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The Oldest Theme Parks in the World Still Operating

The amusement park is older than the roller coaster boom, and a handful of nineteenth and early twentieth century parks still run at world-class level. These are the oldest parks in the index.

4 parks rankedFull Rankings →

The oldest parks, earliest first

Ordered by opening year, oldest first. The figure on the right is the year the park opened; its global rank and score are shown on the row.

  1. 1Cedar Point🇺🇸 United States#12 worldwide1870
  2. 2Hersheypark🇺🇸 United States#34 worldwide1906
  3. 3Knott's Berry Farm🇺🇸 United States#44 worldwide1920
  4. 4Liseberg🇸🇪 Sweden#14 worldwide1923

Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest amusement park in the world still open?
The park at position 1 below is the earliest-opening park in this index that still operates today.
Do historic parks still have modern rides?
Yes — the parks below run current record-holding coasters alongside rides that have operated for decades. Each park profile lists the full roster.
How are these parks ranked?
Scores come from public review platforms and published park data, weighted across thrill, family appeal, value and wait times.