After fight involving over 100 teens breaks out, Kansas City theme park implements chaperone policy
A Missouri theme park is implementing a chaperone policy after a fight involving more than 100 teenager broke out during the park’s opening weekend.
Worlds of Fun in Kansas City opened its doors on April 8 for its 50th anniversary season, but a “fight involving multiple juveniles and a large crowd” erupted that night, which included a sheriff’s deputy getting punched in the face, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
“For decades, Worlds of Fun has been a place where families and friends come together to enjoy our one-of-a-kind park,” the theme park said in a statement. “Millions of guests have counted on us for their daily dose of wholesome family fun, and we’re committed to keeping that promise going forward.”
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Fights breaks out
The sheriff’s office said an off-duty deputy working security at Worlds of Fun was alerted from park security about a fight inside the park around 7:30 p.m.
“There were an estimated 100 to 150 teenagers involved, none of whom appeared to be accompanied by an adult,” authorities said.
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Amusement park chaperone policies
Worlds of Fun isn’t the first amusement park to implement a chaperone policy.
In July, Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California required guests who are 17 years old or younger to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old after a series of fights involving teens occurred. The policy was in effect from Fridays to Sundays before the park dropped the requirement for Saturdays in February.
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