List_of_defunct_amusement_parks
The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:
Egypt
- Luna Park, Cairo (1911–1915)
Rwanda
- Kigali Park, Rwanda
South Africa
- Ratanga Junction,[1] Cape Town (1998–2018)
Tanzania
- Umoja Children's Park, Chake-Chake, Zanzibar
Afghanistan
- Bokhdi Amusement Park, Kabul
Mainland China
- Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park, Guilin
- Dolphin Bay Dream Water Park, Pingyang County[2]
- Grand World Scenic Park
- Honey Lake Entertainment City, Shenzhen (1985–2011)
- Minsk World (2000–2016)
- Wonderland Amusement Park, Chenzhuang Village, Nankou Town, Changping District
Hong Kong SAR
- Kai Tak Amusement Park, New Kowloon (1965–1982)
- Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, Lai Chi Kok (1949–1997)
- Luna Park, Hong Kong, North Point (1949–1954)
- Tiger Balm Garden, Wan Chai (1935–1998)
India
- Agartala Amusement Park, Agartala
- Appu Ghar, New Delhi (1984–2008)
- Dash n Splash, Chennai (1995–2012)
- EsselWorld, Mumbai (1989–2022)
Indonesia
Iran
- Shahr-e Bazi, Tehran (formerly Luna Park, Tehran) (1970–2007)
Israel
- Kings City (2005–2015)
Japan
- China Park of Heaven Tenkaen (天華園), Noboribetsu, Hokkaido (1992–1999)
- Expoland, Osaka, Shinsekai (1970–2007)
- Festivalgate (1997–2007)
- Gulliver's Kingdom, Kawaguchi-machi, Yamanashi Prefecture[3] (1998–2001)
- Kappapia, Takasaki Kannon-yama Recreational Park, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture (1961–2003)
- Kejonuma Leisure Land (1979–2000)[citation needed]
- Koga Family Land, Shiga Prefecture (?–1988)
- Kurashiki Tivoli Park, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture (1997–2008) [in Japanese]
- Luna Park, Osaka, Shinsekai (1912–1923)
- Luna Park, Tokyo, Asakusa (1910–1911)
- Mukaigaoka Yūen, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture (1927–2002) [in Japanese]
- Nagasaki Holland Village, Nagasaki (1983–2001) [in Japanese]
- Nara Dreamland, Nara, Nara Prefecture (1961–2006)
- Niigata Russian Village, Agano, Niigata Prefecture (1993–2002)
- Orbi (2013–2020)
- Orbi Osaka (2016–2018)
- Poképark, Nagoya (2005)
- Seagaia Ocean Dome (1993–2007)
- Space World (1990–2018)
- Sports World Izunagaoka (1989–1996)
- Takakonuma Greenland (High Swamp Greenland), Fukushima (1973–1999)
- Takarazuka Family Land, Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture (1960–2003) [in Japanese]
- Tama Tech (1961–2009)
- Tokyo One Piece Tower (2015–2020)
- Toshimaen (1926–2020)
- Western Village (1975–2007)
- Wild Blue Yokohama (1992–2001)
- Wonder Eggs (1992–2000)
- Yamaguchi New Zealand Park (1990–2005)
- Yokohama Dreamland, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (1964–2002)
Kuwait
- Kuwait Entertainment City (1984–2016)
Malaysia
- MAPS Perak (2017–2020)
- 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
- Johore Safari World
- SamaWorld, Genting Highlands
North Korea
- Pyongyang Folklore Park (2012–2016)
Palestine
- Crazy Water Park (2010)
Philippines
- Boom Na Boom Carnival (1987–1994)
- Fiesta Carnival (1975–2005)
- KidZania Manila (2015–2020)
- Old Nayong Pilipino (1970–2002)
- Fantasyland (closed due to financial issues)
Qatar
- Aladdin's Kingdom (1994–2004)
Saudi Arabia
- Al Hokair Land (2002–2021)
Singapore
- Adventure Asia Park
- Big Splash (1977–2016)
- Escape Theme Park (2000–2011)
- Fantasy Island (1994–2001)
- Gay World Amusement Park (1937–2000)
- Great World Amusement Park (1929–1978)
- New World Amusement Park (1923–1987)
- Tang Dynasty City (1992–1999)
- Wonderworld Amusement Park at Kallang (1959–1988)
South Korea
- Daejanggeum Theme Park (2004–2014)
- Okpo Land (1996–1999)
- Yongma Land (1980–2011)
Taiwan
- Encore's Garden, Dakeng (1981–1999)
- Katoli World, Dakeng (1983–1999)
- Formosa Fun Coast, Bali, New Taipei City (1989–2015)
- Taiwan Studio City (1990–1999)
- Poképark, Taipei (2006)
Thailand
- Dan Neramit, Bangkok (1976–2000)
- Happy Land, Bangkok (?–1977)
Vietnam
- Hồ Thủy Tiên, Hương Thủy (2004–2007)[citation needed]
- Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)
Belgium
Bulgaria
- Sofia Land, Sofia (2002–2006)
Denmark
- Fun Park Fyn, Aarup (1980–2006)
- Karolinelund (1946–2010)
- Sommerland Syd, Tinglev (1984–2012)
- Velling Koller Fairytale Gardens, Brørup (1962–1980s) – now used as a camping site
Estonia
Finland
- Ålandsparken, Mariehamn, Åland (1984–2002)
- Planet FunFun, Kerava (1991–1995)
- Wasalandia, Vaasa (1988–2015)
France
- Archéodrome de Beaune
- Jardin de Tivoli, Paris (1795–1842)
- Le Bioscope (2006–2012)
- Lillom, Lomme (1985–1987)
- Luna Park, Paris (1909–1931)
- Magic-City (1900–1934)
- Mirapolis, Cergy-Pontoise (1987–1991)
- Nautiparc, Chambéry, Savoie (1986–1995)
- Parc de la Toison d'Or, Dijon, Burgundy (1990–1993)[6][in French]
- Toon's Land, Cap d'Agde, Languedoc Roussillon
- La vallée des Peaux Rouges, Région parisienne
- Zygofolis, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (1987–1991)[7] [in French]
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Germany
- Blub, Berlin (1985–2002)
- Luna Luna (1987)
- Luna Park, Berlin (1909–1933)
- Luna Park Hamburg-Altona (1913, 1917–1923)
- Luna Park, Leipzig (1911–1932)
- Safariland, Groß-Gerau-Wallerstädten (1970–1985) [in German]
- Spreepark (originally Kulturpark Plänterwald), Berlin (1969–2002)
- Tivoli Berlin, Kreuzberg, Berlin (1829–1856)
- Alpamare Bad Tölz, Bad Tölz (1970–2015)
- Fränkisches Wunderland, Plech (1976–2013)
- Freizeitpark Kirchhorst, Isernhagen (1971–1986) [in German]
- Schwabylon, Munich (1973–1974) [in German]
- Sea Life Abenteuer Park, Oberhausen (1996–2016) [in German]
- Space Park, Bremen (2004)[8]
Hungary
- Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
- Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)[9]
Ireland
- Butlin's Mosney, Gormanston, County Meath (1948–2000)
- Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)
Italy
Lithuania
- Vaikų Pasaulis, Elektrėnai (1986–2013)
Netherlands
- Het Land van Ooit, Drunen (1989–2007) [in Dutch]
- Yumble, Roermond
- Verkeerspark Assen, Assen
- De Vluchtheuvel, Norg
Portugal
Russia
- Luna Park, St. Petersburg (1912–1924)
- Transvaal Park (2002–2004)
Spain
Sweden
- Kabe sommarland (1984–1995)
Turkey
- Tatilya (1996–2006)
- Wonderland Eurasia (2019–2020)
Ukraine
- Pripyat amusement park, Pripyat – abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster; the park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating,[10] serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.[11]
United Kingdom
England
- The American Adventure Theme Park, Derbyshire (1987–2007)
- Arena Funfair, Morecambe, Lancashire
- Battersea Fun Fair, London (1951–1974)
- Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Manchester (1836–1987)
- Brocklands Adventure Park, Cornwall (1977–2007)
- Camelot Theme Park, Lancashire (1983–2012)
- Children's Corner (1961–2004)
- Crinkley Bottom (or Blobbyland), Cricket St Thomas, Somerset (1994–1998)
- Dickens World (2007–2016)
- Dobwalls Adventure Park, Cornwall (1970–2006)
- Dinosaur Land (????–2009)
- Frontierland, Morecambe, Lancashire (1909–1999)
- Granada Studios Tour, Manchester (1988–1999)
- Killarney Springs, Cornwall (1990–2006)
- Kinderland, Scarborough, North Yorkshire (1985–2007)[13]
- Lapland New Forest (2008)
- The New Metroland formerly known as Metroland, Metro Centre, Gateshead (1988-2008)
- Once Upon a Time, Ilfracombe, Devon (1990–2005)
- Peter Pan's Playground (1951–2010)
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire (1993–2016)
- SegaWorld London (1996–1999)
- Tucktonia, Dorset (1976–1986)
- Wet N Wild, North Shields (1993–2020)
Isle of Man
- White City, Onchan, Isle of Man (1908–1985)
Scotland
- Leith Waterworld (1992–2012)
- Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire (1995–2010)
- Marine Gardens, Edinburgh (1909–1939)
Wales
- Ocean Beach, Rhyl (1954–2007)
Canada
- Bedrock City, Kelowna, British Columbia (????–1998)
- Belmont Park, Montréal, Québec (1923–1983)
- Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg, Ontario (1898–1993)
- Captain Bart's Science Adventure Park, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
- Crystal Beach Park, Fort Erie, Ontario (1888–1989)
- Crystal Palace Amusement Park, Dieppe, New Brunswick (1990–2014)
- Dinotown (1975–2010)
- Dominion Park, Montréal, Québec (1906–1937)
- Encounter Creek (formerly "Fairyland"), New Haven, Prince Edward Island
- Erie Beach Amusement Park, Fort Erie, Ontario (1904–1930)
- Fantasy Gardens (1970s–2010)
- Happyland Park (1906–1922)
- King Edward Amusement Park, Ile Grosbois Boucherville, Quebec (1909–1928)
- Magic Valley Theme Park, Alma, Nova Scotia (1971–2014)
- Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979–1992)
- Mill River Fun Park, Mill River, Prince Edward Island (????–2017)
- Never Never Land, Hill Island, Ontario (1967–1980)
- Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario (1971–2011)
- Pyramid Place, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979–1983)[14]
- Rainbow Valley, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island (1969–2005)
- Scarboro Beach Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1907–1925)
- Storyland (1966–2011)
- Sunnyside Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1922–1955)
- Trinity Loop, Trinity, Newfoundland (1900s–2004)
- Upper Clements Parks, Upper Clements, Nova Scotia (1989–2019)
- Wild Rapids Waterslide Park, Sylvan Lake, Alberta (1982–2016)
Mexico
Mexico City
- La Feria de Chapultepec (1964–2019)
- Parque Acuático Mundo A,[15] Aguascalientes
- Plaza Show, Lago de Guadalupe, Dinosaur Park is now a university, UVM Lago de Guadalupe (1980–1989)
Monterrey
- Mundo de Adeveras (2005–2009)
Guadalupe
- Bosque Mágico (1993–2022)
United States
Main article: List of defunct amusement parks in the United States
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, 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 (1981–1994)
- 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 City (1906–1911)
- Wonderland Sydney, Eastern Creek (1985–2004)
Queensland
- Adventure Parc, Tamborine Mountain
- Amazons Aquatic Adventureland, Jindalee – closed down in 2001, the site has since become Centenary Quays, a gated community
- Aquatic Adventureland, North Rockhampton
- Grundy's Entertainment Centre, Surfers Paradise (1980–1993)
- Luna Park, Redcliffe Peninsula (1944–1966)
- Magic Mountain Fun Park, Nobby Beach (1962–1987)
- Marineland, Main Beach
- Mirage Grand Prix, Oxley
- Nostalgia Town, Pacific Paradise
- Olympia Theme Park, Alexandra Headland
- Top's Amusement, Myer Centre, Brisbane – was on the top floor; included a roller coaster, a swinging pirate ship and bumper cars. Was deconstructed in 2000 to become the site for Event Cinemas
- World Expo Park (1988–1989)
South Australia
- Dazzleland, Adelaide Myer Centre (1991–1998) – was on the top floor, included a roller coaster along with many other activities including a ball crawl
- Greenhills Adventure Park (1982–2016)
- Luna Park, Glenelg (1930–1935) – the rides for this park were sent to Luna Park 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 Eastern Freeway; now closed although many items of equipment still remain on the site[16]
Tasmania
- Hobart Zoo, Hobart (1895–1937)
- Serendipity Park, Devonport
- Gumbles, Richmond
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 Fun and Fauna 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[17]
- Wobbies World, Forest Hill (1970–1999)
Western Australia
- Action Park, Mirrabooka
- Atlantis Marine Park, Two Rocks (1981–1990)
- El Caballo Blanco (1974–1995)
- Wanneroo Lion Park (formerly Bullen's African Lion Safari Park), Carabooda[18][19]
- 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[20] (?–1929)
- The Great Escape, Hillarys (?–2018)
New Zealand
- Fantasy Land Amusement Park, Hastings – the site is now occupied by Splash Planet
- Footrot Flats Fun Park, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland, originally known as Leisureland[21][22] (1984–1989)
- Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926–1931)
- Safari Land, Massey, Auckland closed in 1988.[23]
Argentina
- Italpark, Buenos Aires (1960–1990)
- Parque de la Ciudad (Ex Interama), Buenos Aires (1982–2006)
Brazil
- PlayCenter, Barra Funda, São Paulo[24] (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)
- Wet 'n Wild Salvador, Salvador
Peru
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- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Exploring an Abandoned Water Park in China". YouTube.
- "Damals & heute: Von der AG Weser über den Spacepark zur Waterfront". nordbuzz.de (in German). 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
- A szomorú vidámpark Archived 2013-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. Szellemváros blog. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- "Ghostly Chernobyl now hot with tourism – 10/06/05". Retrieved 2007-11-04.
- "Panoramio – Photo of Pripyat Vergnügungspark". Retrieved 2007-11-04.
- "The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks". BBC News. 7 March 2018.
- "Remembering Kinderland". 16 February 2014.
- "CEC: Closed Canadian Parks - Pyramid Place". cec.chebucto.org. Archived from the original on 2006-08-21.
- "Documento sin título". Mundoa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- St Leon, Mark. "Wirth's Circus". eMelbourne.net.au. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- "Memories of Bullen's lion park". Community News Group. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- "Western Leader 1991: Leisureland is closed by Waitakere City Council". 29 July 2003. Retrieved 18 Apr 2024.
- "Footrot Flats Fun Park". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- 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