List of defunct amusement parks explained
The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:
These are sometimes referred to by the abbreviation SBNO: Standing But Not Operating.
Africa
Egypt
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Asia
Afghanistan
Mainland China
Hong Kong SAR
India
Indonesia
Iran
Israel
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)
- 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
Malaysia
North Korea
Palestine
Philippines
Qatar
- Aladdin's Kingdom (1994–2004)
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe
Belgium
Bulgaria
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
- Kadrioru Lõbustuspark, Tallinn (19??–2002)
- Rocca al Mare tivoli, Tallinn (1996–2006)
Finland
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)[4] [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)[5] [in French]
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)[6]
Hungary
- Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
- Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)[7]
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania
Netherlands
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
Spain
- Casino de la Arrabassada, Barcelona (1910)
- Mediterráneo Park, Benidorm (1995–2002)
- Parque de Atracciones de Montjuic, Barcelona (1966–1998)
- Parque de Atracciones de Vizcaya, Galdakao (1974–1990)
- Plutón Park, Vigo (1997–2002)
Sweden
Turkey
Ukraine
- Pripyat amusement park, Pripyat – abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster; the park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating,[8] serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.[9]
United Kingdom
England
[10]
- 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)[11]
- 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
Scotland
Wales
North America
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, Richmond, British Columbia (1970s–2010)
- Hanlan's Point Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1885—1936)
- 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)[12]
- 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
Monterrey
- Mundo de Adeveras (2005–2009)
Guadalupe
- Bosque Mágico (1993–2022)
United States
See main article: List of defunct amusement parks in the United States.
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 (1981–1994)
- 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)
- Manly Waterworks
- Hollwood Park Lansvale
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
- Queensport Aquarium, Brisbane (1889–1901)
- 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
Tasmania
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)
- El Caballo Blanco (1974–1995)
- 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)
- The Great Escape, Hillarys (?–2018)
New Zealand
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: PICS: Ratanga Junction finally closes, Cobra gets torn down. 2020-11-25. www.iol.co.za. en.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: Exploring an Abandoned Water Park in China . YouTube. 28 February 2020 .
- http://weburbanist.com/2011/06/05/big-in-japan-gullivers-kingdom-abandoned-theme-park/ Gulliver's Kingdom
- http://www.rcdb.com/5915.htm www.rcdb.com
- http://www.rcdb.com/5223.htm www.rcdb.com
- Web site: Damals & heute: Von der AG Weser über den Spacepark zur Waterfront. 2018-07-12. nordbuzz.de. de. 2019-12-04.
- http://www.szellemvarosok.hu/2013/03/a-szomoru-vidampark/ A szomorú vidámpark
- Web site: Ghostly Chernobyl now hot with tourism – 10/06/05. 2007-11-04.
- Web site: Panoramio – Photo of Pripyat Vergnügungspark. 2007-11-04.
- News: The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks. BBC News. 7 March 2018.
- Web site: Remembering Kinderland . 16 February 2014 .
- Web site: CEC: Closed Canadian Parks - Pyramid Place . cec.chebucto.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060821182417/http://cec.chebucto.org/ClosPark/Pyramid.html . 2006-08-21.
- Web site: Documento sin título . Mundoa.com . 2012-06-11.
- Web site: Puzzle Park Revisited .
- Web site: Wirth's Circus. St Leon. Mark. eMelbourne.net.au. September 5, 2017.
- https://creditorwatch.com.au/express/asic/organisation/008742201 BULLEN'S AFRICAN LION SAFARI (PERTH) PTY LTD ACN#008742201 - Deregistered - ASIC Company Search and ASIC Extract
- News: Memories of Bullen's lion park . 14 January 2020 . Community News Group . 4 August 2014.
- http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/swan_river/living_with_the_land/white_city White City: State Library of Western Australia
- http://visualhumor.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/footrot-flats-revisited/ Footrot Flats Revisited | visualhumor
- Web site: Western Leader 1991: Leisureland is closed by Waitakere City Council . 29 July 2003 . 18 Apr 2024.
- Web site: Footrot Flats Fun Park . Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections . 13 January 2023.
- http://www.playcenter.com.br/home.php/ PlayCenter