Abandoned Amusement Parks In Washington. There are only so many trips you can take to washington d c s monuments museums and zoo. According to the national amusement park historical association there are approximately 1 000 defunct amusement parks in north america with a significant number being in the united states.
In this list we will discuss ten parks that have a past dark enough to ruin any fun. The small lake shawnee amusement park had a history of violence and death before it became a destination for amusement. Built on the site of the clay family massacre in which native americans kidnapped and killed members of a settling family the amusement park opened in 1926 long before the age of mega parks.
After the death of two children on the park grounds it closed in 1966 leaving behind many of its wood and steel rides.
The primary reasons for amusement park closures in the early 20th century included the advent of the great depression destruction by fire accidents and construction of highways and other forms of land. Luna park which was located in seattle for example used to feature the great figure 8 a wooden coaster. Travel back in time to the 1950s. The park s ferris wheel which is currently standing but not operating 10 serves as a poignant reminder of the massive human effect of the disaster.
