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Clementon Park Auction in October
Historic South Jersey amusement park to be auctioned for $1.5m in October.
In brief
Historic South Jersey amusement park to be auctioned for $1.5m in October. Clementon Park and Splash World will be sold in a virtual auction starting October 19 at $1.5 million to find a buyer who shares its history and legacy. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Clementon Park closure
Clementon Park in South Jersey will close after its owner announced the attraction's shutdown earlier this month.
Auction details
The virtual auction begins October 19 at noon and closes October 21 at noon, starting at $1.5 million.
Historic significance
Clementon Park opened as a trolley park in 1907 and was intended to boost weekend riderships on a transit line from South Jersey to Philadelphia.
2003 addition
In 2003, the waterpark was added to the historic amusement park.
Recent ownership
Indiana Beach Parks & Entertainment purchased Clementon Park in 2021 for $2.6 million after it was closed since September 2019.
Auction purpose
The owners want a buyer who shares their love for Clementon Park and will carry its history and legacy forward.
Future options
The auction listing includes 45 acres and a private lake, with potential for private events, corporate spaces, or development like hotels and retail.
What matters most
Clementon Park and Splash World will be sold in a virtual auction starting October 19 at $1.5 million to find a buyer who shares its history and legacy.
