<p><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/210714-Cedar-Point-Picnic-Pavilion-Site-©BK.jpg"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/210714-Cedar-Point-Picnic-Pavilion-Site-©BK.jpg" alt="210714 Cedar Point Picnic Pavilion Site ©BK" width="960" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22211" /></a></p>
<p>Recently Cedar Point removed the Cedar Point picnic pavilion located outside the park and adjacent to Blue Streak and Gatekeeper. Several of the tables are now scattered around along the walk way between the roller coasters. </p>
<p><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/210714-Cedar-Point-Picnic-Pavilion-Tables-©BK.jpg"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/210714-Cedar-Point-Picnic-Pavilion-Tables-©BK.jpg" alt="210714 Cedar Point Picnic Pavilion Tables ©BK" width="960" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22218" /></a></p>
<p>Originally as far back as 1969, the building that currently houses the Zombie High School haunted house operated as the picnic pavilion in the area. </p>
<figure id="attachment_22212" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22212" style="width: 1093px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1969-Map-Picnic-Area.png"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1969-Map-Picnic-Area.png" alt="1969 Map Picnic Area" width="1093" height="806" class="size-full wp-image-22212" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22212" class="wp-caption-text">Source: 1969 Map <a href="http://rollercoasterfreak.com/CP_Brochures/1969_souvenir_map.jpg">rollercoasterfreak.com</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>Then around 1972, three additional picnic pavilions were installed. The one in the middle is the pavilion that was recently razed.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22213" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22213" style="width: 788px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1972-Map-Picnic-Area.png"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1972-Map-Picnic-Area.png" alt="1972 Map Picnic Area" width="788" height="625" class="size-full wp-image-22213" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22213" class="wp-caption-text">Source: 1972 Map <a href="http://rollercoasterfreak.com/CP_Brochures/1972_pg_map.jpg">rollercoasterfreak.com</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>It was not until 1990 that the northernmost structure was fenced off and became the Point Pavilion for privately catered events. The two remaining pavilions were located outside of the park gates and were free for anyone to use.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22221" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22221" style="width: 282px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1990-Map-Picnic-Area.png"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1990-Map-Picnic-Area.png" alt="1990 Map Picnic Area" width="282" height="252" class="size-full wp-image-22221" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22221" class="wp-caption-text">Source: 1990 Map <a href="http://rollercoasterfreak.com/CP_Brochures/1990_pg_map.jpg">rollercoasterfreak.com</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>In 2013, we saw the first removal of the southern most picnic pavilion to accommodate the construction of Gatekeeper.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22217" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22217" style="width: 318px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2013-Map-Picnic-Area.png"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2013-Map-Picnic-Area.png" alt="2013 Map Picnic Area" width="318" height="356" class="size-full wp-image-22217" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22217" class="wp-caption-text">Source: 2013 Map <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-Cedar-Point-Park-Map-Inside.jpg">CPFoodBlog.com</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>So now that we know about the past, what can we access for the future?</p>
<h2>Opened Area of Possibilities</h2>
<p>The removal of the outside of gate Cedar Point picnic pavilion took up a rather large plot of land that did not add to the parks bottom line since it was free to use by anyone. The adjacent original picnic pavilion building only gets used for Zombie High School during HalloWeekends. </p>
<p>Zombie High School is also the second oldest haunted house on Cedar Point property, first opening in 2013, and a replacement of Club Blood. </p>
<p>So would it be too far of a stretch to say Zombie High School could see its final season in 2021 and the building be razed for the 2022 season? </p>
<figure id="attachment_22222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22222" style="width: 1122px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2017-Aerial-Picnic-Area.png"><img src="https://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2017-Aerial-Picnic-Area.png" alt="2017 Aerial Picnic Area" width="1122" height="769" class="size-full wp-image-22222" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22222" class="wp-caption-text">Source: Google 2017 Aerial Picnic Area</figcaption></figure>
<p>Should the original picnic pavilion behind what is now the <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/cedar-point-food/cedar-point-coca-cola-oasis/">Coca-Cola Oasis</a> be removed, that gives the park roughly 50,000 SF (or just over an acre) to work with for a new attraction to increase the appeal immediately when guests enter the park. </p>
<p>Also to consider, could it make sense to move some of the attractions currently occupying the Wicked Twister midway over into the former picnic pavilion area to open up the possibilities over there?</p>
<p>Leave your thoughts below in the comments. </p>
<p><strong>Note: Nothing has been confirmed by the park as far as removal of Haunted Houses or new attractions. This is simply a fun what if?</strong></p>
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this plot of land would not be big enough for a large coaster they would have to tare down alot more structures to do a large coaster and i think the last time i check the french quarter confections was just reamodled soo that would be stupid to tare that down soo the only attraction that area would fit is a flat ride unless they have coaster elements inter act with gate keeper and blue streak and even then they would have to build a new centenial theater some where else in the park cause they would have to tare down those buildings as well if they want to build a coaster in that spot
Cp doesn't need any more coasters!
CP could actually use more coasters. It's the whole point of CP. They're more coaster-centric than other parks that attempt to have a balance of thrill rides and coasters. It's the only reason I go there. Their food may be mediocre af and overpriced, but their coasters kick a**. They need to add a rail coaster and a flying coaster. Love to see what they would do with a flying coaster.
I myself and whole lot of other people are very disappointed that you took away the picnic area. Cedar Point will never be the same again. You are going to loose alot of customer for doing this.I will not recommend Cedar Point to anyone ever again.
i agree needs to be a picnic area .so patrons can bring a picnic to the park .i remember as a kid my parents would bring lunch for us .that was back in the late fifties an early 60,s
I think you should give us a place to picnic...your food and drink are extremely expensive...it was fun to bring your own baskets...bring back some pavilions enough of coasters
I think it is terrible that Cedar point has removed the pavilion !! Not all families can afford to eat their expensive food and buy tickets to get in Cedar Point . Taking a pack lunch, for the kiddos is a economical way to be able to take their kiddos to enjoy the amusement park . I personally will never go back there again with my grandchildren, we enjoyed having a picnic lunch and just sit and relax a bit.
Sad to see it go. Our family enjoyed this area over the course of many years. Progress?
We are going to cedar point the end of July and we planned on bringing our cooler like we always do and parking in the preferred section. It was so easy to take a mid-day break, go out to your close car to grab the cooler and go eat in the out of gate pavilion. I'm glad I read this so I know now, but so sad to see it go. So now what, we all have to stand in the ridiculous lines for food? It's been crazy this year with them being short staffed, all I read are articles saying how long the food lines are. Even if it wasn't for that it was just nice to get a mid day break, walk out of the park and just relax for an hour or so, that's when we always reapplied sunscreen too since we were going to the car to grab the cooler. Such a shame. :(
We park in the area by the Magnum roller coaster (use the Hotel Breakers / RV parking line) there is a picnic pavilion there.
Typically few cars and easy access to enter - you will be by Soak City (I recommend saying to parking that is where you are headed).
We had fun at Cedar Point my grandkids had fun with rides and games but when l see picnic tables with no people and tape off even through l am from out of town l couldn't use the picnic area because nobody or online didn't say if that area was open or close
We have enjoyed the picnic area many times as we have some very sensitive eaters in our family. It's nice that they have spread out some of the picnic tables to still use. It would be great if they had a small area to keep large coolers. Each family or group should only use the picnic tables while eating. Please consider keeping an area of picnic tables with shade. There are plenty of rides!
We have enjoyed the picnic area many times as we have some very sensitive eaters in our family. It's nice that they have spread out some of the picnic tables to still use. It would be great if they had a small area to keep large coolers. Each family or group should only use the picnic tables while eating. There are plenty of rides!
Cedar Point should start expanding to Sandusky and build a monorail or tube transportation to Cedar Point
So sad to ever see anything established leave Cedar Point. This pavilion had been there and used by many for years. So many families have members that have special dietary needs, or just don't eat what the park has to offer. I hope one day C.P. can build a structure parking with many levels, then the parking lot could be used for additional rides and family pavilion options. JS.
We used to use the pavilion until our cooler had been gone through and drinks stolen, pigs will be pigs, lock your stuff
Love being able to use a pavilion to take a break & have lunch/ dinner with the family. I would be sad the see it go.
I myself and whole lot of other people are very disappointed that you took away the picnic area. Cedar Point will never be the same again. You are going to loose alot of customer for doing this.I will not recommend Cedar Point to anyone ever again.