Western New York Amusement Park Will Not Open In 2026

Families in Western New York will have to make alternative plans for fun this summer as one amusement park in Western New York announced it will not be opening this summer.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World Will Be Closed This Summer

Earlier this week, the owners of Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World announced that they will not be opening the park this summer. Located in Grand Island, the old Fantasy Island was turned into Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World several years ago, but cited financial troubles as the reason they will not be opening this summer.

The park had already begun selling season passes for this summer and will refund that money to customers over the next several weeks.

No word yet on whether the park will reopen in 2027 and beyond.

Amusement Parks In Western New York

The good news is that there are still a couple of places to get out and enjoy with the family this summer in Western New York. Six Flags Darien Lake will be back open starting on May 15th. The waterpark inside Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor Water Park, will open for the season on Memorial Day Weekend, with full daily operations starting June 24.

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Also set to open this month is Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York. The park will be open on weekends starting on May 15th, and increase hours of operations at the end of May and into June.