History 1904 Breaking Ground Park founder William Gehlhaus and his associates purchase some waterfront property to build a summer resort. 1910 Keansburg Steamboat Company New Yorkers can now take a 50-cent roundtrip voyage from Battery Park to Keansburg's newest boardwalk & attractions. 1931 Mystery Ride Opens One of the world’s oldest operating dark rides in the world up until Hurricane Sandy, The Spook Housefirst opens. Photo: Laff in the Dark 1995 The Next Generation The grandsons of William Gehlhaus purchase the park. 1996 A Second Park! Runaway Rapids Waterpark is built in 9 short months and brings a new era to the park. 2012 Superstorm Sandy Following a great summer, one of the most devastating storms in recent memory upends the park and surrounding communities. 2013 Back in Action! The parks re-open after a great deal of teamwork, dedication, and repairing in Sandy’s wake. 2015 The Summer of Fun! You make your triumphant return to Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids waterpark!
