we are giving away the ‘Keys to the Park’ for 165 minutes, to one deserving family! The winning family will have private access to the park on the evening of May 28th! What qualifies a family as deserving? We know many families have had a difficult few months, or years, due to the economy and they may have not been able to afford a trip to LC. Maybe you know (or are) a family whose been through recent personal hardships or know someone who is always giving back to others but never treats themselves. Any of these situations and others would qualify a family for this gift! Visit our website to enter by April 20th!

To nominate a family visit the Lake’s webpage ( or Click here for a direct link to the contest).

And once you’ve put in your nomination head over to the Crocodile Club to share who you’ve nominated and why!

Fan’s of the park can post one photo of themselves and their family enjoying the park…Lake Compounce will select one winner each week who will receive two day admission tickets to the park!

Good Luck!