http://www.wkbw.com/news/darien-lake-theme-park-sold-parks-operator-remains-the-same

While that news station is just not reporting this, CNL Lifestyle properties actually sold the park back in November (along with a collection of other parks).  

http://www.snl.com/IRWebLinkX/file.aspx?IID=113645&FID=36526407

Other parks that were included in the sale include Magic Springs, Frontier City, several Wet `n` Wilds and Pacific Park in Santa Monica, CA.  

I have visited Darien Lake several years ago with my wife.  The park had an odd layout and a strange vibe.  Coasters were decent, especially Ride of Steel and their launched Zamperla Moto Coaster.  Worth a visit, but unless they added something new, I wouldn`t go out of my way to make a return trip there.

I have also been to Pacific Park at Santa Monica pier in CA on my honeymoon.  They have a nice collection of rides that are really crammed in a small space.  Definitely check out the carousel just outside Pacific Park.

We visited Darken Lake when they added Moto Coaster about 6 years ago. I agree with you that the park was not memorable enough to go back unless they add some major attractions or combine with other trips such as Canada's Wonderland.