Clementon Park and Splash World, the 119-year-old amusement and water park in Clementon, has permanently closed and will be put up for sale.

Ownership announced the closure Wednesday, Sept. 9, through the park's social media channels and website, ending a five-season comeback that began in 2021. The park's final day of operation was Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The 52-acre property at 144 Berlin Road sits just south of Cherry Hill in Camden County. It was one of only 13 trolley parks still operating in the United States.

In its statement, ownership said it had decided to close the park and offer the property for sale, according to 42Freeway, which first reported the closure. The park said it hopes to find a buyer who will carry its legacy forward. No sale price, timeline or listing details have been released.

The park is not scheduled to operate under new ownership in 2027, Inside the Magic reported.

A five-season run ends

New Jersey Assemblyman Theodore B. Gibbs and his sons founded the park in 1907. Splash World, the water-park section, was added in 1993 after a $5 million renovation.

The park first closed in September 2019 after its then-owner defaulted on a $4.5 million loan from TD Bank. It went to auction in March 2021, where real estate developer Gene Staples, operating through Chicago-based IB Parks & Entertainment, bought the entire property for $2.37 million. Staples had previously purchased and reopened Indiana Beach, a historic amusement park in Monticello, Indiana.

"I came out expecting one thing. I got there and was completely wowed," Staples told SJ Magazine in a 2021 profile. "Right away I saw the potential in bringing it back."

Clementon Park reopened June 25, 2021, and ran for five consecutive summers.

Signs of strain

The park showed trouble in recent years. During the 2023 season, some signature rides were not operating, including the large wooden roller coaster, according to 42Freeway. During the 2026 season, multiple visitors reported to the outlet that only a few water attractions were running and many traditional rides sat idle. 42Freeway said it was not able to independently confirm those reports.

No reason was given for the closure. The statement did not cite attendance figures or financial difficulties.

The park's rides included the Hellcat and Dragon Coaster roller coasters, the Ring of Fire looping ride, Thunder Drop drop tower, Sea Dragon swinging ride and a giant Ferris wheel, the New York Post reported.

Ownership said sale details will be shared as they become available. The park will not reopen in 2027.