Libertyland was Memphis, Tennessee's only amusement park. Opened on July 4, 1976, it was located at 940 Early Maxwell Blvd. It was structured under the nonprofit 501(c)4 US tax code. The park closed due to financial reasons in 2005.
Libertyland opened as an amusement park on the Mid-South Fairgrounds on July 4, 1976. Before then, the fair had operated on the land, including the Zippin Pippin and the Grand Carousel. The city of Memphis decided it was time for an amusement park for the city. The park opened in 1976 with several rides, including the pre-existing rides that had operated in that place before. The Zippin Pippin was widely popular as it was Elvis Presley's favorite wooden roller coaster. The Denztel Carousel was also a classic and was widely appreciated. The park gradually drew in decent crowds over the years, but never made a great profit. The park continued to add attractions, such as a steel coaster called the Revolution, and others. During the late 1990s, the park added a topsin ride, dubbed "Tidal Wave." The ride was removed later, and in April 2002, the drop tower Rebellion was added. The ride featured a 90 foot drop and drew larger crowds to the park.
Libertyland featured around 24 attractions.
Umbrella Ride
Dragon Wagon
Casey's Cannonball
Grand Carousel
Turnpike Antique Cars
Fun Run
Screamer (a Huss Ranger model) (late 1980s)
The future of the Libertyland site is uncertain, redevelopment plans for the fairground have been presented, but nothing has been set. The carousel could be moving to Mud Island in the coming years. As of January 2010, most of the rides and attractions have been moved/sold/destroyed and the land is being cleared.
Libertyland opened as an amusement park on the Mid-South Fairgrounds on July 4, 1976. Before then, the fair had operated on the land, including the Zippin Pippin and the Grand Carousel. The city of Memphis decided it was time for an amusement park for the city. The park opened in 1976 with several rides, including the pre-existing rides that had operated in that place before. The Zippin Pippin was widely popular as it was Elvis Presley's favorite wooden roller coaster. The Denztel Carousel was also a classic and was widely appreciated. The park gradually drew in decent crowds over the years, but never made a great profit. The park continued to add attractions, such as a steel coaster called the Revolution, and others. During the late 1990s, the park added a topsin ride, dubbed "Tidal Wave." The ride was removed later, and in April 2002, the drop tower Rebellion was added. The ride featured a 90 foot drop and drew larger crowds to the park.
Libertyland featured around 24 attractions.
- Park's Peak
- The Thriller
- Surf City Water Slide
- Wipeout
- Zippin Pippin
- Big Bumper Boats
- Old Hickory Log Flume
- Tennessee Tilt
- Twain's Twister
- Revolution
- Rebellion
- Sea Dragon
- Paratrooper
- Kamikaze
- Little Bumper Boats
- Car-Go-Round
- Pirate Ship
Umbrella Ride
Dragon Wagon
Casey's Cannonball
Grand Carousel
Turnpike Antique Cars
Fun Run
Screamer (a Huss Ranger model) (late 1980s)
The future of the Libertyland site is uncertain, redevelopment plans for the fairground have been presented, but nothing has been set. The carousel could be moving to Mud Island in the coming years. As of January 2010, most of the rides and attractions have been moved/sold/destroyed and the land is being cleared.
