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
Umoja Children's Park, Tanzania
Asia
Mainland China
Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park , Guilin (????–????)
Dolphin Bay Dream Water Park , Pingyang County (????–????)
Grand World Scenic Park (1995–2009)
Honey Lake Entertainment City , Shenzhen (1985–2011)
Minsk World (2000–2016)
Splendid World Fantasy Land , Jiujiang (2014–2018)
Wonderland Amusement Park , Chenzhuang Village , Nankou Town , Changping District (????–????)
Holland Amusement Site , Taiwan Village , Kolunga District (????–????)
Indonesia
Hibisc Fantasy [ id ] , Bogor (2024–2025)
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)
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 (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)
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)
Singapore
Ho Thuy Tien water park, Vietnam (2017)
Europe
Belgium
Dadipark
Bulgaria
The main entrance to Sofia Land , Sofia, Bulgaria
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) [in French]
Planète Magique , Paris (1989–1991) [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) [in French]
The defunct ferris wheel at Spreepark , Berlin, Germany
Germany
The Swivel House in 1923, Lunapark, Berlin , Germany
Alpamare Bad Tölz , Bad Tölz (1970–2015)
Blub , Berlin (1985–2002)
Das Neue Traumland (originally Traumlandpark), Bottrop (1977–1991)
Fränkisches Wunderland , Plech (1976–2013)
Freizeitpark Kirchhorst , Isernhagen (1971–1986) [in German]
Luna Luna (1987)
Luna Park, Berlin (1909–1933)
Luna Park Hamburg-Altona (1913, 1917–1923)
Luna Park, Leipzig (1911–1932)
No Name City , Poing (1987 - 1995) [in German]
Safariland , Groß-Gerau -Wallerstädten (1970–1985) [in German]
Schwabylon , Munich (1973–1974) [in German]
Sea Life Abenteuer Park , Oberhausen (1996–2016) [in German]
Space Park , Bremen (2004)
Spreepark (originally Kulturpark Plänterwald ), Berlin (1969–2002)
Tivoli Berlin , Kreuzberg , Berlin (1829–1856)
Ukraine
The Ferris wheel at Pripyat amusement park in Ukraine, still stands abandoned
Pripyat amusement park , Pripyat (1986) – was supposed to open on 1 May 1986 for the May Day celebrations, but was abandoned after the Chernobyl disaster on 26 April 1986. The park's Ferris wheel, which is currently standing but not operating, serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.
United Kingdom
England
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 Funfair , Battersea , 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)
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)
Seaburn Fun Park , Sunderland (1985–2000)
SegaWorld London (1996–1999)
Tucktonia , Dorset (1976–1986)
Wet N Wild, North Shields (1993–2020)
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 , 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)
Marineland of Canada , Niagara Falls, Ontario (1961–2024)
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)
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)
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 at Atlantis Marine Park, near Perth (2012).
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 (2008–2014)
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 (1969–1988)
Sega World Sydney (1997–2000)
Tomteland , Williamtown (????–????)
White City , Rushcutters Bay (1913–1917)
Wonderland City (1906–1911)
Wonderland Sydney , Eastern Creek (1985–2004)
Manly Waterworks (1981–2025?)
Hollywood Park Lansvale (1970s–early-to-mid-1990s)
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)
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 (????–????)
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 (????–????)
Dizzylamb Park , Carabooda (????–????)
Elizabethan Village , Armadale (1977–1980s)
Luna Park , Scarborough Beach (1939–1972)
Pioneer World , Armadale (????–????)
White City , also known as Ugly Land and Cooee City, Perth (????–1929)
The Great Escape , Hillarys (????–2018)
South America
Brazil
Playcenter , Barra Funda, São Paulo (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 (1994–2025)
Wet 'n Wild Salvador , Salvador (????–????)
Wet 'n Wild Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro (????–????)
Rio Water Planet , Rio de Janeiro (????–????)
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