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

• 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

Asia

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

• Kampung Gajah, Bandung (2010–2017)
• Taman Remaja Surabaya, Surabaya (1971–2018)
• Wonderia, Semarang (2006–2017)

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)
• 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)
• Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)

Europe

Belgium

• Dadipark, Dadizele (1950–2002)
• Land van Ooit, Tongeren
• Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp
• Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp (1930)

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

• Kadrioru Lõbustuspark, Tallinn (19??–2002)
• Rocca al Mare tivoli, Tallinn (1996–2006)

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)^[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

• Butlin's Mosney, Gormanston, County Meath (1948–2000)
• Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)

Italy

• Aquapark, Zambrone (1989–2007)
• Miragica, Molfetta (2009–2018)

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

• 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)
• Transvaal Park (2002–2004)

Spain

• Casino de la Arrabassada, Barcelona (1910)
  • Europa Park, Benidorm Lagosur, Leganés (1989–1992)
• 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

• 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,^[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

• 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)

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

• La Feria de Chapultepec (1964–2019)
• Parque Acuático Mundo A,^[13] 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

See main article: List of defunct amusement parks in the United States.

Oceania

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)
• 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

• 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^[14]

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^[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

• 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^{[19] [20]} (1984–1989)
• Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926–1931)
• Safari Land, Massey, Auckland closed in 1988.^[21]

South America

Argentina

• Italpark, Buenos Aires (1960–1990)
• Parque de la Ciudad (Ex Interama), Buenos Aires (1982–2006)

Brazil

• PlayCenter, Barra Funda, São Paulo^[22] (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
• Wet 'n Wild Rio de Janeiro, also at Rio de Janeiro

Peru

• Luna Park, Lima (?–2007)

See also

• Amusement park
• Amusement park accidents
• Common names used by amusement parks:
  • Electric Park
  • Luna Park
  • White City
• List of amusement parks
• List of closed rides and attractions
• List of former zoos and aquariums
• List of world's fairs
• Roller Coaster DataBase

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: PICS: Ratanga Junction finally closes, Cobra gets torn down. 2020-11-25. www.iol.co.za. en.
2. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: Exploring an Abandoned Water Park in China . YouTube. 28 February 2020 .
3. http://weburbanist.com/2011/06/05/big-in-japan-gullivers-kingdom-abandoned-theme-park/ Gulliver's Kingdom
4. http://www.rcdb.com/5915.htm www.rcdb.com
5. http://www.rcdb.com/5223.htm www.rcdb.com
6. Web site: Damals & heute: Von der AG Weser über den Spacepark zur Waterfront. 2018-07-12. nordbuzz.de. de. 2019-12-04.
7. http://www.szellemvarosok.hu/2013/03/a-szomoru-vidampark/ A szomorú vidámpark
8. Web site: Ghostly Chernobyl now hot with tourism – 10/06/05. 2007-11-04.
9. Web site: Panoramio – Photo of Pripyat Vergnügungspark. 2007-11-04.
10. News: The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks. BBC News. 7 March 2018.
11. Web site: Remembering Kinderland . 16 February 2014 .
12. 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.
13. Web site: Documento sin título . Mundoa.com . 2012-06-11.
14. Web site: Puzzle Park Revisited .
15. Web site: Wirth's Circus. St Leon. Mark. eMelbourne.net.au. September 5, 2017.
16. 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
17. News: Memories of Bullen's lion park . 14 January 2020 . Community News Group . 4 August 2014.
18. http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/swan_river/living_with_the_land/white_city White City: State Library of Western Australia
19. http://visualhumor.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/footrot-flats-revisited/ Footrot Flats Revisited | visualhumor
20. Web site: Western Leader 1991: Leisureland is closed by Waitakere City Council . 29 July 2003 . 18 Apr 2024.
21. Web site: Footrot Flats Fun Park . Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections . 13 January 2023.
22. http://www.playcenter.com.br/home.php/ PlayCenter