175K views · 1.8K reactions | THE ACTION NEVER STOPS! What were you doing in the summer of 1986? This commercial for Action Park tried to convince viewers to head out to Vernon, New Jersey for water-park fun. What kind of experiences did you have at Action Park? | WPIX Archives | Facebook

Opened in 1978 in New Jersey, Action Park quickly gained a reputation as both a thrill-seeker's paradise and a safety nightmare. With rides like the infamous Cannonball Loop, an enclosed water slide with a 360° loop that injured so many it was shut down in weeks, and a wave pool nicknamed the “Grave Pool,” the park operated with minimal oversight, undertrained teen staff, and a culture of chaos. Thousands of injuries and at least six deaths didn’t stop the crowds. For many, it was the danger tha