Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol is planning to open for the season at 11 a.m. on April 27.

Crocodile Cove, the water park, will open on Saturday, May 25.

This year marks the 178th season for Lake Compounce, which says it is the longest-running amusement park in the country.

Lake Compounce is looking to fill more than 1,000 seasonal positions in food and beverage, ride operations and lifeguards.

They are offering up to $18 per hour for some positions.