List of defunct amusement parks
The following is a list of amusement parks and theme parks that have been closed, demolished, or abandoned:
Parks which were constructed or partially constructed but are closed to the public 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, (unknown), 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
 - Holland Amusement Site, Taiwan Village, Kolunga 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
- Hibisc Fantasy, Bogor (2024–2025)[3]
 - Kampung Gajah, Bandung (2010–2017)
 - Circus Waterpark, Bali (2011–2020)
 - Pandawa Water World, Surakarta (2007–2024)
 - Snowbay, TMII, Jakarta (2009–2022)
 - Ciputra Waterpark, Surabaya (2005–2021)
 - Taman Remaja Surabaya, Surabaya (1971–2018)
 - Waterboom Bukit Jati, Bali (2015–2022)
 - Waterbom, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta (2007-2020)
 - 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[4] (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)
 - Showbiz Kuwait (1984-1991)
 
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)
 
United Arab Emirates
- Bollywood Park Dubai, Dubai (2016–2023)
 
Vietnam
- Hồ Thủy Tiên, Hương Thủy (2004–2007)
 - Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)
 
Europe
Austria
- No Name City, Wöllersdorf (2001 - 2008)
 
Belgium

- Dadipark, Dadizele (1950–2002)
 - Land van Ooit, Tongeren
 - Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp[5]
 - Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp[6] (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
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)[7] [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)[8] [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)[9]
 - No Name City, Poing (1987 - 1995) [in German]
 
Hungary
- Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
 - Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)[10]
 
Ireland
- Butlin's Mosney, Gormanston, County Meath (1948–2000)
 - Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)
 
Italy
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,[11] serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.[12]
 
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)
 - 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)
 - Flambards Theme Park, Cornwall (1976-2024)
 - Frontierland, Morecambe, Lancashire (1909–1999)
 - Granada Studios Tour, Manchester (1988–1999)
 - Killarney Springs, Cornwall (1990–2006)
 - Kinderland, Scarborough, North Yorkshire (1985–2007)[14]
 - 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
- Oakwood Theme Park, Pembrokeshire (1987–2025)
 - 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)[15]
 - 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)
 - Wild Zone Adventures, Chatham Kent, Ontario (1997-2009)
 
Mexico
Mexico City
- La Feria de Chapultepec (1964–2019)
 - Parque Acuático Mundo A,[16] 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
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[17]
 
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[18]
 - 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[19][20]
 - 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[21] (?–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[22][23] (1984–1989)
 - Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926–1931)
 - Safari Land, Massey, Auckland closed in 1988.[24]
 
South America
Argentina
- Italpark, Buenos Aires (1960–1990)
 - Parque de la Ciudad (Ex Interama), Buenos Aires (1982–2006)
 
Brazil
- Playcenter, Barra Funda, São Paulo[25] (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)
 - Playcenter Pernambuco, Recife (1994–2002; rethemed to Mirabilandia)
 - Mirabilandia, Recife (2002–2025)
 - Wet 'n Wild Salvador, Salvador
 - Wet 'n Wild Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
 
Peru
See also
References
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 - ^ "Documento sin título". Mundoa.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
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 - ^ 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