Six Flags Atlantis
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| Location | Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
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| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Closed | 1992 |
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Six Flags Atlantis (later operated as Atlantis the Water Kingdom) was a water park in Hollywood, Florida, that occupied 65 acres[1] on the southeastern intersection of Stirling Road (State Road 848) and I-95.
The $12-million[1] park included a wave pool, a lake with water ski shows, a seven-story slide tower, picnic area, stores and arcades, shows, and activities for all ages.
History
[edit | edit source]Begun as a private venture originally known as "Atlantis the Water Kingdom", funding ran out before construction was completed. The park sat partially completed for several months before Six Flags opened "Six Flags Atlantis" in 1983.
In 1989 the park was sold. The new owners revived the original name, "Atlantis the Water Kingdom", and successfully reconfigured Atlantis as a smaller, more efficient park. Following damage during Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the park closed and the assets were auctioned off.[2]
Today
[edit | edit source]Today most of the area is now occupied by retail shopping (Oakwood Plaza). [3]
See also
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Other resources
[edit | edit source]The Unofficial Atlantis Memorial has more history, some photos, and memorabilia.