Question: when did hershey park open to the public
Answer: 65694 Theme Hershey 's Chocolate , Pennsylvania 's heritage Owner Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company Opened May 30 , 1906 ; 111 years ago ( 1906 - 05 - 30 ) ( as Hershey Park ) Previous names Hershey Park Operating season Easter Weekend , May -- September , Halloween and Christmas Visitors per annum 3,301,000 ( 2017 ) Area 121 acres ( 49 ha ) Rides Total 76 ( as of 2016 , Adding Laff Trakk and Cocoa Cruiser ) Roller coasters 13 Water rides 14 Website Official website