List of defunct amusement parks

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

Africa[]

Egypt[]

• Luna Park, Cairo (1911–1915)

South Africa[]

• Ratanga Junction,^[1] Cape Town, South Africa

Rwanda[]

• , Rwanda

Tanzania[]

• , Chake-Chake, Zanzibar

Asia[]

Mainland China[]

• , Guilin
• Wonderland Amusement Park, , Nankou Town, Changping District
• , Shenzhen
• , Pingyang County^[2]

Hong Kong SAR[]

• , Tai Po
• , New Kowloon (1965–1982)
• Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, Lai Chi Kok (1949–1997)
• , North Point (1949–1954)
• Tiger Balm Garden, Wan Chai (1935–1998)

Indonesia[]

• , Semarang (200?–2017)
• Kampung Gajah, Bandung (2010–2017)
• , Surabaya (1971–2018)

India[]

• Appu Ghar, New Delhi (1984–2008)
• Dash n Splash, Chennai (1995–2012)

Iran[]

• Shahr-e Bazi, Tehran (formerly Luna Park, Tehran)

Japan[]

• Tenkaen (天華園), Noboribetsu, Hokkaido (1992–1999)
• Expoland, Osaka, Shinsekai (1970–2007)
• , Yamanashi prefecture^[3] (1998-2001)
• , Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture (1961–2003)
• (1979–2000)^{[citation needed]}
• , 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)
• , Agano, Niigata Prefecture (1993–2002)
• Pokémon The park 2005/Poképark, Nagoya (Japan/Taiwan) (2005-2006)
• Sports World Izunagaoka (1989–1996)
• Takakonuma Greenland (High Swamp Greenland), Fukushima (1973–1999) [in Japanese]
• (), Fukushima (1973–Unknown and 1986–1999) [in Spanish]
• Takarazuka Family Land, Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture (1960-2003) [in Japanese]
• (1975–2007)
• (1990–2005)
• Yokohama Dreamland, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (1964-2002)

Malaysia[]

• Mimaland (1975-1994)
• , Kuala Lumpur (2000-2016)
• , Penang (2013-2014)
• , Kelantan
• Johore Safari World

Philippines[]

• Boom Na Boom Carnival (1987–1994)
• Fiesta Carnival (1975–2005)

Singapore[]

• Escape Theme Park (2000-2011)
• Gay World Amusement Park (1937-2000)
• Great World Amusement Park (1929-1978)
• New World Amusement Park (1923-1987)
• Wonderworld Amusement Park at Kallang (1959-1988)

Taiwan[]

• , Dakeng (?–1999)
• , Dakeng (1983–1999)
• Formosa Fun Coast, Bali, New Taipei City (1989–2015)

Thailand[]

• Dan Neramit, Bangkok (1976–2000)
• Happy Land, Bangkok (?–1977)

Vietnam[]

• , Hương Thủy (2004-2007)^{[citation needed]}

Europe[]

Belgium[]

• , Dadizele (1950–2002)
• , Tongeren
• , Antwerp^[4]
• , Antwerp^[5]

Bulgaria[]

• Sofia Land, Sofia (2002-2006)

Denmark[]

• , Aarup
• , Tinglev

Finland[]

• Ålandsparken, Mariehamn, Åland Islands (1984-2002)
• Planet FunFun, Kerava (1991-1995)
• Wasalandia, Vaasa (1988–2015)

France[]

• Jardin de Tivoli, Paris (1795–1842)
• Lillom, Lomme (1985-1987)
• Luna Park, Paris (1909–1931)
• Mirapolis, Cergy-Pontoise (1987–1991)
• , Chambéry, Savoie (1986–1995)
• Parc de la Toison d'Or, Dijon, Burgundy (1990–1993)^[6][in French]
• , Cap d'Agde, Languedoc Roussillon
• , Région parisienne
• Zygofolis, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (1987–1991)^[7]

Germany[]

• Blub, Berlin (1985–2002)
• 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 ), Berlin (1969–2002)
• , 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]
• , Bremen (2004)^[8]

Hungary[]

• (18??–2013)
• , Dunaújváros (1952–1993)^[9]

Ireland[]

• Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)

Italy[]

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

Netherlands[]

• Het Land van Ooit, Drunen (1989–2007) [in Dutch]
• , Roermond
• , Assen
• , Norg

Portugal[]

• ,
• , Lisboa (1989-1993)
• , Figueira da Foz (??-2018)
• , Loulé (??-2006)
• , Beja (??-1992)
• , Lisboa (1943-2003)
• , Lisboa (1997-2013)
• , Trafaria (1988-1996)

Russia[]

• Luna Park, St. Petersburg (1912–1924)

Spain[]

• , Barcelona
• , Benidorm
• , Leganés (1989–1992)
• , Benidorm
• , Barcelona (1966–1998)
• , Galdakao (1974–1990)
• , Vigo (1997–2002)

Turkey[]

• (1996–2006)

Ukraine[]

• 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[]

• The American Adventure Theme Park, Derbyshire (1987-2007)
• , 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)
• Crinkley Bottom (or Blobbyland), Cricket St Thomas, Somerset (1994-1998)
• 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)
• , Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (1985-2007)^[12]
• Once Upon a Time, Ilfracombe, Devon (1990-2005)
• Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire (1993-2016)
• Tucktonia, Dorset (1976-1986)

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Isle of Man[]

• , Onchan, Isle of Man

Scotland[]

• Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire (1995–2010)
• Marine Gardens, Edinburgh (1909–1939)

Wales[]

• Ocean Beach, Rhyl (1954-2007)

Estonia[]

• , Tallinn, (19??-2002)
• , Tallinn, (1996-2006)

North America[]

Canada[]

• Bedrock City, Kelowna, British Columbia
• Belmont Park, Montréal, Québec (1923–1983)
• Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg, Ontario (1898–1993)
• , Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
• Crystal Beach Park, Fort Erie, Ontario (1888–1989)
• Crystal Palace Amusement Park, Dieppe, New Brunswick (1990–2014)
• Dominion Park, Montréal, Québec (1906–1937)
• (formerly ""), New Haven, Prince Edward Island
• , Fort Erie, Ontario (1904–1930)
• , Boucherville, Quebec (1909–1928)
• , , Nova Scotia (1971-2014)
• Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979–1992)
• Mill River Fun Park, , Prince Edward Island
• , Hill Island, Ontario (1967–1980)
• Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario (1971–2011)
• , Niagara Falls, Ontario (1979-1983)^[14]
• , Cavendish, Prince Edward Island (1969–2005)
• , Toronto, Ontario (1907–1925)
• Sunnyside Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario (1922–1955)
• Trinity Loop, , Newfoundland (1900s-2004)
• , Sylvan Lake, Alberta (1982-2016)

Mexico[]

Mexico City[]

• La Feria de Chapultepec (1964–2019)
• , , Dinosaur Park is now a university, (1980–1989)

Monterrey[]

• (2005–2009)

United States[]

Oceania[]

Australia[]

Australian Capital Territory[]

• , Watson

New South Wales[]

• African Lion Safari, Warragamba (1968-1991)
• Bullen's Animal World, Wallacia (1969-1985)
• , 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 (1981-1991)
• 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
• , Cattai
• Sega World Sydney (1997-2000)
• , Williamtown
• , Rushcutters Bay
• Wonderland Sydney, Eastern Creek (1985-2004)

Queensland[]

• , Mt Tamborine
• , Jindalee - closed down in 2001, the site has since become Centenary Quays, a gated community
• , North Rockhampton, Queensland
• , Surfers Paradise
• Luna Park, Redcliffe (1944-1966)
• Magic Mountain Fun Park, Nobby Beach (1962-1987)
• , Main Beach, Gold Coast
• , Oxley
• , Pacific Paradise, Sunshine Coast
• , Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast
• , Brisbane Myer Centre - was on the top floor of ; included a roller coaster, a swinging pirate ship and bumper cars. Was deconstructed in 2000 to become the site for Event Cinemas

South Australia[]

• Dazzleland, Adelaide Myer Centre (1991-1998) - located on the top floor of was a roller coaster, along with many other activities including a ball crawl
• Luna Park, Glenelg (1930-1935) - the rides for this park were sent to Luna Park in 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
• , Murray Bridge - adjacent to the Callington exit on the South East Freeway; now closed although many items of equipment still remain on the site^[15]

Tasmania[]

• Hobart Zoo, also known as the Beaumaris Zoo, Hobart (1895-1937)
• , Devonport
• , Richmond

Victoria[]

• , Rockbank
• , 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)
• , Lakes Entrance
• Leisureland Fair, Langwarrin (1984-1992)
• , Rosebud
• , Corinella
• , Frankston
• , Melbourne^[16]
• Wobbies World, Forest Hill (1970-1999)

Western Australia[]

• Action Park, Mirrabooka
• Atlantis Marine Park, Two Rocks (1981-1990)
• Wanneroo Lion Park (formerly Bullen's African Lion Safari Park), Carabooda^[17][18]
• , Carabooda
• Elizabethan Village, Armadale (1977-?)
• Luna Park, Scarborough Beach (1939-1972)
• , Armadale
• White City, also known as Ugly Land and Cooee City, Perth^[19] (?-1929)

New Zealand[]

• Fantasy Land Amusement Park, Hastings - the site is now occupied by Splash Planet
• Footrot Flats Leisure Park, Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland^[20]
• Leisureland Amusement Park, Auckland^[21]
• Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926-1931)

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)
• , Rio de Janeiro (1973-1995)

Peru[]

• Luna Park, Lima (?-2007)

See also[]

References[]

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