List of defunct amusement parks
The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:
Africa
Egypt
- Luna Park, Cairo (1911–1915)
Rwanda
Tanzania
Asia
Mainland China
- Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park, Guilin
- Wonderland Amusement Park, Chenzhuang Village, Nankou Town, Changping District
- Honey Lake China Amusement Park, Shenzhen
- Dolphin Bay Dream Water Park, Pingyang County[1]
Hong Kong SAR
- Green Ville Amusement Park, Tai Po Tau
- 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
- Appu Ghar, New Delhi (1984–2008)
- Dash n Splash, Chennai (1995–2012)
Iran
- Shahr-e Bazi, Tehran (formerly Luna Park, Tehran)
Japan
- China Park of Heaven Tenkaen (天華園), Noboribetsu, Hokkaido (1992–1999)
- Expoland, Osaka, Shinsekai (1970–2007)
- Gulliver's Kingdom, Kawaguchi-machi, Yamanashi prefecture[2] (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)
- 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)
- Sports World Izunagaoka (1989–1996)
- Takakonuma Greenland (High Swamp Greenland), Fukushima (1973–1999) [in Japanese]
- Takakonuma Greenland (Mattari Park), Fukushima (1973–Unknown and 1986–1999 [in Spanish]
- Takarazuka Family Land, Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture (1960-2003) [in Japanese]
- Western Village (1975–2007)
- Yamaguchi New Zealand Park (1990–2005)
- 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 (1987–1994)
- Fiesta Carnival (1975–2005)
Singapore
- Adventure Asia Park
- Escape Theme Park (2000-2011)
- Gay World Amusement Park (1937-2000)
- Great World Amusement Park (1929-1978)
- New World Amusement Park (1923-1987)
Taiwan
- Encore's Garden, Dakeng (?–1999)
- Katoli World, Dakeng (1983–1999)
Thailand
- Dan Neramit, Bangkok (1976–2000)
- Happy Land, Bangkok (?–1977)
Vietnam
- Hồ Thủy Tiên water park, Hương Thủy (2004-?)[citation needed]
Europe
Belgium
- Dadipark, Dadizele (1950–2002)
- Land van Ooit, Tongeren
- Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp[3]
- Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp[4]
Bulgaria
- Sofia Land, Sofia (2002-2006)
Denmark
Finland
- Ålandsparken, Mariehamn, Åland Islands (1984-2002)
- Planet FunFun, Kerava (1991-1995)
- Wasalandia, Vaasa (1988–2015)
France
- Archéodrome de Beaune
- Jardin de Tivoli, Paris (1795–1842)
- Lillom, Lomme (1985-1987)
- Luna Park, Paris (1909–1931)
- Mirapolis, Cergy-Pontoise (1987–1991)
- Nautiparc, Chambéry, Savoie (1986–1995)
- Parc de la Toison d'Or, Dijon, Burgundy (1990–1993)[5][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)[6]
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Germany
- Blub, Berlin (1985–2002)
- 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)[7]
Hungary
- Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
- Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)[8]
Ireland
- Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)
Italy
Netherlands
- Het Land van Ooit, Drunen (1989–2007) [in Dutch]
- Yumble, Roermond
- Verkeerspark Assen, Assen
- De Vluchtheuvel, Norg
Portugal
- Aqualine, Altura
- Aquaparque, Lisboa (1989-1993)
- Aquaparque Teimoso, Figueira da Foz (??-2018)
- Atlântico Park, Loulé (??-2006)
- Beja Aquática, Beja (??-1992)
- Feira Popular de Lisboa, Lisboa (1943-2003)
- FunCenter, Lisboa (1997-2013)
- Ondaparque, Trafaria (1988-1996)
Russia
- Luna Park, St. Petersburg (1912–1924)
Spain
- Casino de la Arrabassada, Barcelona
- Europa Park, Benidorm
- Lagosur, Leganés (1989–1992)
- Mediterráneo Park, Benidorm
- Parque de Atracciones de Montjuic, Barcelona (1966–1998)
- Parque de Atracciones de Vizcaya, Galdakao (1974–1990)
- Plutón Park, Vigo (1997–2002)
Turkey
- Tatilya (1996–2006)
Ukraine
- Pripyat amusement park, Pripyat – abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster; the park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating,[9] serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.[10]
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)
- Crinkley Bottom (or Blobbyland), Cricket St Thomas, Somerset (1994-1998)
- Dobwalls Adventure Park, Cornwall (1970–2006)
- Frontierland, Morecambe, Lancashire (1909-1999)
- Granada Studios Tour, Manchester (1988–1999)
- Killarney Springs, Cornwall (1990–2006)
- Kinderland, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (1985-2007)[11]
- Once Upon a Time, Ilfracombe, Devon (1990-2005)
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire (1993-2016)
- Tucktonia, Dorset (1976-1986)
Isle of Man
Scotland
- Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire (1995–2010)
- Marine Gardens, Edinburgh (1909–1939)
Wales
- Ocean Beach, Rhyl (1954-2007)
Estonia
- Kadrioru Lõbustuspark, Tallinn, (19??-2002)
- Rocca al Mare tivoli, Tallinn, (1996-2006)
North America
Canada
- Bedrock City, Kelowna, British Columbia
- 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)
- Dominion Park, Montréal, Québec (1906–1937)
- Encounter Creek (formerly "Fairyland"), New Haven, Prince Edward Island
- Erie Beach Amusement Park, Fort Erie, Ontario (1904–1930)
- 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
- Never Never Land, Hill Island, Ontario (1967–1980)
- Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario (1971–2011)
- Pyramid Place, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979-1983)[13]
- Rainbow Valley, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island (1969–2005)
- Scarboro Beach Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1907–1925)
- Sunnyside Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1922–1955)
- Trinity Loop, Trinity, Newfoundland (1900s-2004)
- Wild Rapids Waterpark, Sylvan Lake, Alberta (1982-2016)
Mexico
Mexico City
- Plaza Show, Lago de Guadalupe, Dinosaur Park is now a university, UVM Lago de Guadalupe (1980–1989)
Monterrey
- Mundo de Adeveras (2005–2009)
United States of America
Oceania
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
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 (1981-1991)
- 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 - closed down in 2001, the site has since become Centenary Quays, a gated community
- 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. Was deconstructed in 2000 to become the site for Event Cinemas
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[14]
Tasmania
- Hobart Zoo, also known as the Beaumaris 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[15]
- Wobbies World, Forest Hill (1970-1999)
Western Australia
- Action Park, Mirrabooka
- Atlantis Marine Park, Two Rocks (1981-1990)
- Wanneroo Lion Park (formerly Bullen's African Lion Safari Park), Carabooda[16][17]
- 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[18] (?-1929)
New Zealand
- Fantasy Land, Hastings - the site is now occupied by Splash Planet
- Footrot Flats Leisure Park, Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland[19]
- Leisureland, Auckland[20]
- 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[21] (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
See also
References
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZfJDuHUPKE
- ^ Gulliver's Kingdom
- ^ Lunapark Antwerp at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- ^ Lunapark Antwerp 30 at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- ^ www.rcdb.com
- ^ www.rcdb.com
- ^ "Damals & heute: Von der AG Weser über den Spacepark zur Waterfront". https://www.nordbuzz.de (in German). 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ 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.
- ^ https://storiesfromscarborough.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/remembering-kinderland/
- ^ "The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks". BBC News. 7 March 2018.
- ^ http://cec.chebucto.org/ClosPark/Pyramid.html
- ^ http://www.weekendnotes.com/puzzle-park-adelaide/
- ^ St Leon, Mark. "Wirth's Circus". eMelbourne.net.au. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ BULLEN'S AFRICAN LION SAFARI (PERTH) PTY LTD ACN#008742201 - Deregistered - ASIC Company Search and ASIC Extract
- ^ "Memories of Bullen's lion park". Community News Group. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ White City: State Library of Western Australia
- ^ Footrot Flats Revisited | visualhumor
- ^ http://www.localhistoryonline.org.nz/cgi-bin/PUI?e=-----------1-0-0&a=d&c=supercol&cl=CL2.L.Leisureland%20Theme%20Park&d=wanw-WNI-AAA-4965
- ^ PlayCenter
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