List of defunct amusement parks

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

These are sometimes referred to by the abbreviation SBNO: Standing But Not Operating.

Egypt

 * Luna Park, Cairo (1911–1915)

Rwanda

 * Kigali Park, Rwanda

South Africa

 * Ratanga Junction, Cape Town (1998–2018)

Tanzania

 * Umoja Children's Park, Chake-Chake, Zanzibar

Afghanistan

 * Bokhdi Amusement Park, Kabul

Mainland China

 * Children's Amusement Park, Seven Star Park, Guilin
 * Dolphin Bay Dream Water Park, Pingyang County
 * Grand World Scenic Park
 * Honey Lake Entertainment City, Shenzhen (1985–2011)
 * Minsk World (2000–2016)
 * Wonderland Amusement Park, Chenzhuang Village, Nankou Town, Changping 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

 * Kampung Gajah, Bandung (2010–2017)
 * Taman Remaja Surabaya, Surabaya (1971–2018)
 * 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 (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)

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)

Vietnam

 * Hồ Thủy Tiên, Hương Thủy (2004–2007)
 * Saigon Water Park (1997–2006)

Belgium

 * Dadipark, Dadizele (1950–2002)
 * Land van Ooit, Tongeren
 * Lunapark Antwerp, Antwerp
 * Lunapark Antwerp 30, Antwerp (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

 * Kadrioru Lõbustuspark, Tallinn (19??–2002)
 * Rocca al Mare tivoli, Tallinn (1996–2006)

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) [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]

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)

Hungary

 * Budapesti Vidámpark (18??–2013)
 * Dunaújvárosi Vidám Park, Dunaújváros (1952–1993)

Ireland

 * Butlin's Mosney, Gormanston, County Meath (1948–2000)
 * Celtworld, Tramore, County Waterford (1992–1995)

Italy

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

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, serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.

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)
 * 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)
 * 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

 * Ocean Beach, Rhyl (1954–2007)

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 (1970s–2010)
 * 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)
 * 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)

Mexico City

 * La Feria de Chapultepec (1964–2019)
 * Parque Acuático Mundo A, 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)

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

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
 * 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–?)
 * 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)

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 (1984–1989)
 * Luna Park, Quay Street, Auckland (1926–1931)
 * Safari Land, Massey, Auckland closed in 1988.

Argentina

 * Italpark, Buenos Aires (1960–1990)
 * Parque de la Ciudad (Ex Interama), Buenos Aires (1982–2006)

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)
 * Wet 'n Wild Salvador, Salvador
 * Wet 'n Wild Rio de Janeiro, also at Rio de Janeiro

Peru

 * Luna Park, Lima (?–2007)