Farewell, Coney Island: 125 Years of Amusement Park Memories Fade

Coney Island, a popular Ohio amusement park, will permanently close on December 31, 2023.

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It has been operating for over 125 years.

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The park will be sold to Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI) for redevelopment.

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MEMI intends to create "the nation's best amphitheater" on the site.

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Coney Island expresses gratitude to its patrons and employees.

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The future of the park's employees and attractions is currently unknown.

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