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

Rwanda

  • Kigali Park, Rwanda (????–????)

South Africa

Tanzania

Asia

Afghanistan

Mainland China

Hong Kong SAR

India

Indonesia

Iran

Palestine

Japan

Kuwait

Malaysia

North Korea

Palestine

Philippines

Qatar

  • Aladdin's Kingdom (1994–2004)

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Korea

Taiwan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

  • Bollywood Park Dubai, Dubai (2016–2023)

Vietnam

Europe

Austria

Azerbaijan

TBA

Belgium

Bulgaria

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

France

Germany

Hungary

  • Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
  • Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)[10]

Ireland

Italy

Lithuania

Netherlands

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

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

Turkey

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

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Isle of Man

Scotland

Wales

North America

Canada

Mexico

Mexico City

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

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

New Zealand

South America

Argentina

Brazil

Peru

See also

References

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