Geauga Lake Map and Brochure (1977 – 2007)
Location: Aurora, Ohio
Years Active: 1887 – 2007
Geauga Lake was an amusement park in Bainbridge Township and Aurora, Ohio. It was established in 1887, in what had been a local recreation area adjacent to a lake of the same name.
The first amusement ride was added in 1889, and the park’s first roller coaster – later known as the Big Dipper – was built in 1925. The park was sold to Funtime, Inc., in 1969 and was expanded over the years with additional rides and amenities.
Funtime was acquired by Premier Parks in 1995, and for the 2000 season, they re-branded Geauga Lake as Six Flags Ohio, adding four new roller coasters. The following year, Six Flags bought the adjacent SeaWorld Ohio and combined the two parks under the name Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.
The park changed ownership again in 2004 after a purchase by Cedar Fair. The park’s SeaWorld portion was transformed into a water park in 2005, and together they became known as Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom.
On September 21, 2007, less than a week after Geauga Lake closed for the season, Cedar Fair announced that the amusement park would be permanently closed. The water park continued to operate as Wildwater Kingdom through the 2016 season, before meeting the same fate.
Geauga Lake Brochure 2007
In 2007, Geauga Lake’s amusement park permanently closed after Cedar Fair announced the end of all amusement operations on September 21. The company also confirmed plans to relocate existing rides to its other properties following the closure. While the amusement park ceased operations, the Wildwater Kingdom water park was set to remain open and continue into the 2008 season under the Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom name.
Geauga Lake Brochure 2006
Geauga Lake Map 2004
Geauga Lake Map 1998
Geauga Lake Map 1996
Geauga Lake Map 1989
Geauga Lake Brochure 1978
Geauga Lake Map 1977
FAQ
Why did Geauga Lake in Ohio close?
Geauga Lake in Ohio closed mainly due to declining attendance and financial troubles. In 2007, Cedar Fair announced the permanent closure of the amusement park rides while keeping the water park, Wildwater Kingdom, open until 2016. The park suffered from over-expansion, low attendance, and competition with other regional parks, leading to its downfall.
Is Geauga Lake in Ohio still open?
Geauga Lake amusement park was located in Aurora, Ohio. It started as a small lakeside park in the late 19th century and grew into one of the largest amusement parks by land area before closing.
Where was Geauga Lake amusement park located?
The Big Dipper roller coaster from Geauga Lake was demolished after the park closed. Despite local efforts to save it, the ride was eventually taken down, along with other classic coasters, as the park was dismantled and rides relocated or scrapped.
What happened to the big dipper from Geauga Lake?
No, Geauga Lake is no longer open. The amusement park permanently closed its ride areas in 2007 and the water park closed in 2016. The land remains largely unused and owned by Cedar Fair, with some plans for redevelopment ongoing.
