The park was hoping for a donation in order to be able to open, but this turned out to be a loan offer and the park has decided not accept any more start-up loans.

Leroy Stearns, court-appointed custodian, said he will seek a petition to have the custodian removed from directing any further park operations.

All employees have been laid off, park officials said. Money from a recent token drive will be used to pay bills instead of as start-up funds for the 2007 season.