Amusement and Theme Parks

This industry comprises establishments, known as amusement or theme parks, primarily engaged in operating a variety of attractions, such as mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, theme exhibits, refreshment stands, and picnic grounds. These establishments may lease space to others on a concession basis.

Operating mechanical or water rides on a concession basis in amusement parks, fairs, and carnivals or operating recreation attractions, such as waterslides, miniature golf courses, and gocart raceways--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; Operating refreshment stands on a concession basis--are classified in Industry 72251, Restaurants and Other Eating Places; Supplying and servicing coin- or card-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; Supplying and servicing coin- or card-operated gambling devices (e.g., slot machines or video gambling terminals) in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries; and Organizing, promoting, and/or managing events, such as carnivals and fairs, with or without facilities--are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.