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Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans video is creeping us out

by Leigh Caldwell (RSS feed) on Nov 5th 2010 at 4:30PM

Six Flags New Orleans, which closed as Hurricane Katrina approached in 2005 and has never reopened. The sign outside the park still announces that it's "CLOSED FOR STORM."

The theme park was in New Orleans' Ninth Ward, one of the hardest hit areas during Katrina and the flooding after the storm. Though many of the rides still stand, Six Flags says that saltwater from the flood has corroded them to the point that they cannot be saved.

The only ride to survive the flood - Batman: The Ride, which was elevated above most of the floodwaters - was refurbished and moved to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2008.

After viewing this video of the rotting theme park, I'm wondering why the City of New Orleans, which owns the land, isn't renting it out as a location for horror movies. Louisiana photographer Teddy Smith shot this video in October, with permission from the City of New Orleans.

As Gizmodo notes, you almost expect to see a horde of zombies come ambling through a scene or two.

Filed under: North America, United States, Theme Parks

Reader Comments (Page 5 of 5)

A. Nov 10th 2010 10:59PM

Yeah...New Orleans East is not the Ninth Ward. Also, that place has been hemorrhaging money since it was opened. I don't know anyone in the area who misses Jazzland.

Mark Nov 11th 2010 12:04AM

Terrible waste.
Anybody know the tune?

J Nov 18th 2010 9:52AM

Terrible waste. Whether it was making money or not, I can't believe it has taken almost 6 yrs to start a cleanup project. Six Flags has been making money for years at all their parks with their overcharging for food, drinks, games and ticket prices. To let this wasteland stand after so long is a travesty.
This devastation wasn't just about Katrina as you can clearly see the vandalism that has taken place. Unfortunately is does not matter where you live or where you are from, disasters of this nature always bring out the worse in people and also the best in some people. I applaud the people who have been able to rebuild their lives and have moved on. As for myself, after seeing the destruction I don't know if I would have the heart to rebuild because it would never be the same as I remembered it. It's like going back to a place that you once cherished as a child and seeing it through the eyes of an adult and it not looking as wonderful as you remembered it.
N.O. is a part of our history and I for one hope the people of NO continues to rebuild, not just as a place to live but a safer place to live starting with a complete refurbishing of the riverbank walls to better protect the city in the event of future flooding.