# Clementon Park Auction in October

> Historic South Jersey amusement park to be auctioned for $1.5m in October.
- Title: Clementon Park Auction in October · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/clementon-park-auction-amusement-parks
- Published: 2026-09-30T14:29:03.079+00:00
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- Topics: clementon park, splash world, south jersey, virtual auction, october 19, 1.5 million, amusement park, historic site, auction, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.