What was once the world’s largest theme park is now an overgrown land of decaying roller coasters, empty concession stands and abandoned ticket booths that welcome visitors no more.
Geauga Lake Amusement Park has stood abandoned since 2007, after a long history of beloved family vacations (since 1887) and multiple expansions and redesigns. From 2000 to 2004, the park was expanded and became Six Flags Ohio. From 2004 to 2007, it became known as Geauga Lake again, under the ownership of Cedar Fair.
Bill Baker/Flickr The clock tower no longer stands on top of the park’s main entrance.
Bill Baker The above (and following) photos were taken in March of 2012.
Bill Baker/Flickr Pictured: The vibrantly colored Palace Theater, still standing.
Bill Baker/Flickr Pictured: What’s left of the Western Games.
Bill Baker/Flickr Pictured: The lonely remains of the Big Dipper.
Bill Baker/Flickr Skeletal remains of the carousel were also still standing, as of March 2012.
Bill Baker/Flickr Pictured: View of the Big Dipper from across the lake.
Those who remember annual family vacations to Geauga Lake may likewise remember the occasional trip to SeaWorld. Once a neighbor to Geauga Lake from the late 60s until 1997, the beloved aquatic park left Ohio with nothing but memories of fulfilled sea themed days. Today, Wildwater Kingdom is the lone functioning park in Aurora.
Bill Baker/Flickr
The clock tower no longer stands on top of the park’s main entrance.
Bill Baker
The above (and following) photos were taken in March of 2012.
Bill Baker/Flickr
Pictured: The vibrantly colored Palace Theater, still standing.
Pictured: What’s left of the Western Games.
Pictured: The lonely remains of the Big Dipper.
Skeletal remains of the carousel were also still standing, as of March 2012.
Pictured: View of the Big Dipper from across the lake.
For an ariel tour of what remains of Geauga Lake (since September 2015), watch the video below:
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