List of defunct amusement parks in the United States explained

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

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Canyon Land ParkFort Payne1970–1973[2]
Lake City Amusement ParkGuntersville2016–2016Operated for two months. [3]
Southern AdventuresHuntsville1998–2018[4]
Space City USAHuntsville1964–1964Abandoned prior to completion[5]
Styx River Water WorldLoxley1945–2020

Arizona

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Breakers Water Park1982–2018
1963–1983
1969–2020

Arkansas

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Dinosaur WorldBeaver1967–2005[6]
Dogpatch USA1968–1993style=text-align:center;"[7]
Wild River CountryNorth Little Rock1985–2020style=text-align:center;"
Willow Springs Water ParkLittle Rock1928–2013style=text-align:center;"

California

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Alum RockSan Jose1943–1962
Beverly ParkLos Angeles1943–1974
Boomers!Fresno1997–2017[8]
Busch GardensVan Nuys1954–1979
Chutes ParkLos Angeles1887–1914
Corriganville Movie RanchSimi Valley1937–1979
Fun Town at Garden GroveLodi1950s–2019
Frontier VillageSan Jose1961–1980
Frontierland Amusement ParkPacifica1960–1962[9]
Idora ParkOakland1904–1929
Japanese Village and Deer ParkBuena Park1967–1975
J's Amusement ParkGuerneville1960s–2003
Jungleland USA1926–1969
Lion Country Safari1970–1984
Luna ParkLos Angeles1910–1914Formerly Chutes Park
Luna Park1910–1916
Marine World/Africa U.S.A.Redwood City1968–1986
Marineland of the Pacific1954–1987
Marshal Scotty's Playland ParkEl Cajon1967–1998
Neptune BeachAlameda1917–1939
Neverland Valley RanchSanta Barbara County1988–2006
Ocean Park PierSanta Monica1926–1956
Pacific City Coyote Point Park, San Mateo1922–1923
Pacific Ocean Park1958–1967
Pierpoint Landing1948–1972
The Pike1902–1979
Playland at the BeachSan Francisco1913–1972
Newberry Springs1962–2004Formerly Lake Dolores Waterpark
Santa's Village1955–1998Now reopened as SkyPark at Santa's Village
Santa's VillageScotts Valley1957–1979
Scandia Amusement ParkOntario, California1992–2019
Tahoe Amusement ParkSouth Lake Tahoe1958–2008[10]
Venice Amusement PierVenice, Los Angeles1921–1946
Wild RiversIrvine1986–2011Reopened in 2022.
Wild, Wild WetAnaheim1978–1982
Wonderland Amusement ParkSan Diego1913–1916

Colorado

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Buckskin JoeBuckskin Joe1957–2010
Guyton's Fun JunctionGrand Junction1954–1999[11]
Heritage SquareGolden1959–2018
Luna ParkManhattan Beach, Denver1908–1914
Magic Mountain1957–1960
Manhattan Beach1890–1908First amusement park west of the Mississippi River; rebuilt as Luna Park

Connecticut

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Babb's BeachSuffield1898–1955The facilities is destroyed by Hurricane Diane
Holy Land USA1955–1984Reopened on September 14, 2014
Pleasure BeachBridgeport1892–1958
Savin Rock Amusement ParkWest Haven1870s–1966[12]

Delaware

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Blue Diamond Park2002–2014[13]
Brandywine SpringsNewportEarly 1900's–1923
Shellpot ParkBrandywine Hundred1893–1934

Florida

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Africa U.S.A. Park1953–1961
AquafairNorth Miami1956–1961
Aquatarium1964–1977Later known as Shark World
Boardwalk and Baseball1987–1990
Boomers!Dania Beach2000s–2015
Castle Park1976–1986
Circus World1974–1986
Cypress Gardens1936–2009Absorbed by Legoland Florida
Dinosaur Adventure Land2001–2008
DisneyQuestLake Buena Vista1998–2017It was closed in July 2017 and then demolished in August 2017 to make way for NBA Experience
1974–1999Part of Walt Disney World
1976–2001Part of Walt Disney World
Dog LandChiefland1960–1970s
Floridaland1964–1971
Grand Prix Race-O-Rama1972–1986
Holy Land Experience2001–2020
Marco Polo ParkBunnell1970–1976
Miami SerpentariumMiami1947–1984
Miracle Strip Amusement ParkPanama City Beach1963–2004
Miracle Strip at Pier ParkPanama City Beach2010–2015
Mystery Fun House1976–2001
Ocean WorldFort Lauderdale1965–1994
Ocean View Pavilion Amusement Park1928–1964
Paradise ParkSilver Springs1949–1969Closed when Silver Springs began admitting non-whites.
Petticoat Junction Amusement ParkPanama City Beach1963–1984
Pioneer CityDavie1966–1968
Pirates World1967–1975
Planet Ocean Miami1974–1991Oceanography educational park[14]
Six Flags Atlantis1983–1992
Six Gun Territory1963–1984
Splendid China1993–2003
Tiki GardensIndian Shores1964–1980s
Wannado City2004–2011
Water ManiaKissimmee1980s–2005[15]
Wet 'n Wild OrlandoOrlando1977–2016
Wild Waters1978–2016[16]
WonderlandTitusville1959–1973[17]

Georgia

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
American AdventuresEast Cobb1990–2010
Ponce de Leon Amusement ParkAtlanta1872–1920s
The World of Sid and Marty KrofftAtlanta1976–1976

Illinois

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Adventureland1961–1977Demolished in mid-1990s
DisneyQuest ChicagoChicago1999–2001This was located in a birthplace of Walt Disney
Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom1975–1984
Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides1980–1987
Electric Park1904–1932
Fairyland Park1938–1977
Forest ParkForest Park1908–1922
Fun HarborWaukegan1992–2008
FunTown aka KiddyTown Amusement Park (1950–1967)1967–1982
Green Oaks Kiddyland1946–1971
Harlem Park1891–1928
Hollywood Kiddieland1949–1974
Joyland Park1923–1925
Kiddieland Amusement ParkMelrose Park1929–2009Demolished in 2010
Kiddytown1953–1964
Chicago1907–1911
Old Chicago1975–1980
Paul Boytons Chutes ParkSouth Side, Chicago1894–1907
Playland Park1950–1979
Riverview Park1904–1967
Sans Souci Park1899–1913
Shireland1988–1991
White City1905–1950sThe 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.

Indiana

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Enchanted Forest1957–1991
Fun Spot Park1956–2008
Hobart ParkHobart1920s Name unknown; located on Lake George
Old Indiana Fun ParkThorntown1983–1996
Playland Park1880–1961
Riverside Amusement Park1903–1970
Robison Park1896–1919
Rose Island Amusement ParkCharlestown1923–1937
Splash Down Dunes Water Park1994–2009
Sauzer's KiddielandSchererville1949–1993
White CityIndianapolis1906–1908
WonderlandIndianapolis1906–1911

Iowa

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Dodge Park Playland1948–1970
Electric ParkWaterloo1902–1933
Riverview Park1915–1978
Wacky Waters Adventure ParkDavenport1986–2007
Riverside ParkSioux City1890s–1920s
Lakeview Amusement Park1917–1933
Courtland Beach 1899–1905

Kansas

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Clown TownHutchinson1950s–1974
Schlitterbahn Kansas CityKansas City2009–2018
Boyle's Joyland Kiddie Park
Frontier Land U.S.A.Wichita1960? – 196?Built to celebrate the Kansas Centennial (1961)
Joyland Amusement Park1949–2004, 2006
Kiddieland Amusement ParkWichita1959–1974A shopping mall was built on the former site in 1975.[19]
Playland ParkSalina
Wild West WorldPark City2007
Wonderland ParkWichita1905–1918

Kentucky

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Fontaine Ferry Park1905–1969
Kaintuck TerritoryBenton1967–1980
Joyland ParkLexington1923–1964
Ludlow LagoonLudlow1895–1918[20]
Tombstone JunctionCumberland Falls1960s–1991

Louisiana

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Coursey's Fantasy Water ParkBaton Rouge
Critter's CreekMonroe
Delta VillageEarly 1970s–late 1970s
Fun Fair ParkBaton Rouge1963–1999Relocated 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 ParkShreveport1970s–1999[22] [23]
Lincoln BeachNew Orleans1939–1965
Lincoln ParkNew Orleans1902–1930
Pontchartrain BeachNew Orleans1928–1983
Six Flags New OrleansNew Orleans2000–2005Originally Jazzland; abandoned due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina
Waterland USAHouma1987–2009[24]
White CityNew Orleans1907–1913

Maryland

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Bay Shore ParkEdgemere1906–1946
Carlin's Park1918–1959Also known as Liberty Heights Park
Electric ParkBaltimore1896–1915
Enchanted ForestEllicott City1955–1992, 1994–1995
Frederick Road ParkBaltimore1920–1925
Glen Echo Park1911–1968 Reappropriated as cultural and arts center in 1971
Gwynn Oak Park1893–1973Closed after damage sustained by Hurricane Agnes
Marshall Hall1890s–1980
Pen Mar ParkWashington County1877–1943
Pleasure Island1947–1962Also known as New Bay Shore Park
Riverview Park1890–1929
Row's Park1928–1967
Six Flags Power Plant1985–1989
The Wildlife Preserve1973–1980Drive-thru safari park; absorbed by Six Flags America
Tolchester BeachRock Hall1887–1962

Massachusetts

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Jolly Cholly's FunlandNorth Attleborough1950–1979[25]
King's Castle Land1964–1994
Lakeview Park1895–1970
Lincoln Park1894–1987
Lincoln ParkWorcester1890s–1907?
Merrimack Park1898–1938
Mountain Park1894–1987
Norumbega Park1897–1963
Paragon ParkHull1905–1984
Pirate's Fun Park Salisbury Beach1979–2004
Pleasure Island1959–1969
Shaheen's Fun-O-RamaSalisbury Beach1954–1990It was originally called Fun-O-Rama.[26] [27]
Whalom ParkLunenburg1893–2000[28]
White City1905–1960
Wonderland Amusement Park1906–1911

Michigan

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Edgewater Park1927–1981
Electric ParkDetroit1906–1927Also known as Luna Park and Riverview Park
Flint ParkFlint1921–1961
House of David, Eden Springs Park & Zoo1908–1973
Jefferson BeachSt. Clair Shores1927–1959[29] [30]
Jenison Electric ParkHolland1892–1920s[31]
Lake Lansing Amusement ParkIngham County1934–1974[32]
Memory Lane ArcadeFrankenmuth1975–2004
Park IslandLake Orion1915–1955[33]
Pleasure Island Water Theme ParkMuskegon1981–1997
Ramona Park1897–1955
Riverland Amusement ParkSterling Heights1935–2003It was a private park.[34]
Silver Beach Amusement Park1891–1971
Six Flags AutoWorld1984–1994[35]
Tashmoo Park1897–1951
Toledo Beach Amusement Park1907–1962Demolished, now the Toledo Beach Marina[36] [37]
Wenona Beach Amusement ParkBangor Township1887–1964
Walled Lake Park1919–1968

Minnesota

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Big Island ParkOrono1906–1911
Excelsior Amusement Park1925–1973
Fairyland Park1948–1972
Water Park of AmericaBloomington2006–2017
Wildwood Amusement Park1889–1932
Wonderland Amusement Park1905–1911

Mississippi

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Maywood BeachOlive Branch1931–2003
Royal Land1960s–1970s[38]

Missouri

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Branson USA1999–2001
Celebration City2003–2008
1927–1978
Delmar GardenSt. Louis1908–1919[39] The park closed due to people using their own automobiles driving out to the country instead of using the streetcar.[40]
Electric Park1899–1906, 1907–1925
Fairyland ParkKansas City1923–1977
Forest ParkKansas City1903–1912[41]
Forest Park Highlands1896–1963
The FortOsage Beach
Holiday HillSt. Louis1955–1975All of the rides moved to Fun Fair at Chain of Rocks Amusement Park.[42]
Hydro AdventuresPoplar Bluff2003–2020
Lake Contrary Amusement Park1890–1960
Mannion's ParkSt. Louis1899–1947Mannion's Park and Souter's Park were Downs' Park original names.[43]
West End HeightsSt. Louis1904–1912[44]
Westlake ParkSt. Louis1924–1955
White City Amusement Park1907–1912

Montana

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Columbia Gardens1899–1973[45]
Leon Park1934–1966 Contained an arcade and other concessions[46] [47]

Nebraska

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Krug ParkOmaha1895–1940
Carter Lake Kiddieland and Pleasure Pier1949–1959
Peony Park1919–1994

Nevada

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Coney IslandReno
Funland Amusement Park1954–1955
MGM Grand Adventures1993–2002
Old Vegas1978–1986Briefly known as Westworld
Ponderosa Ranch1967–2004
Wet 'n WildLas Vegas1985–2004
Great Basin Adventure [48] Reno1980s–2010

New Hampshire

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Benson's Wild Animal Farm / New England Playworld1924–1986
Contoocook River Amusement ParkPenacook?–1925
Pine Island ParkManchester1902–1963
Six Gun CityJefferson1957–2014
Surf Coaster USAWeirs Beach1983–2006
Heritage New Hampshire1976–2006

New Jersey

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Action Mountain/Ski Mountain1984–1986
Action Park/Mountain Creek Park1978–1996, 2014–2016
Alcyon ParkPitman1890s–1944
Bertrand Island1910–1983
Bowcraft Amusement ParkScotch Plains1946–2018
Brigantine CastleBrigantine1976–1984
Burlington Island Park?–1928
Dinosaur BeachWildwood1905–1998Morey's Piers purchased it in 1999.[49]
Eldorado Amusement Park1891–1894
Fairy Tale Forest
Fairyland Park1960s–1982
Fun PierWildwood1957–1987
Funtown Pier1957–2012Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Kid's WorldLong Branch1985–1987
Olympic Park1887–1965Demolished in 1979 [50]
Palace Amusements1888–1988
Palisades Amusement Park1898–1971
Riverview Park1891–1967
Steeplechase ParkEarly 20th Century
Steeplechase ParkEarly 20th Century
Tivoli Pier1981–1989
Warner Bros. Jungle HabitatWest Milford1972–1976
Washington ParkWestville1895–1913Herbert 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.[51]
Uncle Milty's?–1970s

New Mexico

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
The BeachAlbuquerque1987–2005
President's Park1960s?–1990s

New York

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Adventurer’s InnFlushing, Queens1950s–1970sThe 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.[52]
Al-Tro Island ParkLate 1800s–early 1920s
AstrolandConey Island, Brooklyn1962–2008Absorbed by Luna Park
Boardwalk Park (Karnival Kourt)Irondequoit (Sea Breeze)1917–1962Opened 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 VillageCatskill1958–1997
Celoron Amusement Park1893–1962
Cimarron City1950s–1960s
Cloud 9Olean1964–1976
DreamlandConey Island, Brooklyn1904–1911
DreamlandConey Island, Brooklyn2009–2009
Dreamland Park (Glen Haven)Rochester1889–1910A 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 ParkBallston1904–1927
Fort George Amusement ParkWashington Heights, Manhattan1894–1914
Freedomland U.S.A.Baychester, Bronx1960–1964
Frontier TownNorth Hudson
Gala Amusement Park1890s–1920sAlso known as North Beach Amusement Park
Gaslight Village1959–1989
Golden City1907–1939
Hoffman's PlaylandLatham1952–2014
Indian Point Amusement ParkBuchanan1923–1950
Kiddie-Park1952–1990s
Kiddieland1953–1976Also known as Jazzbo-Land
Land of Makebelieve1954–1979
Long Branch Amusement ParkOnondaga County1882–1938Absorbed by Long Branch Park
Luna Park1903–1944
Luna ParkOlcott1898–1926Also known as Luna Amusement Park; destroyed by fire in 1927
Luna ParkRexford1901–1933Also known as Dolle's Park, Colonnade Park, Palisades Park, and Rexford Park
Magic ForestLake George1963–2018
McCullough's Kiddie Park Coney Island1950s–2012
Niagara Splash ParkNiagara Falls1988–1991, 1993–1996, 2005–2006Later known as Fallsville Splash Park
Nunley'sBaldwin1940–1995
Nunley's HappylandBethpage1951–1978Later known as Smiley's Happyland
Olympic Park1931–1982
Ontario Beach ParkRochester1885–1919Today Ontario Beach Park is a county park. It was taken by eminent domain which forced the closure of the amusement park.
Playland Park1920s–1930s
Rockaways' PlaylandRockaway Beach, Queens1902–1987
Roseland Park1925–1985
Sea Lion Park1895–1903
Starin's Glen IslandNew Rochelle1881–1910
Steeplechase ParkConey Island, Brooklyn1897–1964
Steeplechase ParkRockaway Beach, Queens, QueensEarly 20th Century
Storytown, USAQueensbury/Lake George1954–1983
Suburban ParkManlius1898–1973
Thompson's Amusement ParkRockaway Beach1901–1928Run by LaMarcus Thompson. Became Rockaways' Playland
Time Town1970–1981
Waterfun Village1981–1988

North Carolina

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Dowdy's ParkNags Head1963–2005
Ghost Town VillageMaggie Valley1961–2016
Lakewood Park1910–1933

Ohio

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Americana/LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park1922–2002
Argonne Forest ParkDayton1925–1945[53]
Brady Lake Electric Park1891–1944[54]
Buckeye Lake Amusement ParkBuckeye Lake1906–2007
Chester ParkCincinnati1875–1932Also called "Rainbow Park"[55]
Chippewa Lake Park1878–1978
Coney IslandCincinnati1886–2023Originally "Ohio Grove", Later "Old Coney"
Dover Lake Water ParkSagamore Hills1946–2005
Euclid Beach Park1895–1969
Fairview Amusement Park1897–1915
Fantasy FarmMonroe1900–1991
Forest Park Genoa
Fort RapidsColumbus2006–2016
Geauga Lake1887–2007
I-X Indoor Amusement ParkCleveland1985–2020
Idora ParkYoungstown1899–1984
Indianola Park1905–1937
Lakeside Park1960–1995
Lake Erie Park and Casino1895–1910
Long Island BeachWhitewater Township1924–1956
Luna ParkCleveland1905–1929
Luna ParkMansfieldAlso known as Luna Casino Park
Meyers Lake ParkCanton1880s–1974It 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."[56] [57]
Olentangy ParkColumbus1886–1937
Paradise Lake1981–1983
Puritas Springs Park1898–1958
Sandy Beach Amusement ParkIndian Lake1924–1975Later known as San Juan Amusement Park and Playland Park
SeaWorld OhioAurora1970–2000
Shady Lake ParkStreetsboro1978–1982
Silver Lake Amusement Park1874–1917
Spring GroveSpringfield
Stanton ParkSteubenvillecirca 1900–1940The roller rink stayed open past the closing of Stanton Park into the 1950s.[58] [59]
Summit Beach ParkAkron1917–1959
Surf CincinnatiCincinnati1984–2002
The Beach at Adventure LandingMason1985–2019
Vollmar's Park1900–2001[60]
Walbridge Park1895–1957
Wildwater Kingdom2005–2016
White CityDayton1907–1910
Wildwood Water ParkColumbia Township
Yellow Duck ParkCanfield1975–2007

Oklahoma

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Bell's Amusement ParkTulsa1951–2006
Delmar GardensOklahoma City1902–1910
Doe Doe Park1945–1985
Electric Park
Lakeview Amusement ParkTulsa1947–1976
Skyline Amusement Park1950s–1970Renamed Indian Nations Park in 1969
Sand Springs Lake Park1912–1956
Springlake Amusement Park1924–1981
Wedgewood Village1958–1969

Oregon

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Council Crest Amusement Park1907–1929
Jantzen Beach Amusement Park1928–1970
Lotus Isle Amusement ParkTomahawk Island, Portland1930–1932[61]
PixielandOtis Junction1969–1975
Thrill-Ville USA1970s–2007

Pennsylvania

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Alameda Park1901–1942
Aliquippa Park1877–1906[62]
Angela ParkHazleton1956–1989
Beechwood ParkHavertown1907–1909[63]
Beury's Grove1930s–1960s
Burke Glen Park1926–1974
Calhoun ParkLincoln Place1895–1910 [64]
Cascade ParkNew Castle1897–1981
Central Park1893–1951[65]
Coney IslandNeville Township1907–1908[66]
Dream City ParkWilkinsburg1906–1908The park was renamed to White City Park from 1907–1908.[67]
Dreamland ParkRuscombmanor Township1950s
Eldora Park1904–1940s
Fantasyland1959–1980
Forest ParkChalfont1885–1968
Fun Town1978–1989The park's name was changed to Wild Waters Water Park in the 1980s.[68]
Hanson's Amusement Park1891–1984[69]
Harmarville ParkBlawnox
Homestead ParkHomestead
International VillageGettysburg1970–1980
Island Park1923–1970s[70]
Junction ParkNew Brighton
Lakeview Park1900–1987
Lenape Park1899–1936
Lenape Park?–1980
Luna Park1905–1922
Luna Park1905–1909
Luna Park1906–1916
Maple Grove ParkPittsburgh
Mapleview ParkCanonsburg1928–1936[71]
Mount Holly ParkMount Holly Springs1901–1928
Nay Aug Park1931–1990s[72]
Northern Electric Park1908–1925A fire destroyed the major attractions in the park[73]
Oakford ParkJeannette1896–1940The physical assets of the park were sold at a receiver's sale in Olympia Park for $200.[74] [75]
Oakwood Amusement ParkCrafton1900?–1970s
Olympia Park1902–1942
Paxtang Park1893–1929[76]
Playtown ParkSpringfield Township1952–1969[77]
Poconos' Magic ValleyBushkill1977–1982Renamed Magic Valley and Winona Five Falls 1981.[78]
Rainbow Gardens1924–1968Began as a roller rink and swimming pool, with an amusement park and drive-in theater added in the 1940s.[79]
Rock Point Park1884–1911[80]
Rocky Glen Park1886–1987
Rocky Springs ParkLancaster1899–1966, 1979–1980[81]
Rolling Green Park1908–1971
Sanatoga ParkPottstown1893–1937[82]
Sans Souci ParkHanover Township1880–1970
Wilkes-Barre/Nanticoke environs
Shady Grove ParkLemont Furnace1905–1974
Shohola Glen Amusement ParkShohola1884–1907
Southern ParkCarrick
Swatara Park1955–1968
Tropical IslandEarly 1940s
West Point ParkUpper Gwynedd Township1868–1988
West View Park1906–1977
White CityPhiladelphia1898–1912
White Swan ParkMoon Township1955–1990
Williams Grove Amusement Park1850–2005
Willow Grove ParkWillow Grove1896–1975
Willow Mill Park1931–1996
Woodside Amusement ParkPhiladelphia1897–1955

Rhode Island

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Crescent ParkEast Providence1886–1979
Easton's BeachNewport1913–1938Destroyed by 1938 New England Hurricane
Enchanted ForestHopkinton1971–2005
Highland OrchardsNorth Scituate
Island ParkPortsmouth1898–1938Destroyed by the 1938 New England Hurricane.
Oakland Beach ParkWarwick1880s–1970s
Rocky Point Amusement ParkWarwick1847–1995
Vanity FairEast Providence

South Carolina

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Astro Needle Amusement ParkMyrtle Beach1970–1981The park closed due to competition with Pavilion Amusement Park. [83]
Echo ValleyCleveland
Fort CarolineMyrtle Beach
Fun World Amusement ParkNorth Myrtle Beach
Gay Dolphin Amusement ParkMyrtle Beach1949–1968[84]
Hard Rock ParkMyrtle Beach2008–2009Later known as Freestyle Music Park
Heritage USA1978–1989
Magic HarborSurfside Beach1954–mid 1990sIt was originally named PirateLand.[85] [86]
Myrtle Beach Pavilion1948–2006
Springs ParkLancaster1940s–1980s
Sun Fun Amusement ParkNorth Myrtle Beach1970–1986The park was torn down to make room for a Kroger grocery store.[87] [88]

Tennessee

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Adventure RiverMemphis1985–1998
Bud Boogie BeachMemphis1987–1997
Fair ParkNashville1946–1992
Fun MountainGatlinburg1993–2000
Libertyland1976–2005
Magic World Kid's ParkPigeon Forge1972–1994[89]
Ogle's Water ParkPigeon Forge
Ogle's Water ParkSevierville1972–2002Demolished in 2003.
Opryland USANashville1972–1997
Porpoise IslandPigeon Forge1972–1984
Tommy Bartlett's Water Circus[90] Pigeon Forge1976–1982
Water Boggan[91] Pigeon Forge1970s–1980s

Texas

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Aquarena Springs1951–1996
Beach Amusement Park1920–1950Formerly operated as Old Mill Park, and later as Crystal Park.
Boardwalk Fun ParkGrand Prairie1982–1992
Busch Gardens1971–1973
Castle Golf and GamesEarly 1970s–2005
Clown AroundGrand Prairie
Dolphin CoveSouth Padre Island
Earth Quest AdventuresNew CaneyCancelled
Fame City Waterworks1986–2005Renamed Funplex in 1991.
Games People PlayHoustonMid-1980s–mid-1990s
Hanna–Barbera Land1984–1985Demolished and replaced by Wet 'n' Wild Splashtown
International Wildlife ParkGrand Prairie1971–1992
Joyland Amusement Park1940s–2022
Kiddie WonderlandHouston1930s-early 1990s
Luna Park1924–1934
Magic Landing1984–1988
Penny Whistle ParkDallas1967–1995
Peppermint ParkHouston, FriendswoodLate 1950s–1989, 1989–1994
Playland Park1940–1967
Playland Park1943–1980
Pleasure Pier1913–1967
Sandy Lake Amusement Park1971–2018
Sea Arama MarineworldGalveston1965–1990
Sesame Place1982–1984
Seven Seas Marine Life ParkArlington1972–1976
Six Flags AstroWorld1968–2005Purchased by Six Flags in 1975.
Six Shooter Junction1974–?
Splash Amarillo WaterparkAmarillo2000–2016
Splashtown San AntonioSan Antonio1985–2021
Sunshine Amusement Park1980s
Vickery Park1940s–1976
Wet 'n WildGarland
White WaterGrand Prairie1982–1986
Zero Gravity Amusement Park1992–2021

Utah

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Adventure Zone at Bear LakeGarden City2018–2018It's believed the park only operated for six weeks.
Hollywood ConnectionWest Valley City1998–2014
Hot Springs Holiday ResortOgdenFormerly operated as Utah Hot Springs.
Saltair PavilionMagna1893–1984Rebuilt after 1925 fire; land reconfigured as concert venue in 1981.[92]
Saratoga ResortLehi1884–1983A record breaking flood caused Saratoga Resort to close. [93]
Utah Fun DomeMurray1983–2004formerly operated as 49th Street Galleria.

Virginia

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Arlington Beach ParkArlington1923–1929
Buckroe Beach Amusement ParkHampton1897–1985[94]
Forest Hill ParkRichmond1890s–1932
Holy Land USABedford1972–2009
Idlewood Amusement ParkRichmond1902–1910sNamed West End Electrical Park from 1906 to the 1910s.
Lakeside Amusement Park1920–1986
Luna ParkArlington1906–1915 Also known as Luna Park, Washington and Luna Park, Washington, D.C.
Magic Valley Food N' FunWinchester?–2005
Mountain ParkRoanokeLocated at the base of Mill Mountain.
Ocean View Amusement ParkNorfolk1900s–1978
Pine Beach ParkNorfolk1904–1907 Located on the Pine Beach Hotel grounds.
Seaside ParkVirginia Beach1912–1940s

Washington

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Fun Forest Amusement ParkSeattle1962–2011Initially named Gayway before changing names at an unknown date.
Lollipop ParkBellevue1960s–1980s
Luna ParkSeattle1907–1913
Natatorium ParkSpokane1892–1968[95]
SantafairFederal Way1960s–1970s
Playland1930–1961
The Rides at Long BeachLong Beach1970s–2019
White CityBellingham1906–1912

West Virginia

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Lake Shawnee Amusement ParkPrinceton1926–1967, 1987–1988Closed following several accidental deaths.[96]
Luna Park1912–1923
Rock Springs ParkChester1897–1970
Terrapin ParkParkersburg1900–1917

Wisconsin

Amusement parkCityYears of operationNotes
Electric ParkOshkosh1898–1950Also known as White City and Eweco
Dells CrossroadsWisconsin Dells1986–1991Became Dells Crossroads after Fort Dells closed in 1985.
Fort DellsWisconsin Dells1959–1985
Kenosha's Lake Front StadiumKenosha1936–1980
Muskego Beach Amusement Park1861–1977The park was named DandiLion Park from 1968–1977.[97]
Rainbow Falls Family Amusement Park1988–2004
Ravenna Park1872–1916
Riverview Park & Waterworld1968–2011
Storybook GardensWisconsin Dells1956–2011[98]
Thumb Fun Amusement Park1961–1998[99]
Waukesha Beach1893–1949

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  66. News: Public Sale: Coney Island Amusement Company . . Pittsburgh . November 8, 1908 . S5-5 .
  67. Web site: White City Park (Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, United States).
  68. Web site: Wild Waters Water Park (Erie, Pennsylvania, United States).
  69. Web site: Hanson's Amusement Park . Harveyslake.org . June 21, 2015.
  70. News: Shamokin Men Head Project For A Big Park Near Sunbury; Corporation, Headed by Selin M. Wiest of This City, Closes Deal for Eighteen-acre Site on Island Park, Sunbury. Plan Outlay of $150,000 for the Erection of Buildings and Amusement Devices . May 24, 1923 . Shamokin News-Dispatch . 1, 4.
  71. Web site: Mapleview Park (Washington, Pennsylvania, United States).
  72. News: Strohl to Proceed With Dance Building . The Scranton Republican . January 26, 1931 . 3 .
  73. News: No title. . . August 15, 1925 . 8 . The closing of Northern Electric Park as an amusement resort eliminates one of the best known local places of the kind. .
  74. Web site: Oakford Park.
  75. Web site: Oakford Park (Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States).
  76. News: Paxtang Park Is Thing Of Past; Remove Houses . The Evening News . . April 21, 1930 . 1 . 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. .
  77. Web site: Playtown Park (Morton, Pennsylvania, United States).
  78. News: Magic Valley theme park opens . The Pocono Record . June 30, 1977 . 13 . The Poconos' first theme park officially opens its doors today at the base of Winona Five Falls near Bushkill. .
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  83. Web site: Myrtle Beach Amusement Parks from the Past. 19 June 2015.
  84. Web site: Gay Dolphin Park (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States).
  85. Web site: Defunct Amusement Parks Home Page .
  86. Web site: Magic Harbor (Surfside Beach, South Carolina, United States).
  87. Web site: North Myrtle Beach.
  88. Web site: Sun Fun Park (North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States).
  89. Web site: Magic World Kid's Park (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States).
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  93. Web site: Saratoga Resort (Lehi, Utah, United States).
  94. Web site: Buckroe Beach Park (Hampton, Virginia, United States).
  95. Web site: 50 years on, remembering Spokane's Natatorium Park . Deshais . Nicholas . August 25, 2018 . May 10, 2019 .
  96. Web site: Abandoned West Virginia amusement park has a bloody history . Kuruvilla . Carol . October 26, 2013 . . September 1, 2017 .
  97. Web site: DandiLion Park (Muskego, Wisconsin, United States).
  98. Web site: On Wisconsin: Dells' Storybook Gardens closes without storybook ending . Adams . Barry . May 22, 2011 . Wisconsin State Journal . September 1, 2017.
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