Popular Ohio amusement park to permanently close this year

CINCINNATI — After more than 125 years of business, a popular Ohio amusement park is shutting down.

Coney Island announced Thursday that effective Dec. 31, 2023, it will be “permanently ceasing operations,” our news partners at WCPO reported.

>> 5-year-old suffered severe chemical burn caused by toy, Ohio mom says

The park is set to be sold to Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI), which is a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO).

Coney Island first opened in 1886, according to its website.

“We have been proud to provide a place where so many wonderful memories were created for families,” the park said in a statement obtained by WCPO. “We thank the millions of patrons and employees from Cincinnati and surrounding neighborhoods.”

MEMI said in a statement it aims to create “the nation’s best amphitheater.”

We will continue updating this story.

©2023 Cox Media Group