The Pleasure Park Today
After finally securing ownership of the park Ken Rogers made sweeping changes and improvements, including the demolition and construction of the major rides. Sadly, in 2000 just as the park's fortunes had been turned round, Rogers died suddenly and ownership passed to his son Ian. Following a recent restructure of the business, Hypervalue is now trading as Hyper Xtra and is currently owned 50/50 between Ian Rogers and Hilco UK, including the pleasure park. For the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons the park has been let to an independent showman Vernon Studt, a descendant of Jacob Studt who operated the original beach carousels in the 1890s.
Investment in Barry Island Pleasure Park continues in consultation with the local authority. However, the Pleasure Park is open to the public as of the Easter holidays until it will close for good soon.
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