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List of defunct amusement parks in the United States

List of defunct amusement parks in the United States

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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]

List of parks

Alabama

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

Chutes Park, Los Angeles c. 1906
Marineland of the Pacific, 1977
Pavilion at Neptune Beach, 1917
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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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District of Columbia

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Florida

Aquatariam, c. 1965
Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Six Gun Territory, c. 1967
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Georgia

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Idaho

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Illinois

Little Dipper at Kiddieland Amusement Park, 2005
White City, Chicago, 1908
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Indiana

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Iowa

Dodge Park Playland, c. 1950
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Kansas

Sign at the entrance to Joyland Amusement Park
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Kentucky

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Louisiana

Six Flags New Orléans, which was abandoned after being critically damaged by Hurricane Katrina
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Maryland

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Massachusetts

White City (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts) in 1908. The colossal figure of "King Dodo" guards the entrance to the fun house.
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Michigan

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Minnesota

The Wyer House, which served as the home for park managers; Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior, Minnesota
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Mississippi

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Missouri

Celebration City's gate, Branson, Missouri
Wildcat Rollercoaster at Fairyland Park, 1964
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Montana

Columbia Gardens, 1905
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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

Palace Amusements, 1997
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New Mexico

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New York

Interior of Luna Park, Coney Island at night, 1905. Electric tower in the foreground. New York, United States of America.
Dreamland tower and lagoon, Brooklyn, 1907
The steeplechase ride, Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, New York, United States of America
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North Carolina

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Ohio

A picture of Euclid Beach Park taken some time between 1895 and 1910, Euclid, Ohio
Chippewa Lake Park's Ferris wheel in 2007, left standing like many rides, but overgrown with foliage; Chippewa Lake, Ohio
Lake house at Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio
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Oklahoma

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Oregon

Bumper cars at Lotus Isle, c. 1930
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Pennsylvania

The Derby Racer at Central Park
Boats at Luna Park, Pittsburgh, 1909
West View Park, 1912
Captive Flying Machine at Willow Grove Park, 1905
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Rhode Island

Rocky Point Amusement Park, Warwick, Rhode Island
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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

View from the Skyride circa 1975. The "Tin Lizzies" old-timey car ride is visible. Opryland USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Texas

Texas Cyclone at 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2005, AstroWorld's last day of operation. Houston, Texas.
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Utah

Saltair Pavilion, 1900
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Virginia

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Washington

Luna Park Seattle, Washington, 1910. In the foreground is part of the Great Figure Eight roller coaster. At right rear is the Zeum carousel, and to its left the natatorium.
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