Six Flags AstroWorld Map and Brochure (1968 – 2005)
Location: Houston, Texas
Years Active: 1968 – 2005
Six Flags AstroWorld, also known simply as AstroWorld, was a seasonally operated amusement park in Houston, Texas. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was situated between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street, directly south of I-610.
The park opened on June 1, 1968, and was developed originally and constructed as part of the Astrodomain, the brainchild of local philanthropist and former Houston mayor Roy Hofheinz, who intended it to complement the Astrodome.
The Hofheinz family sold AstroWorld to Six Flags in 1978.
Notable rides featured at the park included the Texas Cyclone, a wooden roller coaster built in 1976 that was modeled after the well-known Coney Island Cyclone, and Thunder River, considered the world’s first successful river rapids ride when it opened in 1980.
WaterWorld, an adjacent water park, was acquired and added to AstroWorld in 2002.
Following declining revenue, rising property value, and other issues facing Six Flags, the company closed AstroWorld permanently after its final day of operations on October 30, 2005, the final night of Fright Fest. Many rides were sold at auction or relocated to other Six Flags’ properties, and demolition of the remaining structures was completed by mid-2006.
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FAQ
What happened to Six Flags AstroWorld?
Six Flags AstroWorld closed permanently in 2005 due to declining attendance, high maintenance costs, and the rising value of the land. The park, located in Houston, Texas, opened in 1968 and was demolished shortly after closure. Its land was never redeveloped and remains largely vacant.
Where did the roller coasters from AstroWorld go?
After AstroWorld closed in 2005, most of its roller coasters were sold, relocated, or scrapped. The “Serial Thriller” moved to La Ronde in Canada, renamed “Ednör.” “Texas Tornado” became “Zonga” at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, but was later removed. Others, like “Greased Lightnin’,” were scrapped.
Is Six Flags AstroWorld open?
Six Flags AstroWorld is not open. The park permanently closed in October 2005 and was demolished shortly after. Located in Houston, Texas, the site remains vacant and has not been redeveloped. There are no current plans to reopen or rebuild the park.
What happened at Six Flags in 2005?
In 2005, Six Flags closed AstroWorld permanently due to low attendance, high maintenance costs, and valuable real estate. The Houston-based park shut down in October and was demolished soon after. This decision marked the end of one of the earliest theme parks in the Six Flags chain.
