Location: Brooklyn, New York Years Active: 1962 – 2008 Astroland, an iconic amusement park that once graced the lively landscape of Coney Island, Brooklyn, held a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors alike. This whimsical wonderland first opened its gates on April 8, 1962, and for nearly five decades, it offered a…
Location: Mountain View, California Years Active: 1945 – 1981 Arrow Flumes, a cherished water park in Mountain View, California, thrilled visitors for nearly three decades since its opening in 1953. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the park’s unique Old West theme transported guests to a bygone era of cowboys, saloons, and gold rushes. The…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1922 – 2002 LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park was an amusement park located in Monroe, Ohio. Founded by Edgar Streifthau, the park originally opened in 1922 as a family picnic destination with swimming amenities. Throughout the 1940s, LeSourdsville Lake transformed into an amusement park with the addition of rides, attractions, and an arcade. The…
Location: Alton, England Years Active: 1980 – Active Alton Towers, nestled in the picturesque village of Alton in Staffordshire, England, stands as one of the United Kingdom’s premier theme parks, captivating the hearts of thrill-seekers and families alike. This iconic amusement park first opened its gates to the public on April 4, 1980, and has since evolved…
Location: Altoona, Iowa Years Active: 1974 – Active Located in Altoona, Iowa, Adventureland welcomed its first visitors on July 28, 1974. This expansive 180-acre theme park is a tribute to the golden age of exploration, featuring exhilarating rides such as “The Outlaw” roller coaster and the thrilling “Dragon” water ride, as well as enchanting gardens and…
Location: Largo, Maryland Years Active: 1992 – 1998 Adventure World is the former name of a theme park located in the Woodmore CDP of Prince George’s County, Maryland, near Upper Marlboro, and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is now called Six Flags America. Founded as a wildlife center in 1973 by Ross Perot, ABC Television operated the park as a drive-through safari called The Largo Wildlife Preserve beginning…
Location: Tampa, Florida Years Active: 1980 – Active Adventure Island, located in Tampa, Florida, is a tropical-themed water park that first welcomed guests on June 7, 1980. Nestled on a 60-acre island, it offers a diverse range of water attractions suitable for thrill-seekers and relaxation enthusiasts alike. The park’s Polynesian-inspired setting creates an exotic atmosphere, and…
Location: Vernon, New Jersey Years Active: 1978 – 1996, 2014 – 2016 Located in the scenic surroundings of Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park was a thrilling destination that captured the hearts of adventure enthusiasts during its operation until its closure in 2016. This iconic theme park had earned a reputation as a haven for those in…
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Years Active: May 1982 – October 1982 The 1982 World’s Fair, officially known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE) and simply as Energy Expo ’82 and Expo ’82, was an international exposition held in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Focused on energy and electricity generation, with the theme Energy Turns the World, it was officially registered as a “World’s Fair” by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The KIEE…