America was once home to dozens of amusement parks, buzzing midways, roaring rides, joyous screams, many of them now long abandoned. In this video we explore 20 defunct amusement parks across the United States. From water-parks and dinosaur-themed attractions to seaside coasters and weekend getaways, each park once drew families, laughter, and summer memories. We revisit places like a 1970s canyon-side park in Alabama, a pioneer wave pool in Arizona, a dinosaur and “King Kong” themed park in Arkansas, and classic seaside or carnival-style parks in the Northeast and Midwest. Many of these parks closed due to financial troubles, changing entertainment tastes, or declining attendance. Today their rusting rides and empty walkways are silent reminders of fun-filled days gone by. Whether you love nostalgia, history, or exploring the ghost-town side of American leisure this video offers a bittersweet journey through the country’s lost amusement history.