The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:
Africa
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Egypt
Rwanda
- Kigali Park, Rwanda
Tanzania
- Umoja Children's Park, Chake-Chake, Zanzibar
Asia
Mainland China
- Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park, Guilin
- Wonderland Amusement Park, Chenzhuang Village, Nankou Town, Changping District
Hong Kong SAR
- Green Ville Amusement Park, Tai Po Tau
- Kai Tak Amusement Park, New Kowloon (1965â€"1982)
- Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, Lai Chi Kok (1949â€"1997)
- Luna Park, Hong Kong, North Point (1949â€"1954)
- Tiger Balm Garden, Wan Chai (1935â€"1998)
Iran
- Shahr-e Bazi, Tehran (formerly Luna Park, Tehran)
Japan
- China Park of Heaven Tenkaen (天è¯åœ'), Noboribetsu, Hokkaido (1992â€"1999)
- Expoland, Osaka, Shinsekai (1970â€"2007)
- Gulliver's Kingdom, Kawaguchi-machi, Yamanashi prefecture (1998-2001)
- Kappapia, Takasaki Kannon-yama Recreational Park, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture (1961â€"2003)
- Kejonuma Leisure Land (1979â€"2000)
- Koga Family Land, Shiga Prefecture (?â€"1988)
- Luna Park, Osaka, Shinsekai (1912â€"1923)
- Luna Park, Tokyo, Asakusa (1910â€"1911)
- Nagasaki Holland Village, Nagasaki (1983â€"2001) [in Japanese] (now Huis Ten Bosch (theme park))
- Nara Dreamland, Nara, Nara Prefecture (1961â€"2006)
- Niigata Russian Village, Agano, Niigata Prefecture (1993â€"2002)
- Sports World Izunagaoka (1989â€"1996)
- Takakonuma Greenland (High Swamp Greenland), Fukushima (1973â€"1999) [in Japanese]
- Western Village (1975â€"2007)
- Yamaguchi New Zealand Park (1990â€"2005)
- Yokohama Dreamland, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (1964-2002)
Malaysia
- Mimaland (1975-1994)
- Desa Water Park, Kuala Lumpur (2000-2016)
- Wet World Wild Adventure Park Batu Feringgi, Penang (2013-2014)
- Sand City Water Park Tanah Merah, Kelantan
Philippines
- Boom Na Boom Carnival (1987â€"1994)
- Fiesta Carnival (1975â€"2005)
Singapore
- Adventure Asia Park
- Escape Theme Park (2000-2011)
- Gay World Amusement Park (1936-2000)
- Great World Amusement Park (1930s-1978)
- New World Amusement Park (1923-1987)
Taiwan
- Encore's Garden, Dakeng (?â€"1999)
- Katoli World, Dakeng (1983â€"1999)
Thailand
- Dan Neramit, Bangkok (1975â€"2000)
- Happy Land, Bangkok (?â€"1977)
Vietnam
- Há»" Thủy Tiên water park, Huong Thuy (2004-?)
Europe
Belgium
- Dadipark, Dadizele (1950â€"2002)
- Land van Ooit, Tongeren
- Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp
- Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp
Bulgaria
- Sofia Land, Sofia (2002-2006)
Denmark
- Fun Park Fyn, Aarup
- Sommerland Syd, Tinglev
Finland
- Ã…landsparken, Mariehamn, Ã…land Islands (1984-2002)
- Planet FunFun, Kerava (1991-1995)
- Wasalandia, Vaasa (1988â€"2015)
France
- Archéodrome de Beaune
- Jardin de Tivoli, Paris (1795â€"1842)
- Lillom, Lomme (1985-1987)
- Luna Park, Paris (1909â€"1931)
- Mirapolis, Cergy-Pontoise (1987â€"1991)
- Nautiparc, Chambéry, Savoie (1986â€"1995)
- Parc de la Toison d'Or, Dijon, Burgundy (1990â€"1993)[in French]
- Toon's Land, Cap d'Agde, Languedoc Roussillon
- La vallée des Peaux Rouges, Région parisienne
- Zygofolis, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (1987â€"1991)
Germany
- Blub, Berlin (1985â€"2002)
- Luna Park, Berlin (1909â€"1933)
- Luna Park, Hamburg-Altona (1913, 1917â€"1923)
- Luna Park, Leipzig (1911â€"1932)
- Safariland, Groß-Gerau-Wallerstädten (1970â€"1985)
- Spreepark (originally Kulturpark Plänterwald), Berlin (1969â€"2002)
- Tivoli Berlin, Kreuzberg, Berlin (1829â€"1856)
- Alpamare Bad Tölz, Bad Tölz (1970â€"2015)
- Fränkisches Wunderland, Plech (1976â€"2013)
- Freizeitpark Kirchhorst, Isernhagen (1971 - 1986) [German]
- Schwabylon, Munich (1973 - 1974) [German]
Hungary
- Budapesti Vidámpark (18??â€"2013)
- Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952â€"1993)
Ireland
- Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992â€"1995)
Isle of Man
- White City, Onchan, Isle of Man
Italy
- Aquapark, Zambrone (1989â€"2006)
Netherlands
- Het Land van Ooit, Drunen (1989â€"2007)
- Yumble, Roermond
- Verkeerspark Assen, Assen
- De Vluchtheuvel, Norg
Russian Federation
- Luna Park, St. Petersburg (1912â€"1924)
Spain
- Casino de la Arrabassada, Barcelona
- Europa Park, Benidorm
- Lagosur, Leganés (1989â€"1992)
- Mediterráneo Park, Benidorm
- Parque de Atracciones de Montjuic, Barcelona (1966â€"1998)
- Parque de Atracciones de Vizcaya, Galdakao (1974â€"1990)
- Plutón Park, Vigo (1997â€"2002)
Turkey
- Tatilya (1996â€"2006)
Ukraine
- Prypiat amusement park, Prypiat â€" abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster; the park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating, serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.
United Kingdom
England
- The American Adventure Theme Park, Derbyshire (1987-2007)
- Arena Funfair, Morecambe, Lancashire
- Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Manchester (1836-1987)
- Brocklands Adventure Park, Cornwall (1977â€"2007)
- Camelot Theme Park, Lancashire (1983â€"2012)
- Crinkley Bottom (or Blobbyland), Cricket St Thomas, Somerset (1994-1998)
- Dobwalls Adventure Park, Cornwall (1970â€"2006)
- Frontierland, Morecambe, Lancashire (1906-2000)
- Granada Studios Tour, Manchester (1988â€"1999)
- Killarney Springs, Cornwall (1990â€"2006)
- Kinderland, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (?-2007)
- Once Upon a Time, Ilfracombe, Devon (1990-2005)
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire (1993-2016)
- Tucktonia, Dorset (1976-1986)
Scotland
- Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire (1995â€"2010)
- Marine Gardens, Edinburgh (1909â€"1939)
Wales
- Ocean Beach, Rhyl (1954-2007)
North America
Canada
- Bedrock City, Kelowna, British Columbia
- Belmont Park, Montréal, Québec (1923â€"1983)
- Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg, Ontario (1898â€"1993)
- Captain Bart's Science Adventure Park, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
- Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, Ontario (1888â€"1989)
- Crystal Palace Amusement Park, Dieppe, New Brunswick (1990â€"2014)
- Dominion Park, Montréal, Québec (1906â€"1937)
- Encounter Creek (formerly "Fairyland"), New Haven, Prince Edward Island
- Erie Beach Amusement Park, Fort Erie, Ontario (1904â€"1930)
- Magic Valley Theme Park, Alma, Nova Scotia (1971-2014)
- Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979â€"1992)
- Never Never Land, Hill Island, Ontario (1967â€"1980)
- Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario (1971â€"2011)
- Pyramid Place, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979-1983)
- Rainbow Valley, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island (1969â€"2005)
- Scarboro Beach Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1907â€"1925)
- Sunnyside Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1922â€"1955)
Mexico
Mexico City
- Plaza Show, Lago de Guadalupe, Dinosaur Park is now a university, UVM Lago de Guadalupe (1980â€"1989)
Monterrey
- Mundo de Adeveras (2005â€"2009)
United States of America
Alabama
- Canyon Land Park, near Fort Payne
- Lake City Amusement Park, Guntersville
- Space City USA, near Huntsville - park was abandoned in the early 1960s before construction was completed
- Styx River Water World, Loxley
Arizona
- Legend City, Phoenix (1963â€"1983)
Arkansas
- Dinosaur World, Beaver
- Dogpatch USA, Marble Falls (1968â€"1993)
California
- Busch Gardens, Van Nuys
- Chutes Park, Los Angeles
- Frontier Village, San Jose
- Idora Park, Oakland
- Japanese Village and Deer Park, Buena Park
- J's Amusement Park, Guerneville
- Jungleland USA, Thousand Oaks (1926â€"1969)
- Kiddyland, San Bernardino
- Rock-A-Hoola Waterpark (formerly Lake Dolores Waterpark), Newberry Springs (1962â€"2004)
- Lion Country Safari, Irvine (1970â€"1984)
- Luna Park, Los Angeles
- Luna Park, San Jose (1910â€"1916)
- Marine World/Africa U.S.A., California, Redwood City
- Marineland of the Pacific, Rancho Palos Verdes (1954â€"1987)
- Marshal Scotty's Playland Park, El Cajon
- Neptune Beach, Alameda
- Neverland Valley Ranch, rural Santa Barbara County
- Pacific City and Coyote Point Park, San Mateo
- Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica (1958-1967)
- The Pike, Long Beach (1902â€"1979)
- Playland at the Beach, San Francisco
- Santa's Village, Lake Arrowhead (1955â€"1998)
- Santa's Village, Scotts Valley
- Tahoe Amusement Park, Lake Tahoe
- Venice Amusement Pier, Venice (1921â€"1946)
- Wild Rivers, Irvine
- Wonderland Amusement Park, San Diego (1913â€"1916)
Colorado
- Guyton's Fun Junction, Grand Junction. Now a shopping center that includes Fun Junction Liquors and a Hooters restaurant.
- Luna Park, Denver, Manhattan Beach (1908â€"1914) - built on the site of the first amusement park west of the Mississippi River
- Magic Mountain, Golden (1957â€"1960) - park went bankrupt and closed in 1960; most rides sold to Six Flags Over Texas; site sat dormant until reopening in 1971 as Heritage Square themed shopping village
- Manhattan Beach, Edgewater (1890â€"1908) - first amusement park west of the Mississippi River; burned down 1908 and rebuilt as Luna Park, Denver (1908â€"1914)
Connecticut
- Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport (1892-1958) - the area reopened for beach access as of June, 2014.
- Savin Rock Amusement Park, West Haven (?-1966)
- Holy Land USA, Waterbury, Connecticut (1955-1984)
Delaware
- Blue Diamond Park, New Castle - ceased operations as an amusement park, selling the roller coaster, originally from Adventureland, to Daytona Lagoon and all other amusement rides; now exists as a motocross park
- Shellpot Park, Brandywine Hundred (1893-1934)
Florida
- Africa U.S.A. Park, Boca Raton (1953-1961)
- Aquatarium, later known as Shark World, St. Pete Beach (1964â€"1977)
- Boardwalk and Baseball, Haines City (February 14, 1987-January 17, 1990)
- Boomers!, Dania Beach, Florida (2000s â€" Jan 25, 2015)
- Castle Park, Ft. Lauderdale (1976â€"1986) - the park was located at the intersection of I-95 and State Road 84; bought and closed by the Florida Department of Transportation to build what is now I-595
- Circus World, Haines City (1974-1986)
- Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven - (January 2, 1936-September 23, 2009) (now Legoland Florida)
- Dinosaur Adventure Land, Pensacola, Florida (2001-2008)
- Disney's Discovery Island (Walt Disney World Resort), Lake Buena Vista (1974-1999)
- Disney's River Country (Walt Disney World Resort), Lake Buena Vista (1971â€"2001)
- Dogland, Chiefland
- Flamingo Gardens gold panning for children
- Grand Prix Race-O-Rama, Davie (1958â€"1987) - a go-cart track and bicycle dirt bike track for racing on the weekends; also included a huge arcade; had water amusements during the summer; the park was located on the corner of 441 and State Road 84 in the southwest corner; closed by the Florida Department of Transportation to build what is now I-595
- Marco Polo Park, Bunnell (1970-approximately 1976)
- Miami Serpentarium
- Miracle Strip Amusement Park, Panama City Beach (1963â€"2004)
- Miracle Strip at Pier Park, Panama City Beach (2010-2015)
- Mystery Fun House, Orlando (1976â€"2001)
- Ocean World, Ft. Lauderdale
- Ocean View Pavilion Amusement Park, Jacksonville Beach (1928-1964)
- Petticoat Junction Amusement Park, Panama City Beach (1963â€"1984)
- Pirates World, Dania Beach (1967â€"1975)
- Planet Ocean (1974â€"1991) - an 80,000 sq.ft. interactive oceanographic museum featuring state-of-the-art, hands-on exhibits about the ocean (such as a giant piece of touchable iceberg), displays of deep sea submersibles, multi-media presentations, and other educational experiences; a short film made for the museum, Planet Ocean, was nominated for an Academy Award as best short film. The museum opened in the mid-seventies and was located across the street from the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key
- Six Flags Atlantis, Hollywood (1983-1992) - now the site of Oakwood Plaza, which includes a Kmart, Home Depot, BJ's, and other stores
- Six Gun Territory, Silver Springs (1963-1984)
- Splendid China, Four Corners (1993-2003)
- Water Mania, Kissimmee (1980s-2005)
- Wild Waters, Ocala (April 28, 1978-September 5, 2016)
- Wonderland, Titusville (1959-1973)
Georgia
- Ponce de Leon amusement park, Atlanta
- The World of Sid and Marty Krofft, Atlanta (May 26-November 10, 1976)
Illinois
- Adventureland, Addison (1961â€"1977) - closed in 1977 and torn down in the mid-1990s
- Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom, Oakbrook Terrace (1975â€"1984)
- Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water slides, Oakbrook Terrace (1980â€"1989)
- Electric Park, Plainfield, near Chicago (1904â€"1932) - auditorium destroyed by a tornado in 1990
- Fairyland Park, Lyons (1938â€"1977)
- Forest Park, Forest Park (1907â€"1922)
- Fun Harbor, Waukegan
- Fun Town, South Side, Chicago (1950â€"1982)
- Green Oaks Kiddyland, Oak Lawn (1946â€"1971)
- Harlem Park, Rockford (1891-1928)
- Hollywood Kiddieland, Chicago (1949â€"1974)
- Joyland Park, South Side, Chicago (1923â€"1925)
- Kiddieland Amusement Park, Melrose Park (1929â€"September 27, 2009) - demolished in 2010
- Kiddytown, Norridge (1953â€"1964)
- Luna Park, Chicago (1907â€"1911) - converted into a farmers' market in 1912, and a housing subdivision in the late 1910s
- Old Chicago, Bolingbrook (1975â€"1980)
- Paul Boytons Chutes Park, South Side, Chicago (1894â€"1907)
- Playland Park, Justice, Illinois (1950â€"1979)
- Riverview Park, Chicago (1904â€"1967)
- Sans Souci Park, South Side, Chicago (1899â€"1913)
- Santa's Village, East Dundee (1959â€"2006) - reopened as Santa's Village AZoosment Park in 2011
- Shireland, Hampshire (1988â€"1991)
- White City, Chicago (May 26, 1905â€"1950s) - most of the park was shut down in 1933 due to financial difficulties, with the property being sold off in 1946; the rink, the last vestige of the park, closed in 1958.
Indiana
- Enchanted Forest, Chesterton (1957-1991) - currently operating as Seven Peaks Water Park Duneland, as of 2013
- Fun Spot Park, Angola (1955â€"2008)
- Hobart, Indiana park, name unknown (early-mid 1920s) - on the shore of Lake George, visible in an aerial photo now in the Hobart Historical Society
- Merryville Amusement Park, Merrillville
- Old Indiana Fun Park, Thorntown
- Playland Park, South Bend (1880-1961)
- Riverside Amusement Park, Indianapolis (1903-1970)
- Robison Park, Fort Wayne (1896-1919)
- Splash Down Dunes Water Park, Chesterton (1994-2009)
- Sauzers Kiddie Land, Schererville (1949-1994)
- White City, Indianapolis (May 26, 1906-June 26, 1908)
- Wonderland, Indianapolis (1906â€"1911)
- Rose Island Amusement Park Charlestown (1923-1937)
Iowa
- Dodge Park Playland, Council Bluffs (1948-1970)
- Electric Park, Waterloo - had a unique water-turned Ferris wheel
- Riverview Park, Des Moines (1915â€"1978)
- Wacky Waters Adventure Park, Davenport (1986-2007)
- Riverside Park, Sioux City
- Lakeview Amusement Park, Carter Lake, Iowa (1917-1933)
Kansas
- Clown Town, Hutchinson
- Boyle's Joyland Kiddie Park, Topeka - discontinued as a theme park, now operates as a flea market in a different location
- Joyland Amusement Park, Wichita (1949â€"2004) - was leased and partially reopened for the 2006 season, after which it permanently closed
- Kiddieland Amusement Park, Wichita
- Playland Park, Salina
- Wild West World, Park City (May 5-July 9, 2007)
- Wonderland Park, Wichita (1905â€"1918)
Kentucky
- Fontaine Ferry Park, Louisville (1905-1969)
- Joyland Park, Lexington (1923â€"1964) - park area is now a residential neighborhood
- Tombstone Junction, Cumberland Falls (1960s-1991) - was fire-damaged in 1989 and operated in limited capacity until a second fire shut it down in 1991
Louisiana
- Coursey's Fantasy Water Park, Baton Rouge
- Critter's Creek, Monroe
- Delta Village, Tallulah (early 1970s-late 1970s)
- Fun Fair Park, Baton Rouge
- Hamel's Amusement Park, Shreveport
- Lincoln Beach, New Orleans (1939-1965)
- Pontchartrain Beach, New Orleans (June 30, 1928-September 23, 1983)
- Six Flags New Orleans, (initially operated as Jazzland), New Orleans (2000â€"2002, 2003â€"2005) - closed due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Katrina
- Waterland USA, Houma
- White City, New Orleans (1907â€"1913)
Maryland
- Bay Shore Park, Edgemere (1906â€"1946) - property bought by Bethlehem Steel but never developed, now a Maryland state park
- Carlin's Park, Baltimore (1918â€"1959) - also known as Liberty Heights Park, was razed to become Carlin's Drive-In Theater; theater was subsequently razed in the early 1980s for above-ground section of Baltimore subway system
- Electric Park, Baltimore (1896â€"1915) - razed in 1916
- Enchanted Forest, Ellicott City (August 14, 1955-1994) - was closed in 1992, reopened for the 1994 season before closing permanently; a strip mall was built on part of the property
- Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo (1911-1968) - reopened in 1971 as an art and cultural center by the National Park Service
- Gwynn Oak Park, Woodlawn (1893â€"1973) - park suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Agnes in June 1972; many buildings were set on fire by arsonists through the late 1970s until all remaining structures were razed; property is now a Baltimore County park; carousel relocated to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., still in operation
- Marshall Hall, Charles County (189?â€"1980) - the remaining shell of the Marshall colonial home and property is now part of Piscataway Park
- Pen Mar Park, Washington County (1877-1943) - reopened in 1977 as a county park
- Pleasure Island, Edgemere (1947â€"1962) - also known as New Bay Shore Park; bought by Bethlehem Steel but never developed
- Riverview Park, Baltimore (1890â€"1929) - razed to build Western Electric plant
- Six Flags Power Plant, Baltimore (1985-1989) - in the late 1980s in what is now a concert venue, used to sit a small amusement area; there were no rides but were three or four sets of amusement attractions, including what was called a "4D" movie, which used 3D technology and added special scent fans in the backs of the seats to create the 4th dimension
- The Wildlife Preserve, Largo (1973-1980) - drive-thru safari park; now the site of Six Flags America
- Tolchester Beach, (1887-1962)
Massachusetts
- Jolly Cholly's Funland, North Attleborough
- King's Castle Land, Whitman (1964â€"1994)
- Lakeview Park, Dracut (1895â€"1970)
- Lincoln Park, Dartmouth (1894â€"1987)
- Lincoln Park, Worcester
- Merrimack Park, Methuen (1898-1931)
- Mountain Park, Holyoke (1897â€"1987)
- Norumbega Park, Auburndale (1897â€"1963)
- Paragon Park, Hull (1905â€"1984)
- Pirate's Park, Salisbury
- Pleasure Island, Wakefield (1959â€"1969)
- Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama, Salisbury
- Whalom Park, Lunenburg (1893â€"2000)
- White City, Shrewsbury (1905â€"1960)
- Wonderland Amusement Park, Revere (1906â€"1911)
Michigan
- Edgewater Park, Detroit (1927â€"1981)
- Electric Park, Detroit, (1906â€"1927) - was also called Luna Park and Riverview Park
- House of David, Eden Springs Park & Zoo, Benton Harbor (1908-1973) - reopened in 2011 as Eden Springs Park and Campground
- Jefferson Beach, St. Clair Shores
- Jenison Electric Park, Holland
- Lake Lansing Amusement Park, Ingham County
- Park Island, Lake Orion
- Pleasure Island Water Theme Park, Muskegon
- Ramona Park, Grand Rapids (1897-1955)
- Riverland Amusement Park, Sterling Heights
- Silver Beach Amusement Park, St. Joseph (1891-1971)
- Tashmoo Park, Algonac (1897-1951)
- Six Flags Autoworld, Flint (July 4 1984-1994) - the park closed numerous times over the years before being closed for good in 1994
- Walled Lake Park, Walled Lake (1919â€"1968)
Minnesota
- Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior (1925-1973)
- Fairyland Park, Marble (1948â€"1972)
- Wonderland Amusement Park, Minneapolis (1905â€"1911)
Mississippi
- Royal Land, Meridian - closed in the 1970s
Missouri
- Branson USA, Branson (1999-2001)
- Celebration City, Branson (2003-2008) - site was originally Branson USA before being purchased by the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation
- Chain of Rocks Amusement Park, St. Louis (1927â€"1978) - home of the Comet (destroyed in 1958) and a Mad Mouse coaster
- Delmar Garden, St. Louis
- Electric Park, Kansas City (1899â€"1906, 1907â€"1925) - two parks run by the Heim Brothers (Heim Brewery); the second was the inspiration for Disneyland
- Fairyland Park, Kansas City (1923-1977)
- Forest Park, Kansas City (1903â€"1912)
- Forest Park Highlands, St. Louis (1896â€"1963) - home of the Racer Dips, the Comet, and the Flying Turns
- The Fort, Osage Beach
- Holiday Hill, St. Louis
- Lake Contrary Amusement Park, St. Joseph (1890â€"1960)
- Mannion's Park, St. Louis
- West End Heights, St. Louis
- Westlake Park, St. Louis
- White City Amusement Park, Springfield (1907-1912)
Nebraska
- Krug Park, Omaha (1895-1940) - became a public park in 1955 named Gallagher Park
- Carter Lake Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier, Omaha (1949-1959)
- Peony Park, Omaha (1919-1994)
Nevada
- Coney Island, Reno
- Funland Amusement Park, Las Vegas (1954-1955) - at the corner of Boulder Hwy and Nellis Blvd
- MGM Grand Adventures, Las Vegas (1993-2002)
- Old Vegas, Henderson (1978-1986) - briefly renamed Westworld; now the site of a housing development, also named "Old Vegas"
- Ponderosa Ranch, Incline Village (1967â€"2004)
- Wet 'n Wild, Las Vegas (1985â€"2004) - another water park named Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas (note the difference in apostrophes), on the southwest side of the Las Vegas metro, opened in May 2013
New Hampshire
- Benson's Wild Animal Farm / New England Playworld, Hudson (1924â€"1987) - now a public park and nature area
- Pine Island Park, Manchester (1902â€"1963) - now a public playground, nature trail, and private property
- Surf Coaster USA, Weirs Beach
- Heritage New Hampshire, Glen (1976-2006) - located next to Story Land, it was a walk-through theatrical adventure that depicted New England life and progress from its Colonial beginnings to twenty-first century innovation
New Jersey
- Action Mountain/Ski Mountain, Pine Hill (1970sâ€"1991) - now Pine Hill Golf Club
- Alcyon Park, Pitman (1890sâ€"1944)
- Bertrand Island, Mount Arlington (1910â€"1983) - part of Woody Allen's The Purple Rose of Cairo was filmed here
- Brigantine Castle, Brigantine
- Burlington Island Park, Burlington - operated until 1928
- Dinosaur Beach, Wildwood
- Eldorado Amusement Park, Weehawken (1891-1894)
- Fairy Tale Forest, Oak Ridge - restoration in progress
- Fairyland Park, Springfield (1960sâ€"1982) - now a shopping center
- Jungle Habitat, West Milford (1972â€"1976)
- Kid's World, Long Branch (1985â€"1987) - destroyed by fire; now the site of Pier Village, a Victorian-inspired mixed-use community
- Olympic Park, Irvington and Maplewood (1887â€"1965) - park demolished in 1979 (after standing vacant for 13 years), property converted to an industrial park; a monument erected in 2012 marks the location of the park
- Palace Amusements, Asbury Park (1888â€"1988)
- Palisades Amusement Park, Bergen County (1898â€"1971) - inspired the 1962 pop single "Palisades Park" and the 2014 Counting Crows song of the same name; area now consists of high-rise apartment buildings and a parking lot
- Riverview Park, Pennsville (1891â€"1967)
- Tivoli Pier, Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City (1981â€"1989) - converted into a new casino space
- Washington Park, Westville
- Uncle Milty's, Bayonne - closed in the early 1970s
New Mexico
- President's Park, Carlsbad
New York
- Adventurer’s Inn, Flushing, Queens
- Al-Tro Island Park, Menands (late 1800sâ€"early 1920s)
- Astroland, Coney Island, Brooklyn (1962â€"2008) - the site is currently home to a new Luna Park
- Celoron Amusement Park, Celoron (1893-1962)
- Cimarron City, Monticello (1950sâ€"1960s) - western-themed park
- Cloud 9, Olean (1964â€"1976)
- Dreamland, Coney Island, Brooklyn (1904â€"1911)
- Fort George Amusement Area, Manhattan (1900sâ€"1913)
- Freedomland U.S.A., The Bronx (1960â€"1964)
- Frontier Town, North Hudson
- Gaslight Village, Lake George (1959â€"1989) - the site later became Lake George Action Park, now also defunct
- Golden City, Canarsie, Brooklyn (1907â€"1939)
- Kiddie-Park, Howard Beach, Queens (1952-late 1990s)
- Land of Makebelieve, Jay (1954â€"1979)
- Long Branch Amusement Park, Onondaga County (1882-1938) - is now a public park called Long Branch Park
- Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn (1903â€"1944)
- Luna Park, Olcott Beach, also called Luna Amusement Park (1898â€"1926) - destroyed by fire in 1927
- Luna Park, Schenectady, also known as Dolle's Park, Colonnade Park, Palisades Park, and Rexford Park, Rexford (1901â€"1935)
- Niagara Splash Park, later known as Fallsville Splash Park, Niagara Falls (1988-1991, 1993-1996, 2005â€"2006)
- Nunley's, Baldwin (1940â€"1995)
- Nunley's Happyland, later known as Smiley's Happyland, Bethpage (1951â€"1978)
- Olympic Park, Rochester (1931-1982)
- Rockaways' Playland, Queens (1902â€"1987)
- Roseland Park, Canandaigua (1925â€"1985)
- Sea Lion Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn (1895â€"1903)
- Starin's Glen Island, New Rochelle, Westchester County (1861â€"1904)
- Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn (1897â€"1964)
- Storytown, USA, Queensbury/Lake George, New York (1954â€"1983). In 1983 the name was changed to "The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom" and the park's theme was revamped.
- Suburban Park, Manlius (1898â€"1973)
- Time Town, Bolton Landing (1970â€"1980)
- Waterfun Village, Collins Landing, Orleans (1981-1988)
North Carolina
- Dowdy's Park, Nags Head (1963â€"2005)
Ohio
- Americana/Lesourdesville Lake Amusement Park, Middletown (1922-2002) - as of 2017, Butler Tech plans to build its campus on part of the property as well as that of nearby Fantasy Farm
- Argonne Forest Park, Dayton
- Brady Lake Electric Park, Brady Lake (1891-1944)
- Buckeye Lake Amusement Park, Buckeye Lake (1906â€"2007)
- Chippewa Lake Park, Chippewa Lake (1878â€"1978)
- Dover Lake Water Park, Sagamore Hills (1946â€"2000)
- Euclid Beach Park, Euclid (1895â€"1969)
- Fairview Amusement Park, Dayton (1897-1915)
- Fantasy Farm, Monroe (1900â€"1991)
- Forest Park Genoa
- Geauga Lake, Aurora (1887-2016) - the amusement park section closed in 2007; the water park remained open - as Wildwater Kingdom - until 2016, when it was also closed for good
- Idora Park, Youngstown (1899â€"1984)
- Indianola Park, Columbus (1905â€"1927)
- Lakeside Park, Dayton (1960â€"1995)
- Lake Erie Park and Casino, Toledo (1895-1910) - destroyed by fire in 1899, 1901 and 1910, rebuilt in 1900 and 1902
- Luna Park, Cleveland (1905â€"1929)
- Luna Park, also called Luna Casino Park, Mansfield
- Meyers Lake Park, Canton
- Olentangy Park, Columbus (1880â€"1939)
- Paradise Lake, Guernsey County (1981â€"1983)
- Puritas Springs Park, Cleveland (1898â€"1958)
- Sandy Beach Amusement Park, later San Juan Amusement Park, Indian Lake, and Playland Park, Russells Point (1924-1975)
- SeaWorld Ohio, Aurora (1970-2000) - the property was purchased and combined in 2001 to become Six Flags Ohio; this side of the park was subsequently closed in 2004 to be converted into Wildwater Kingdom, which was subsequently closed in 2016
- Shady Lake Park, Streetsboro (1978-1982)
- Silver Lake Amusement Park, Cuyahoga Falls (1874-1917)
- Spring Grove, Springfield
- Stanton Park, Steubenville
- Summit Beach Park, Akron (1917-1959)
- Surf Cincinnati, Cincinnati (1984â€"2002)
- Vollmar's Park, between Perrysburg and Grand Rapids
- Walbridge Park, Toledo (1895-1957)
- White City, Dayton
- Wildwood Water Park, Columbia Township
- Yellow Duck Park, Canfield (1975-2007)
Oklahoma
- Bell's Amusement Park, Tulsa (1951â€"2006)
- Doe Doe Park, Lawton (1945-1985) - stone picnic tables and benches, iron and wood bridges over Numu Creek, the carousel building and other structures still exist as part of "Bridge Park" owned by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Lawton; Bridge Park is located at SW D Ave and SW Sheridan Rd
- Eagle Park, Cache (1957-1985) - relocated historical buildings, e.g. the Quanah Parker Star House
- Electric Park, Blackwell - the park's impressive pavilion, still standing, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Lakeview Amusement Park, Tulsa (1947â€"1976)
- Springlake Amusement Park, Oklahoma City (1922â€"1981)
- Wedgewood Village, Oklahoma City (1958â€"1969)
Oregon
- Council Crest Amusement Park, Portland (1907-1929)
- Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, Portland (1928â€"1970)
- Pixieland, Otis Junction (1969â€"1975)
- Thrill-Ville USA, Turner (1970sâ€"2007)
Pennsylvania
- Alameda Park, Butler (1901-1942)
- Aliquippa Park, Aliquippa (1877-1906) - park closed when it was purchased by Jones & Laughlin Steel company
- Angela Park, Hazleton, (1956-1989)
- Beechwood Park, Havertown (1907-1909)
- Beury's Grove, Lavelle (1930s-1960s
- Calhoun Park, Lincoln Place (1985-1911) - the park was closed several years before the land was sold, in 1916, to a real estate company that developed it into homes
- Cascade Park, New Castle (1897-1986) - functions as a community park today
- Central Park, Allentown (1893-1951)
- Coney Island, Neville Township (1907-1908) - only operated for two seasons; the park was intended to be reopened under a different name in 1909, but the park was sold instead, per court order and after the sale, the park operated as a standard park
- Dream City, Wilkinsburg
- Dreamland Park, Ruscombmanor Township (1950s)
- Eldora Park, Carroll Township (1904-1940s)
- Forrest Park, Chalfont
- Hanson's Amusement Park, Harveys Lake (1891-1984) - was known as Harvey's Lake Picnic Grounds from 1891 to 1934
- Harmarville Park, Blawnox
- Homestead Park (Homestead), Homestead
- Island Park, Sunbury (1923-1970s)
- Junction Park, New Brighton
- Lakeview Park (Royersford), Royersford (1900-1987) - the Lakeview Shopping Center occupies the site today
- Lenape Park, Kittanning (1899-1936)
- Lenape Park, West Chester (?-1980) - this park is currently known as Brandywine Picnic Park
- Luna Park, Johnstown (1905-1922) -sold to city of Johnstown in 1922 and renamed Roxbury Park; now a municipal park
- Luna Park, Pittsburgh (1905-1909)
- Luna Park, Scranton (1906-1916) - grounds now mostly covered by Interstate 81
- Maple Grove Park, Pittsburgh
- Mapleview Park, Canonsburg
- Nay Aug Park, Scranton (1931-1990s) - it is now an urban park
- Northern Electric Park, Clarks Summit (1908-1925) - a fire destroyed the major attractions in the park
- Oakford Park, Jeannette
- Oakwood Amusement Park, Crafton
- Olympia Park, McKeesport (1902-1942)
- Paxtang Park, Harrisburg (1893-1929)
- Playland Park, Springfield Township
- Poconos' Magic Valley, Bushkill (1977-1982) - the park was renamed Magic Valley and Winona Five Falls around 1981; the park closed sometime after 1982
- Rainbow Gardens, White Oak (1924-1968) - originally started with a roller rink and swimming pool, with an amusement park and drive-in theater added in the 40s; everything was razed or sold in 1968 for a proposed PA Route 48 expressway, which never materialized
- Rock Point Park, Ellwood City (1884-1911)
- Rocky Glen Park, Moosic (1886-1987)
- Rocky Springs Park, Lancaster (1899-1980) - the park closed in 1966 and was reopened for two seasons in 1979 and 1980; the park was auctioned off in 1984
- Rolling Green Park, Hummels Wharf (1908-1971)
- Sanatoga Park, Pottstown
- Sans Souci Park, Hanover Township (1880-1970)
- Wilkes-Barre/Nanticoke environs
- Southern Park, Carrick
- Swatara Park, Middletown (1955-1968)
- West Point Park, Upper Gwynedd Township (1868-1988)
- West View Park, Pittsburgh (1906-1977)
- White Swan Park, Moon Township (1955-1990)
- Williams Grove Amusement Park, Mechanicsburg (1850-2005)
- Willow Grove Park, Willow Grove (1896-1975)
- Willow Mill Park, Mechanicsburg (1931-1996)
Rhode Island
- Crescent Park, East Providence (1886-1979)
- Enchanted Forest, Hopkinton (1971-2005)
- Highland Orchards, North Scituate
- Rocky Point Amusement Park, Warwick (1847-1995)
- Vanity Fair, East Providence
South Carolina
- Astro Needle Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach
- Echo Valley, Cleveland
- Fort Caroline, Myrtle Beach
- Fun World Amusement Park, North Myrtle Beach
- Gay Dolphin Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach
- Hard Rock Park, later known as Freestyle Music Park, Myrtle Beach (2008-2009) - closed after its first season, but reopened in 2009 under a new name and promptly closed again
- Heritage USA, Fort Mill (1978-1989)
- Magic Harbor, Surfside Beach
- Myrtle Beach Pavilion, Myrtle Beach (1948-2006)
- Springs Park, Lancaster (1940s-late 1980s) - operated by Springs Industries
- Sun Fun Amusement Park, North Myrtle Beach
Tennessee
- Fun Mountain, Gatlinburg
- Libertyland, Memphis (1976â€"2005)
- Magic World, Pigeon Forge
- Ogle's Water Park, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville
- Opryland USA, Nashville (1972-1997)
Texas
- Aquarena Springs, San Marcos (1951â€"1994) - the area is currently an educational center
- Boardwalk Fun Park, Grand Prairie (1982-1992)
- Busch Gardens, Houston (1971-1973)
- Castle Golf and Games, Houston (early 1970s-2005) - completely demolished in 2012
- Clown Around, Grand Prairie
- Dolphin Cove, South Padre Island
- Earth Quest Adventures, Houston - abandoned; never started building
- Fame City Waterworks, Houston (1986â€"2005) - was renamed Funplex in 1991
- Games People Play, Houston (mid 1980sâ€"mid 1990s)
- Hannaâ€"Barbera Land, Spring (1984â€"1985) - demolished and replaced by Wet 'n' Wild Splashtown
- International Wildlife Park, Grand Prairie
- Kiddie Wonderland, Houston
- Luna Park, Houston (1924â€"1934)
- Magic Landing, El Paso (1984â€"1988)
- Penny Whistle Park, Dallas
- Peppermint Park, Houston and Friendswood (late 1950sâ€"1989, 1989â€"1994) - the park was sold and moved to Friendswood in the late 1980s
- Playland Park, Houston (1940â€"1967)
- Playland Park, San Antonio (1943â€"1980)
- Pleasure Pier, Port Arthur (1913â€"1967)
- Sea-Arama Marineworld, Galveston (1965â€"1990)
- Sesame Place, Irving (1982-1984)
- Seven Seas Marine Life Park, Arlington (1972-1976)
- Six Flags AstroWorld, Houston (1968â€"2005)
- Six Shooter Junction, Harlingen
- Sunshine Amusement Park, San Antonio (1980s)
- Vickery Park, Dallas (1940s-1976)
- Wet 'n Wild, Garland
- White Water, Grand Prairie
Utah
- The Saltair, Magna
- Saratoga Resort, Lehi
Virginia
- Buckroe Beach Amusement Park, Hampton
- Frontier City Amusement Park, Virginia Beach
- Lakeside Amusement Park, Salem (1920-1986)
- Luna Park, also known as Luna Park, Washington and Luna Park, Washington, D.C., Arlington (1906â€"1915)
- Ocean View Amusement Park, Norfolk (1900s-1978)
Washington
- Lollipop Park, Bellevue (early 60s-early 80s)
- Luna Park, Seattle (1907â€"1913)
- Natatorium Park, Spokane (1892-1968)
- Santafair, Federal Way (1960s-1970s)
West Virginia
- Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Princeton, West Virginia (1926-1966) - closed due to the deaths of 6 children; park is listed at one of the scariest places on earth and is considered haunted
- Luna Park Charleston (1912â€"1923)
- Rock Springs Park, Chester (1897â€"1970) - razed for widening of U.S. 30 and construction of the Jennings Randolph Bridge across the Ohio River
Wisconsin
- Electric Park, also called White City and Eweco, Oshkosh (1898â€"1950?)
- Fort Dells, Wisconsin Dells (1959-1985) - now a retail/restaurant center
- Kenosha's Lake Front Stadium, Kenosha (1936â€"1980)
- Muskego Beach Amusement Park, Muskego - later reopened as Dandelion Park
- Rainbow Falls Family Amusement Park, Plover (1988â€"2004)
- Riverview Park & Waterworld, Wisconsin Dells (1968â€"2011) - Riverview Park is still there; Waterworld portion razed for new Timbavati Wildlife Park
- Storybook Gardens, Wisconsin Dells (1956-2011)
- Thumb Fun Amusement Park, Fish Creek (1961-1998)
Oceania
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
- Canberry Fair, Watson
New South Wales
- African Lion Safari, Warragamba (1968-1991)
- Bullen's Animal World, Wallacia (1969-1985)
- Dizzyland Fun Park, Sydney, Salt Ash
- El Caballo Blanco, Catherine Field (1972-2007)
- Fantasy Glades, Port Macquarie (1968-2002)
- Leyland Brothers World, Karuah (1990-1992) - currently operates as The Great Aussie Bush Camp
- Magic Kingdom, Sydney, Lansvale (1970s-1990s)
- Manly Fun Pier, Manly (1931-1989)
- Mount Druitt Waterworks, Mount Druitt (1981-?)
- Old Sydney Town, Somersby (1975-2003) - currently used for film and television production
- O'Neill's Adventureland, Leppington - the park only operates occasionally with portable rides
- Paradise Gardens, Cattai
- Sega World Sydney (1997-2000)
- Tomteland, Williamtown
- White City, Rushcutters Bay
- Wonderland Sydney, Eastern Creek (1985-2004)
Queensland
- Adventure Parc, Mt Tamborine
- Amazons Aquatic Adventureland, Jindalee
- Aquatic Adventureland, North Rockhampton, Queensland
- Grundy's Entertainment Centre, Surfers Paradise
- Luna Park, Redcliffe (1944-1966)
- Magic Mountain Fun Park, Nobby Beach (1962-1987)
- Marineland, Main Beach, Gold Coast
- Mirage Grand Prix, Oxley
- Nostalgia Town, Pacific Paradise, Sunshine Coast
- Olympia Theme Park, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast
- Top's Amusement, Brisbane Myer Centre - was on the top floor of Queen Street's Myer Centre; included a roller coaster, a swinging pirate ship and bumper cars
South Australia
- Dazzleland, Adelaide Myer Centre (1991-1998) - located on the top floor of Rundle Mall's Myer Centre was a roller coaster, along with many other activities including a ball crawl
- Luna Park, Glenelg (1930-1935) - the rides for this park were sent to Luna Park in Sydney upon its closure
- Magic Mountain, Glenelg (1982-2004) - this popular park boasted four waterslides built into an artificial mountain; has since been demolished as part of a redevelopment of the foreshore and replaced by a new park called The Beachouse
- Puzzle Park, Murray Bridge - adjacent to the Callington exit on the South East Freeway; now closed although many items of equipment still remain on the site
Tasmania
- Hobart Zoo, also known as the Beaumaris Zoo, Hobart (1895-1937)
- Serendipity Park, Devonport
Victoria
- African Lion Safari, Rockbank
- Alpine Toboggan Park, Whittlesea - expanded and renamed Funfields; original toboggan runs still in existence
- Dinosaur World, Creswick (1982-2002)
- Dreamland, St Kilda (1906-1909) - the park's Figure Eight rollercoaster remained in operation until 1914; the site is home to Luna Park, Melbourne today
- Hi-Lite Park, Geelong (1956-1985)
- Kinkuna Country family and wildlife park, Lakes Entrance
- Leisureland Fair, Langwarrin (1984-1992)
- Rosebud Fun and Picnic Park, Rosebud
- The Swagmans Hat Amusement Park, Corinella
- Whistle Stop Amusement Park, Frankston
- Wirth's Olympia Circus, Melbourne
- Wobbies World, Forest Hill (1970-1999)
Western Australia
- Action Park, Mirrabooka
- Atlantis Marine Park, Two Rocks (1981-1990)
- Bullen’s African Lion Safari Park, Wanneroo
- Dizzylamb Park, Carabooda
- Elizabethan Village, Armadale (1977-?)
- Luna Park, Scarborough Beach (1939-1972)
- Pioneer World, Armadale
- White City, also known as Ugly Land and Cooee City, Perth (?-1929)
New Zealand
- Fantasy Land, Hastings - the site is now occupied by Splash Planet
- Footrot Flats Leisure Park, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
- Leisureland, Auckland
- Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926-1931)
South America
Argentina
- Italpark, Buenos Aires (1960-1990)
- Parque de la Ciudad (Ex Interama), Buenos Aires (1982-2006)
Brazil
- PlayCenter, Barra Funda, São Paulo (1973-2012)
- Luna Park, Rio de Janeiro (?-2006)
- Terra Encantada, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro (1998-2010)
- Tivoli Parque, Rio de Janeiro (1973-1995)
Peru
- Luna Park, Lima (?-2007)
See also
References
External links
- Defunct Amusement Parks of Illinois Over 80 defunct Illinois amusement parks: history and photos.
- Defunct amusement parks
- 10¢ A Ticket: The Stories & Glories of Old Amusement Parks, WBGU-PBS documentary about 21 amusement parks located in Northwest Ohio since the 1800s
- Abandoned amusement park ruins on moderndayruins.com
- "Old Amusement Parks" on AboutNewJersey.com
