List of defunct amusement parks
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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 (????–2021)
Mainland China
- Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park, Guilin (????–????)
- Dolphin Bay Dream Water Park, Pingyang County (????–????)[2]
- Grand World Scenic Park (1995–2009)
- 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 (????–2022)
- 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)
Palestine
- Kings City, Eilat (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)[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)
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)
- Toys and Gift Fair (1976–1991)
Qatar
- Aladdin's Kingdom (1994–2004)
Saudi Arabia
- Al Hokair Land (2002–2021)
- Atallah Happy Land Park (1986-2025)
Singapore
- Adventure Asia Park (????–2007)
- 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
- Baihe Taiwan Film and TV Town, Tainan
- 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)[citation needed]
- Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)
Europe
Austria
- No Name City, Wöllersdorf (2001–2008)
Azerbaijan
TBA
Belgium
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]
- 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)[8] [in French]
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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)[9]
- Spreepark (originally Kulturpark Plänterwald), Berlin (1969–2002)
- Tivoli Berlin, Kreuzberg, Berlin (1829–1856)
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
Russia
- Luna Park, St. Petersburg (1912–1924)
- Transvaal Park (2002–2004)
Spain
Sweden
- Kabe sommarland (1984–1995)
Turkey
- Tatilya (1996–2006)
- Wonderland Eurasia (2019–2020)
Ukraine
- 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,[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 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)[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)
- Seaburn Fun Park, Sunderland (1985–2000)
- 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)
- 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)[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 (1981–1991)
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)
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 (1994–2025)
- Wet 'n Wild Salvador, Salvador
- Wet 'n Wild Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
- Rio Water Planet, Rio de Janeiro