According to the National Amusement Park Historical Association, there are approximately 1,000 defunct amusement parks in North America, with a significant number being in the United States.[1] The primary reasons for amusement park closures in the early-20th century included the advent of the Great Depression, destruction by fire, incidents, and construction of highways and other forms of land development.[1]
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Canyon Land Park | Fort Payne | 1970–1973 | [2] | |
Lake City Amusement Park | Guntersville | 2016–2016 | Operated for two months. | [3] |
Southern Adventures | Huntsville | 1998–2018 | [4] | |
Space City USA | Huntsville | 1964–1964 | Abandoned prior to completion | [5] |
Styx River Water World | Loxley | 1945–2020 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Breakers Water Park | Marana | 1982–2018 | ||
Legend City | Phoenix | 1963–1983 | ||
Big Surf | Phoenix | 1969–2020 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Dinosaur World | Beaver | 1967–2005 | [6] | |
Dogpatch USA | Marble Falls | 1968–1993 | [7] | |
Wild River Country | North Little Rock | 1985–2020 | ||
Willow Springs Water Park | Little Rock | 1928–2013 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Buckskin Joe | Buckskin Joe | 1957–2010 | ||
Guyton's Fun Junction | Grand Junction | 1954–1999 | [11] | |
Heritage Square | Golden | 1959–2018 | ||
Luna Park | Manhattan Beach, Denver | 1908–1914 | ||
Magic Mountain | Golden | 1957–1960 | ||
Manhattan Beach | Edgewater | 1890–1908 | First amusement park west of the Mississippi River; rebuilt as Luna Park |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Babb's Beach | Suffield | 1898–1955 | The facilities is destroyed by Hurricane Diane | |
Holy Land USA | Waterbury | 1955–1984 | Reopened on September 14, 2014 | |
Pleasure Beach | Bridgeport | 1892–1958 | ||
Savin Rock Amusement Park | West Haven | 1870s–1966 | [12] |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | 2002–2014 | [13] | |
Brandywine Springs | Newport | Early 1900's–1923 | ||
Shellpot Park | Brandywine Hundred | 1893–1934 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Suburban Gardens | Washington | 1921–1940 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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American Adventures | East Cobb | 1990–2010 | ||
Ponce de Leon Amusement Park | Atlanta | 1872–1920s | ||
The World of Sid and Marty Krofft | Atlanta | 1976–1976 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Wild Waters | Coeur d'Alene | 1982–2010 | Closed for "renovations" in 2009 and never reopened. | [18] |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Adventureland | Addison | 1961–1977 | Demolished in mid-1990s | |
DisneyQuest Chicago | Chicago | 1999–2001 | This was located in a birthplace of Walt Disney | |
Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom | Oakbrook Terrace | 1975–1984 | ||
Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides | Oakbrook Terrace | 1980–1987 | ||
Electric Park | Plainfield | 1904–1932 | ||
Fairyland Park | Lyons | 1938–1977 | ||
Forest Park | Forest Park | 1908–1922 | ||
Fun Harbor | Waukegan | 1992–2008 | ||
FunTown aka KiddyTown Amusement Park (1950–1967) | South Side, Chicago | 1967–1982 | ||
Green Oaks Kiddyland | Oak Lawn | 1946–1971 | ||
Harlem Park | Rockford | 1891–1928 | ||
Hollywood Kiddieland | Chicago | 1949–1974 | ||
Joyland Park | South Side, Chicago | 1923–1925 | ||
Kiddieland Amusement Park | Melrose Park | 1929–2009 | Demolished in 2010 | |
Kiddytown | Norridge | 1953–1964 | ||
Luna Park | Chicago | 1907–1911 | ||
Old Chicago | Bolingbrook | 1975–1980 | ||
Paul Boytons Chutes Park | South Side, Chicago | 1894–1907 | ||
Playland Park | Justice | 1950–1979 | ||
Riverview Park | Chicago | 1904–1967 | ||
Sans Souci Park | South Side, Chicago | 1899–1913 | ||
Shireland | Hampshire | 1988–1991 | ||
White City | Chicago | 1905–1950s | The White City Amusement Park ended operation in 1933, however, the White City roller rink was closed in 1949. Then changed name to Park City, which closed in 1958. |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Enchanted Forest | Chesterton | 1957–1991 | ||
Fun Spot Park | Angola | 1956–2008 | ||
Hobart Park | Hobart | 1920s (c.) | Name unknown; located on Lake George | |
Old Indiana Fun Park | Thorntown | 1983–1996 | ||
Playland Park | South Bend | 1880–1961 | ||
Riverside Amusement Park | Indianapolis | 1903–1970 | ||
Robison Park | Fort Wayne | 1896–1919 | ||
Rose Island Amusement Park | Charlestown | 1923–1937 | ||
Splash Down Dunes Water Park | Chesterton | 1994–2009 | ||
Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | 1949–1993 | ||
White City | Indianapolis | 1906–1908 | ||
Wonderland | Indianapolis | 1906–1911 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Dodge Park Playland | Council Bluffs | 1948–1970 | ||
Electric Park | Waterloo | 1902–1933 | ||
Riverview Park | Des Moines | 1915–1978 | ||
Wacky Waters Adventure Park | Davenport | 1986–2007 | ||
Riverside Park | Sioux City | 1890s–1920s | ||
Lakeview Amusement Park | Carter Lake | 1917–1933 | ||
Courtland Beach | Carter Lake | 1899–1905 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Clown Town | Hutchinson | 1950s–1974 | ||
Schlitterbahn Kansas City | Kansas City | 2009–2018 | ||
Boyle's Joyland Kiddie Park | Topeka | |||
Frontier Land U.S.A. | Wichita | 1960? – 196? | Built to celebrate the Kansas Centennial (1961) | |
Joyland Amusement Park | Wichita | 1949–2004, 2006 | ||
Kiddieland Amusement Park | Wichita | 1959–1974 | A shopping mall was built on the former site in 1975. | [19] |
Playland Park | Salina | |||
Wild West World | Park City | 2007 | ||
Wonderland Park | Wichita | 1905–1918 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Fontaine Ferry Park | Louisville | 1905–1969 | ||
Kaintuck Territory | Benton | 1967–1980 | ||
Joyland Park | Lexington | 1923–1964 | ||
Ludlow Lagoon | Ludlow | 1895–1918 | [20] | |
Tombstone Junction | Cumberland Falls | 1960s–1991 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Coursey's Fantasy Water Park | Baton Rouge | |||
Critter's Creek | Monroe | |||
Delta Village | Tallulah | Early 1970s–late 1970s | ||
Fun Fair Park | Baton Rouge | 1963–1999 | Relocated adjacent to Blue Bayou Water Park under the new name Dixie Landin'. Both parks are owned and operated by the same organization. | [21] |
Hamel's Amusement Park | Shreveport | 1970s–1999 | [22][23] | |
Lincoln Beach | New Orleans | 1939–1965 | ||
Lincoln Park | New Orleans | 1902–1930 | ||
Pontchartrain Beach | New Orleans | 1928–1983 | ||
Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | 2000–2005 | Originally Jazzland; abandoned due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina | |
Waterland USA | Houma | 1987–2009[24] | ||
White City | New Orleans | 1907–1913 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Bay Shore Park | Edgemere | 1906–1946 | ||
Carlin's Park | Baltimore | 1918–1959 | Also known as Liberty Heights Park | |
Electric Park | Baltimore | 1896–1915 | ||
Enchanted Forest | Ellicott City | 1955–1992, 1994–1995 | ||
Frederick Road Park | Baltimore | 1920–1925 | ||
Glen Echo Park | Glen Echo | 1911–1968 | Reappropriated as cultural and arts center in 1971 | |
Gwynn Oak Park | Woodlawn | 1893–1973 | Closed after damage sustained by Hurricane Agnes | |
Marshall Hall | Charles County | 1890s–1980 | ||
Pen Mar Park | Washington County | 1877–1943 | ||
Pleasure Island | Edgemere | 1947–1962 | Also known as New Bay Shore Park | |
Riverview Park | Baltimore | 1890–1929 | ||
Row's Park | Clear Spring | 1928–1967 | ||
Six Flags Power Plant | Baltimore | 1985–1989 | ||
The Wildlife Preserve | Largo | 1973–1980 | Drive-thru safari park; absorbed by Six Flags America | |
Tolchester Beach | Rock Hall | 1887–1962 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Acushnet Park | New Bedford | 1916-1954 | Damaged by hurricanes in 1938, 1944, & 1954 | [25] |
Jolly Cholly's Funland | North Attleborough | 1950–1979 | [26] | |
King's Castle Land | Whitman | 1964–1994 | ||
Lakeview Park | Dracut | 1895–1970 | ||
Lincoln Park | North Dartmouth | 1894–1987 | ||
Lincoln Park | Worcester | 1890s–1907? | ||
Merrimack Park | Methuen | 1898–1938 | Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane. | |
Mountain Park | Holyoke | 1894–1987 | ||
Norumbega Park | Auburndale | 1897–1963 | ||
Paragon Park | Hull | 1905–1984 | ||
Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury Beach | 1979–2004 | ||
Pleasure Island | Wakefield | 1959–1969 | ||
Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama | Salisbury Beach | 1954–1990 | It was originally called Fun-O-Rama. | [27][28][29] |
Whalom Park | Lunenburg | 1893–2000 | [30] | |
White City | Shrewsbury | 1905–1960 | ||
Wonderland Amusement Park | Revere | 1906–1911 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Edgewater Park | Detroit | 1927–1981 | ||
Electric Park | Detroit | 1906–1927 | Also known as Luna Park and Riverview Park | |
Flint Park | Flint | 1921–1961 | ||
House of David, Eden Springs Park & Zoo | Benton Harbor | 1908–1973 | ||
Jefferson Beach | St. Clair Shores | 1927–1959 | [31][32] | |
Jenison Electric Park | Holland | 1892–1920s | [33] | |
Lake Lansing Amusement Park | Ingham County | 1934–1974 | [34] | |
Memory Lane Arcade | Frankenmuth | 1975–2004 | ||
Park Island | Lake Orion | 1915–1955 | [35] | |
Pleasure Island Water Theme Park | Muskegon | 1981–1997 | ||
Ramona Park | Grand Rapids | 1897–1955 | ||
Riverland Amusement Park | Sterling Heights | 1935–2003 | It was a private park. | [36] |
Silver Beach Amusement Park | St. Joseph | 1891–1971 | ||
Six Flags AutoWorld | Flint | 1984–1994 | [37] | |
Tashmoo Park | Algonac | 1897–1951 | ||
Toledo Beach Amusement Park | La Salle Township | 1907–1962 | Demolished, now the Toledo Beach Marina | [38][39] |
Wenona Beach Amusement Park | Bangor Township | 1887–1964 | ||
Walled Lake Park | Walled Lake | 1919–1968 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Big Island Park | Orono | 1906–1911 | ||
Excelsior Amusement Park | Excelsior | 1925–1973 | ||
Fairyland Park | Marble | 1948–1972 | ||
Water Park of America | Bloomington | 2006–2017 | ||
Wildwood Amusement Park | Mahtomedi | 1889–1932 | ||
Wonderland Amusement Park | Minneapolis | 1905–1911 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maywood Beach | Olive Branch | 1931–2003 | ||
Royal Land | Meridian | 1960s–1970s | [40] |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Branson USA | Branson | 1999–2001 | ||
Celebration City | Branson | 2003–2008 | ||
Chain of Rocks Amusement Park | St. Louis | 1927–1978 | ||
Delmar Garden | St. Louis | 1908–1919[41] | The park closed due to people using their own automobiles driving out to the country instead of using the streetcar. | [41][42] |
Electric Park | Kansas City | 1899–1906, 1907–1925 | ||
Fairyland Park | Kansas City | 1923–1977 | ||
Forest Park | Kansas City | 1903–1912 | [43] | |
Forest Park Highlands | St. Louis | 1896–1963 | ||
The Fort | Osage Beach | |||
Holiday Hill | St. Louis | 1955–1975 | All of the rides moved to Fun Fair at Chain of Rocks Amusement Park. | [44] |
Hydro Adventures | Poplar Bluff | 2003–2020 | ||
Lake Contrary Amusement Park | St. Joseph | 1890–1960 | ||
Mannion's Park | St. Louis | 1899–1947 | Mannion's Park and Souter's Park were Downs' Park original names. | [45] |
West End Heights | St. Louis | 1904–1912 | [46] | |
Westlake Park | St. Louis | 1924–1955 | ||
White City Amusement Park | Springfield | 1907–1912 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia Gardens | Butte | 1899–1973 | [47] | |
Leon Park | Miles City | 1934–1966 | Contained an arcade and other concessions[48] | [49] |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Krug Park | Omaha | 1895–1940 | ||
Carter Lake Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier | Omaha | 1949–1959 | ||
Peony Park | Omaha | 1919–1994 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Coney Island | Reno | |||
Funland Amusement Park | Las Vegas | 1954–1955 | ||
MGM Grand Adventures | Las Vegas | 1993–2002 | ||
Old Vegas | Henderson | 1978–1986 | Briefly known as Westworld | |
Ponderosa Ranch | Incline Village | 1967–2004 | ||
Wet 'n Wild | Las Vegas | 1985–2004 | ||
Great Basin Adventure [50] | Reno | 1983–2010 | Closed due to budget constraints. |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Benson's Wild Animal Farm / New England Playworld | Hudson | 1924–1986 | ||
Contoocook River Amusement Park | Penacook | ?–1925 | ||
Pine Island Park | Manchester | 1902–1963 | ||
Six Gun City | Jefferson | 1957–2014 | ||
Surf Coaster USA | Weirs Beach | 1983–2006 | ||
Heritage New Hampshire | Glen | 1976–2006 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Action Mountain/Ski Mountain | Pine Hill | 1984–1986 | ||
Action Park/Mountain Creek Park | Vernon | 1978–1996, 2014–2016 | ||
Alcyon Park | Pitman | 1890s–1944 | ||
Bertrand Island | Mount Arlington | 1910–1983 | ||
Bowcraft Amusement Park | Scotch Plains | 1946–2018 | ||
Brigantine Castle | Brigantine | 1976–1984 | ||
Burlington Island Park | Burlington | ?–1928 | ||
Dinosaur Beach | Wildwood | 1905–1998 | Morey's Piers purchased it in 1999. | [51] |
Eldorado Amusement Park | Weehawken | 1891–1894 | ||
Fairy Tale Forest | Oak Ridge | |||
Fairyland Park | Springfield | 1960s–1982 | ||
Fun Pier | Wildwood | 1957–1987 | ||
Funtown Pier | Seaside Park | 1957–2012 | Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. | |
Kid's World | Long Branch | 1985–1987 | ||
Olympic Park | Irvington and Maplewood | 1887–1965 | Demolished in 1979 | [52] |
Palace Amusements | Asbury Park | 1888–1988 | ||
Palisades Amusement Park | Bergen County | 1898–1971 | ||
Riverview Park | Pennsville | 1891–1967 | ||
Steeplechase Park | Asbury Park | Early 20th Century | ||
Steeplechase Park | Atlantic City | Early 20th Century | ||
Tivoli Pier | Atlantic City | 1981–1989 | ||
Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat | West Milford | 1972–1976 | ||
Washington Park | Westville | 1895–1913 | Herbert and Oliver Stetser changed their attention to Point Breeze Park in Philadelphia in 1914, abandoning Washington Park, and may have moved some equipment there from Washington Park. Remaining structures were demolished at the beginning of 1914, and replacement by a large manufacturing facility was announced, although this seems not to have been built until after the war. | [53] |
Uncle Milty's | Bayonne | ?–1970s |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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The Beach | Albuquerque | 1987–2005 | ||
President's Park | Carlsbad | 1960s?–1990s |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Adventurer's Inn | Flushing, Queens | 1950s–1970s | The park was renamed to Great Adventure Amusement Park. In the 1970s New York's Public Development Corp (PDC) took the land via eminent domain for the purpose of an industrial development. The property remained vacant and abandoned for years until being occupied by a movie complex, Toys R Us (closed in 2018) and office buildings. | [54] |
Al-Tro Island Park | Menands | Late 1800s–early 1920s | ||
Astroland | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 1962–2008 | Absorbed by Luna Park | |
Boardwalk Park (Karnival Kourt) | Irondequoit (Sea Breeze) | 1917–1962 | Opened in 1917 on a parcel of land next to Sea Breeze Park (Seabreeze) after a land dispute with the RW&O Railroad necessitated the moving of amusements from the Lake Ontario shore across Woodman (Culver) Road. Severely damaged by fire in 1932. Rebuilt as Boardwalk Park. Construction began on a drive-in movie theatre in 1960, which was completed, but never opened to the public. The land went up for auction in 1966. | |
Carson City and Indian Village | Catskill | 1958–1997 | ||
Celoron Amusement Park | Celoron | 1893–1962 | ||
Cimarron City | Monticello | 1950s–1960s | ||
Cloud 9 | Olean | 1964–1976 | ||
Dreamland | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 1904–1911 | ||
Dreamland | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 2009–2009 | ||
Dreamland Park (Glen Haven) | Rochester | 1889–1910 | A resort on Irondequoit Bay. A hill was flattened into a swamp to build the amusement park by the hotel. The owners announced in September 1910 that amusement operators from Chicago would be making big changes to the park to make it similar to White City. The plans never materialized and the park was shuttered. | |
Fairyland Amusement Park | Elmhurst, Queens | ?-late 1960s | ||
Forest Park | Ballston | 1904–1927 | ||
Fort George Amusement Park | Washington Heights, Manhattan | 1894–1914 | ||
Freedomland U.S.A. | Baychester, Bronx | 1960–1964 | ||
Frontier Town | North Hudson | 1952-1998 | ||
Gala Amusement Park | East Elmhurst, Queens | 1890s–1920s | Also known as North Beach Amusement Park | |
Gaslight Village | Lake George | 1959–1989 | ||
Golden City | Canarsie, Brooklyn | 1907–1939 | ||
Hoffman's Playland | Latham | 1952–2014 | ||
Indian Point Amusement Park | Buchanan | 1923–1950 | ||
Kiddie-Park | Howard Beach, Queens | 1952–1990s | ||
Kiddieland | Oceanside | 1953–1976 | Also known as Jazzbo-Land | |
Land of Makebelieve | Jay | 1954–1979 | ||
Long Branch Amusement Park | Onondaga County | 1882–1938 | Absorbed by Long Branch Park | |
Luna Park | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 1903–1944 | ||
Luna Park | Olcott | 1898–1926 | Also known as Luna Amusement Park; destroyed by fire in 1927 | |
Luna Park | Rexford | 1901–1933 | Also known as Dolle's Park, Colonnade Park, Palisades Park, and Rexford Park | |
Magic Forest | Lake George | 1963–2018 | ||
McCullough's Kiddie Park | Coney Island | 1950s–2012 | ||
Niagara Splash Park | Niagara Falls | 1988–1991, 1993–1996, 2005–2006 | Later known as Fallsville Splash Park | |
Nunley's | Baldwin | 1940–1995 | ||
Nunley's Happyland | Bethpage | 1951–1978 | Later known as Smiley's Happyland | |
Olympic Park | Rochester | 1931–1982 | ||
Ontario Beach Park | Rochester | 1885–1919 | Today Ontario Beach Park is a county park. It was taken by eminent domain which forced the closure of the amusement park. | |
Playland Park | Freeport | 1920s–1930s | ||
Rockaways' Playland | Rockaway Beach, Queens | 1902–1987 | ||
Roseland Park | Canandaigua | 1925–1985 | ||
Sea Lion Park | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 1895–1903 | ||
Starin's Glen Island | New Rochelle | 1881–1910 | ||
Steeplechase Park | Coney Island, Brooklyn | 1897–1964 | ||
Steeplechase Park | Rockaway Beach, Queens, Queens | Early 20th Century | ||
Storytown, USA | Queensbury/Lake George | 1954–1983 | Absorbed by The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom | |
Suburban Park | Manlius | 1898–1973 | ||
Thompson's Amusement Park | Rockaway Beach | 1901–1928 | Run by LaMarcus Thompson. Became Rockaways' Playland | |
Time Town | Bolton Landing | 1970–1981 | ||
Waterfun Village | Orleans | 1981–1988 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Dowdy's Park | Nags Head | 1963–2005 | ||
Ghost Town Village | Maggie Valley | 1961–2016 | ||
Lakewood Park | Charlotte | 1910–1933 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Americana/LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | Middletown | 1922–2002 | ||
Argonne Forest Park | Dayton | 1925–1945 | [55] | |
Brady Lake Electric Park | Brady Lake | 1891–1944 | [56] | |
Buckeye Lake Amusement Park | Buckeye Lake | 1906–2007 | ||
Chester Park | Cincinnati | 1875–1932 | Also called "Rainbow Park" | [57] |
Chippewa Lake Park | Chippewa Lake | 1878–1978 | ||
Coney Island | Cincinnati | 1886–2023 | Originally "Ohio Grove", Later "Old Coney" | |
Dover Lake Water Park | Sagamore Hills | 1946–2005 | ||
Euclid Beach Park | Euclid | 1895–1969 | ||
Fairview Amusement Park | Dayton | 1897–1915 | [55] | |
Fantasy Farm | Monroe | 1900–1991 | ||
Forest Park | Genoa | |||
Fort Rapids | Columbus | 2006–2016 | ||
Geauga Lake | Aurora | 1887–2007 | ||
I-X Indoor Amusement Park | Cleveland | 1985–2020 | ||
Idora Park | Youngstown | 1899–1984 | ||
Indianola Park | Columbus | 1905–1937 | ||
Lakeside Park | Dayton | 1960–1995 | ||
Lake Erie Park and Casino | Toledo | 1895–1910 | ||
Long Island Beach | Whitewater Township | 1924–1956 | ||
Luna Park | Cleveland | 1905–1929 | ||
Luna Park | Mansfield | Also known as Luna Casino Park | ||
Meyers Lake Park | Canton | 1880s–1974 | It was originally called Lakeview Park. The park closed due to "bigger parks phased him (i.e., George Sinclair) out and the fire at the ballroom and restaurant absolutely broke his heart." | [58][59] |
Olentangy Park | Columbus | 1880–1937 | ||
Paradise Lake | Guernsey County | 1981–1983 | ||
Puritas Springs Park | Cleveland | 1898–1958 | ||
Sandy Beach Amusement Park | Indian Lake | 1924–1975 | Later known as San Juan Amusement Park and Playland Park | [55] |
SeaWorld Ohio | Aurora | 1970–2000 | ||
Shady Lake Park | Streetsboro | 1978–1982 | ||
Silver Lake Amusement Park | Cuyahoga Falls | 1874–1917 | ||
Spring Grove | Springfield | |||
Stanton Park | Steubenville | circa 1900–1940 | The roller rink stayed open past the closing of Stanton Park into the 1950s. | [60][61] |
Summit Beach Park | Akron | 1917–1959 | ||
Surf Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 1984–2002 | ||
The Beach at Adventure Landing | Mason | 1985–2019 | ||
Vollmar's Park | Perrysburg | 1900–2001 | [62] | |
Walbridge Park | Toledo | 1895–1957 | ||
Wildwater Kingdom | Aurora | 2005–2016 | ||
White City | Dayton | 1907–1910 | [55] | |
Wildwood Water Park | Columbia Township | |||
Yellow Duck Park | Canfield | 1975–2007 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bell's Amusement Park | Tulsa | 1951–2006 | ||
Delmar Gardens | Oklahoma City | 1902–1910 | ||
Eagle Park | Cache | 1957–1985 | ||
Doe Doe Park | Lawton | 1945–1985 | ||
Electric Park | Blackwell | |||
Lakeview Amusement Park | Tulsa | 1947–1976 | ||
Skyline Amusement Park | Jenks | 1950s–1970 | Renamed Indian Nations Park in 1969 | |
Sand Springs Lake Park | Sand Springs | 1912–1956 | ||
Springlake Amusement Park | Oklahoma City | 1924–1981 | ||
Wedgewood Village | Oklahoma City | 1958–1969 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Council Crest Amusement Park | Portland | 1907–1929 | ||
Jantzen Beach Amusement Park | Portland | 1928–1970 | ||
Lotus Isle Amusement Park | Tomahawk Island, Portland | 1930–1932 | [63] | |
Pixieland | Otis Junction | 1969–1975 | ||
Thrill-Ville USA | Turner | 1970s–2007 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Alameda Park | Butler | 1901–1942 | ||
Aliquippa Park | Aliquippa | 1877–1906 | [64] | |
Angela Park | Hazleton | 1956–1989 | ||
Beechwood Park | Havertown | 1907–1909 | [65] | |
Beury's Grove | Lavelle | 1930s–1960s | ||
Burke Glen Park | Monroeville | 1926–1974 | ||
Calhoun Park | Lincoln Place | 1895–1910 | [66] | |
Cascade Park | New Castle | 1897–1981 | ||
Central Park | Allentown | 1893–1951 | [67] | |
Coney Island | Neville Township | 1907–1908 | [68] | |
Dream City Park | Wilkinsburg | 1906–1908 | The park was renamed to White City Park from 1907–1908. | [69] |
Dreamland Park | Ruscombmanor Township | 1950s (c.) | ||
Eldora Park | Carroll Township | 1904–1940s | ||
Fantasyland | Gettysburg | 1959–1980 | ||
Forest Park | Chalfont | 1885–1968 | ||
Fun Town | Millcreek | 1978–1989 | The park's name was changed to Wild Waters Water Park in the 1980s. | [70] |
Hanson's Amusement Park | Harveys Lake | 1891–1984 | [71] | |
Harmarville Park | Blawnox | |||
Homestead Park | Homestead | |||
International Village | Gettysburg | 1970–1980 | ||
Island Park | Sunbury | 1923–1970s | [72] | |
Junction Park | New Brighton | |||
Lakeview Park | Royersford | 1900–1987 | ||
Lenape Park | Kittanning | 1899–1936 | ||
Lenape Park | West Chester | ?–1980 | ||
Luna Park | Johnstown | 1905–1922 | ||
Luna Park | Pittsburgh | 1905–1909 | ||
Luna Park | Scranton | 1906–1916 | ||
Maple Grove Park | Pittsburgh | |||
Mapleview Park | Canonsburg | 1928–1936 | [73] | |
Mount Holly Park | Mount Holly Springs | 1901–1928 | ||
Nay Aug Park | Scranton | 1931–1990s | [74] | |
Northern Electric Park | Clarks Summit | 1908–1925 | A fire destroyed the major attractions in the park | [75] |
Oakford Park | Jeannette | 1896–1940 | The physical assets of the park were sold at a receiver's sale in Olympia Park for $200. | [76][77] |
Oakwood Amusement Park | Crafton | 1900?–1970s | ||
Olympia Park | McKeesport | 1902–1942 | ||
Paxtang Park | Harrisburg | 1893–1929 | [78] | |
Playtown Park | Springfield Township | 1952–1969 | [79] | |
Poconos' Magic Valley | Bushkill | 1977–1982 | Renamed Magic Valley and Winona Five Falls c. 1981. | [80] |
Rainbow Gardens | White Oak | 1924–1968 | Began as a roller rink and swimming pool, with an amusement park and drive-in theater added in the 1940s. | [81] |
Rock Point Park | Ellwood City | 1884–1911 | [82] | |
Rocky Glen Park | Moosic | 1886–1987 | ||
Rocky Springs Park | Lancaster | 1899–1966, 1979–1980 | [83] | |
Rolling Green Park | Hummels Wharf | 1908–1971 | ||
Sanatoga Park | Pottstown | 1893–1937 | [84] | |
Sans Souci Park | Hanover Township | 1880–1970 | ||
Wilkes-Barre/Nanticoke environs | ||||
Shady Grove Park | Lemont Furnace | 1905–1974 | ||
Shohola Glen Amusement Park | Shohola | 1884–1907 | ||
Southern Park | Carrick | |||
Swatara Park | Middletown | 1955–1968 | ||
Tropical Island | Easton | Early 1940s | ||
West Point Park | Upper Gwynedd Township | 1868–1988 | ||
West View Park | Pittsburgh | 1906–1977 | ||
White City | Philadelphia | 1898–1912 | ||
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 | ||
Woodside Amusement Park | Philadelphia | 1897–1955 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Crescent Park | East Providence | 1886–1979 | ||
Easton's Beach | Newport | 1913–1938 | Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane. | |
Enchanted Forest | Hopkinton | 1971–2005 | ||
Highland Orchards | North Scituate | |||
Island Park | Portsmouth | 1898–1938 | Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane. | |
Oakland Beach Park | Warwick | 1880s–1970s | ||
Rocky Point Amusement Park | Warwick | 1847–1995 | ||
Vanity Fair | East Providence |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Astro Needle Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | 1970–1981 | The park closed due to competition with Pavilion Amusement Park. | [85] |
Echo Valley | Cleveland | |||
Fort Caroline | Myrtle Beach | |||
Fun World Amusement Park | North Myrtle Beach | |||
Gay Dolphin Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | 1949[85]–1968 | [86] | |
Hard Rock Park | Myrtle Beach | 2008–2009 | Later known as Freestyle Music Park | |
Heritage USA | Fort Mill | 1978–1989 | ||
Magic Harbor | Surfside Beach | 1954–mid 1990s | It was originally named PirateLand. | [87][88] |
Myrtle Beach Pavilion | Myrtle Beach | 1948–2006 | ||
Springs Park | Lancaster | 1940s–1980s | ||
Sun Fun Amusement Park | North Myrtle Beach | 1970–1986 | The park was torn down to make room for a Kroger grocery store. | [89][90] |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Bedrock City | Custer | 1966–2015 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Adventure River | Memphis | 1985–1998 | ||
Bud Boogie Beach | Memphis | 1987–1997 | ||
Fair Park | Nashville | 1946–1992 | ||
Fun Mountain | Gatlinburg | 1993–2000 | ||
Libertyland | Memphis | 1976–2005 | ||
Magic World Kid's Park | Pigeon Forge | 1972–1994 | [91] | |
Ogle's Water Park | Pigeon Forge | |||
Ogle's Water Park | Sevierville | 1972–2002 | Demolished in 2003. | |
Opryland USA | Nashville | 1972–1997 | ||
Porpoise Island | Pigeon Forge | 1972–1984 | ||
Tommy Bartlett's Water Circus[92] | Pigeon Forge | 1976–1982 | ||
Water Boggan[93] | Pigeon Forge | 1970s–1980s |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Aquarena Springs | San Marcos | 1951–1996 | ||
Beach Amusement Park | Galveston | 1920–1950 | Formerly operated as Old Mill Park, and later as Crystal Park. | |
Boardwalk Fun Park | Grand Prairie | 1982–1992 | ||
Busch Gardens | Houston | 1971–1973 | ||
Castle Golf and Games | Houston | Early 1970s–2005 | ||
Clown Around | Grand Prairie | |||
Dolphin Cove | South Padre Island | |||
Earth Quest Adventures | New Caney | Cancelled | ||
Fame City Waterworks | Houston | 1986–2005 | Renamed Funplex in 1991. | |
Games People Play | Houston | Mid-1980s–mid-1990s | ||
Hanna–Barbera Land | Spring | 1984–1985 | Demolished and replaced by Wet 'n' Wild Splashtown | |
International Wildlife Park | Grand Prairie | 1971–1992 | ||
Joyland Amusement Park | Lubbock | 1940s–2022 | ||
Kiddie Wonderland | Houston | 1930s-early 1990s | ||
Luna Park | Houston | 1924–1934 | ||
Magic Landing | El Paso | 1984–1988 | ||
Penny Whistle Park | Dallas | 1967–1995 | ||
Peppermint Park | Houston, Friendswood | Late 1950s–1989, 1989–1994 | ||
Playland Park | Houston | 1940–1967 | ||
Playland Park | San Antonio | 1943–1980 | ||
Pleasure Pier | Port Arthur | 1913–1967 | ||
Sandy Lake Amusement Park | Carrollton | 1971–2018 | ||
Sea Arama Marineworld | Galveston | 1965–1990 | ||
Sesame Place | Irving | 1982–1984 | ||
Seven Seas Marine Life Park | Arlington | 1972–1976 | ||
Six Flags AstroWorld | Houston | 1968–2005 | Purchased by Six Flags in 1975. | |
Six Shooter Junction | Harlingen | 1974–? | ||
Splash Amarillo Waterpark | Amarillo | 2000–2016 | ||
Splashtown San Antonio | San Antonio | 1985–2021 | ||
Sunshine Amusement Park | San Antonio | 1980s (c.) | ||
Vickery Park | Dallas | 1940s–1976 | ||
Wet 'n Wild | Garland | |||
White Water | Grand Prairie | 1982–1986 | ||
Zero Gravity Amusement Park | Dallas | 1992–2021 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Adventure Zone at Bear Lake | Garden City | 2018–2018 | It's believed the park only operated for six weeks. | |
Hollywood Connection | West Valley City | 1998–2014 | ||
Hot Springs Holiday Resort | Ogden | Formerly operated as Utah Hot Springs. | ||
Saltair Pavilion | Magna | 1893–1984 | Rebuilt after 1925 fire; land reconfigured as concert venue in 1981. | [94] |
Saratoga Resort | Lehi | 1884–1983 | A record breaking flood caused Saratoga Resort to close. | [95] |
Utah Fun Dome | Murray | 1983–2004 | formerly operated as 49th Street Galleria. |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Arlington Beach Park | Arlington | 1923–1929 | ||
Buckroe Beach Amusement Park | Hampton | 1897–1985 | [96] | |
Forest Hill Park | Richmond | 1890s–1932 | ||
Holy Land USA | Bedford | 1972–2009 | ||
Idlewood Amusement Park | Richmond | 1902–1910s | Named West End Electrical Park from 1906 to the 1910s. | |
Lakeside Amusement Park | Salem | 1920–1986 | ||
Luna Park | Arlington | 1906–1915 | Also known as Luna Park, Washington and Luna Park, Washington, D.C. | |
Magic Valley Food N' Fun | Winchester | ?–2005 | ||
Mountain Park | Roanoke | Located at the base of Mill Mountain. | ||
Ocean View Amusement Park | Norfolk | 1900s–1978 | ||
Pine Beach Park | Norfolk | 1904–1907 | Located on the Pine Beach Hotel grounds. | |
Seaside Park | Virginia Beach | 1912–1940s |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Fun Forest Amusement Park | Seattle | 1962–2011 | Initially named Gayway before changing names at an unknown date. | |
Lollipop Park | Bellevue | 1960s–1980s | ||
Luna Park | Seattle | 1907–1913 | ||
Natatorium Park | Spokane | 1892–1968 | [97] | |
Santafair | Federal Way | 1960s–1970s | ||
Playland | Bitter Lake, Seattle | 1930–1961 | ||
The Rides at Long Beach | Long Beach | 1970s–2019 | ||
White City | Bellingham | 1906–1912 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Lake Shawnee Amusement Park | Princeton | 1926–1967, 1987–1988 | Closed following several accidental deaths. | [98] |
Luna Park | Charleston | 1912–1923 | ||
Rock Springs Park | Chester | 1897–1970 | ||
Terrapin Park | Parkersburg | 1900–1917 |
Amusement park | City | Years of operation | Notes | Ref. |
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Electric Park | Oshkosh | 1898–1950 | Also known as White City and Eweco | |
Dells Crossroads | Wisconsin Dells | 1986–1991 | Became Dells Crossroads after Fort Dells closed in 1985. | |
Fort Dells | Wisconsin Dells | 1959–1985 | ||
Kenosha's Lake Front Stadium | Kenosha | 1936–1980 | ||
Muskego Beach Amusement Park | Muskego | 1861–1977 | The park was named DandiLion Park from 1968–1977. | [99] |
Rainbow Falls Family Amusement Park | Plover | 1988–2004 | ||
Ravenna Park | Shorewood | 1872–1916 | ||
Riverview Park & Waterworld | Wisconsin Dells | 1968–2011 | ||
Storybook Gardens | Wisconsin Dells | 1956–2011 | [100] | |
Thumb Fun Amusement Park | Fish Creek | 1961–1998 | [101] | |
Waukesha Beach | Pewaukee | 1893–1949 |
Leon Park Amusements... has concession, games, coin machines, books, orchestras, pay and free attractions.
The Homestead Realty Company has purchased from the Philadelphia Company the old Calhoun park property for $28,000.
The closing of Northern Electric Park as an amusement resort eliminates one of the best known local places of the kind.
Paxtang Park, whic [sic] used to be a trolley park when local residents rode out into the country at Paxtang for five cents, is a thing of the past.
The Poconos' first theme park officially opens its doors today at the base of Winona Five Falls near Bushkill.
The Rock Point property has been purchased by the Pennsylvania Railroad and elegautly [sic] fitted up for Picnic and Pleasure Parties.