A 119-year-old amusement park in New Jersey, Clementon Park and Splash World, has officially closed its doors and is now seeking a new buyer. Operations ceased on September 7, ending a five-year period under current ownership. The park, which originally opened in 1907 as a trolley park at the end of a transit line, has a long and storied history. It was founded by state Assembly member Theodore B. Gibbs and his sons, and remained in the hands of local families until it was sold to a private amusement operator in 2007. Throughout its history, Clementon Park has weathered many changes. It survived a major fire in 1931 that nearly destroyed the site. Over the following decades, various management groups expanded the park, adding thrill rides, roller coasters, children’s attractions, and a 23,000-square-foot wave pool. The park remained under family ownership until 1977. In 2021, it was acquired by Chicago-based IB Parks & Entertainment for roughly $2.37 million at a foreclosure auction, following a brief closure by previous operators in 2019. Clementon Park was one of five amusement properties owned by IB Parks & Entertainment, which also includes West Berlin’s Sahara Sam’s. After five seasons under current ownership, the company decided to shut down operations and place the park on the market. It is still unclear who might purchase the 52-acre amusement and water park, which featured attractions such as the Hellcat wooden roller coaster, King Neptune’s Revenge log ride, and the Dragon Coaster. The park had also previously housed the Jack Rabbit, a state-of-the-art wooden coaster that opened in 1919 and operated for 83 years until it closed in 2002. The park’s administration has indicated that more details about the sale process will be shared as they become available. They also expressed gratitude to everyone who participated in the park’s journey over the last five seasons, marking the end of an era for this historic amusement destination.