List of defunct amusement parks

The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:

Africa

 

Umoja Children's Park, Tanzania

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

 

The castle at Nara Dreamland in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

 

Kejonuma Leisure Land in Osaki, Miyagi

 

Entrance of Kurashiki Tivoli Park

• 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)^{[citation needed]}
• 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) [in Japanese]
• Takakonuma Greenland (Mattari Park), Fukushima (1973–1999) [in Japanese]
• Takarazuka Family Land, Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture (1960–2003) [in Japanese]
• Tama Tech (1961–2009)
• Tokyo One Piece Tower (2015–2020)
• Toshimaen (?–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

 

Ho Thuy Tien water park, Vietnam (2017)

• 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)^{[citation needed]}
• Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)

Europe

Belgium

 

Dadipark

• Dadipark, Dadizele (1950–2002)
• Land van Ooit, Tongeren
• Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp^[4]
• Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp^[5] (1930)

Bulgaria

 

The main entrance to Sofia Land, Sofia, 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)^[6][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)^[7] [in French]

 

The defunct ferris wheel at Spreepark, Berlin, Germany

Germany

 

The Swivel House in 1923, Lunapark, Berlin, 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)^[8]

Hungary

• Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
• Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)^[9]

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

 

The Ferris wheel at Pripyat amusement park in Ukraine, still stands abandoned

• Pripyat amusement park, Pripyat – abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster; the park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating,^[10] serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.^[11]

United Kingdom

England

^[12]

 

American Adventure in 1991, Derbyshire, England

 

The disused entrance for the Granada Studios Tour, Manchester, 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)
• 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)^[13]
• Lapland New Forest (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

 

Former main dock to Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

 

Sunnyside Amusement Park in 1931, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 (1970s–2010)
• 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
• Never Never Land, Hill Island, Ontario (1967–1980)
• Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario (1971–2011)
• Pyramid Place, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979–1983)^[14]
• 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,^[15] 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

Main article: List of defunct amusement parks in the United States

Oceania

 

The Sega World Sydney building in 1998, Sydney

 

Robson's Figure Eight in 1908. Dreamland, St. Kilda, Victoria

 

The roller coaster at Leisureland Fair, Langwarrin, Victoria

 

A scene at Wobbies World, Nunawading, Victoria

 

The King Neptune statue in 2012.

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)

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
• 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^[16]

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^[17]
• 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^[18][19]
• 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^[20] (?–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^[21][22] (1984–1989)
• Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926–1931)
• Safari Land, Massey, Auckland closed in 1988.^[23]

South America

Argentina

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

Brazil

• PlayCenter, Barra Funda, São Paulo^[24] (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

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

References

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4. Lunapark Antwerp at the Roller Coaster DataBase
5. Lunapark Antwerp 30 at the Roller Coaster DataBase
6. www.rcdb.com
7. www.rcdb.com
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9. A szomorú vidámpark 2013-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. Szellemváros blog. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
10. "Ghostly Chernobyl now hot with tourism – 10/06/05". Retrieved 2007-11-04.
11. "Panoramio – Photo of Pripyat Vergnügungspark". Retrieved 2007-11-04.
12. "The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks". BBC News. 7 March 2018.
13. "Remembering Kinderland". 16 February 2014.
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15. "Documento sin título". Mundoa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
16. "Puzzle Park Revisited".
17. St Leon, Mark. "Wirth's Circus". eMelbourne.net.au. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
18. BULLEN'S AFRICAN LION SAFARI (PERTH) PTY LTD ACN#008742201 - Deregistered - ASIC Company Search and ASIC Extract
19. "Memories of Bullen's lion park". Community News Group. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
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23. "Footrot Flats Fun Park". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
24. PlayCenter

External links

• Defunct Amusement Parks of Illinois Over 80 defunct Illinois amusement parks: history and photos.
• Defunct 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