Cedar Fair's Corporate Social Responsibility

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The company owns 11 amusement parks, three water parks, and five hotels. Properties include Knott's Berry Farm and Knott’s Berry Soak City in Buena Park, California; Michigan's Adventure near Muskegon, Michigan; Cedar Point and Cedar Point Soak City, located in Sandusky, Ohio; Kings Island in Kings Mill, Ohio; Canada’s Wonderland; Carrowinds located in Charlotte, North Carolina; Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania; King’s Domain located in Doswell, Virgina; Valleyfair nestled in Shakopee, Minnesota; Wildwater Kingdom in Aurora, Ohio; and Worlds of Fun Oceans of Fun located in Kansas City, Missouri. Two of the parks, Knott's Berry Farm and Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort, operate year-round while the other parks …show more content…

There are three main responsibilities for a company to cover under social responsibility environmental, social and economical. When social and economical responsibilities overlap it helps create an equitable company. When environmental and economical responsibilities overlap it creates a viable company. When social and environmental overlap it creates a bearable company. But when all three are combined it creates a sustainable company that incorporates all three outcomes of overlapping …show more content…

are the local community, environment, general public, shareholders or investors, employees, customers and government or administrative bodies. Although not much information is not given on the social responsibilities of Cedar Fair L.P. it is acceptable to interpret and understand what their social responsibilities are as a company. It is a social responsibility of Cedar Fair L.P. to voluntarily eliminate hazards. Some examples are making sure rides are secure and safe to ride, that includes when weather is not cooperating, and installing security fences to contain guests for their own safety. Food safety is another social responsibility for eliminating hazards, many people have allergies and it is necessary for each park to label and clearly state what’s included in the recipe, what the food was cooked in and where the ingredients came from. It is also extremely important to follow OSHA’s requirements for proper food handling, storing and cooking methods. Another social responsibility of Cedar Fair L.P. is community development. Not only does each park benefit from a plethora of guests but so does neighboring businesses such as hotels when guests decide to stay overnight close to the park and restaurants for people who decide to eat outside of the park. Many of Cedar Fair’s parks even offer deals on tickets for two day entry to help boost sales for hotels and restaurants in the

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