Overview
- Herschend and Silverwood announced on Nov. 12, 2025 that they signed an exclusive term sheet for Herschend to acquire Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park.
- The parties have begun due diligence and are working toward finalizing transaction terms, with the deal not yet closed.
- Silverwood spans a 400-acre site with more than 70 rides and attractions and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
- Founded in 1988 by Gary Norton, the park has been run by the Norton family for more than 35 years across three generations.
- Herschend operates more than 40 family entertainment brands including Dollywood and Silver Dollar City and recently added parks from Palace Entertainment such as Kennywood, Adventureland, and Lake Compounce.