This year saw more than 100 openings, and nearly half as many closures in Lubbock. Here's a look at ... which triggered the liquidation sale of the park. What happened: No reason was given.

It was purchased last winter from Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock, Texas, according to Knoebels’ public relations director Stacy Yutko. “We purchased the classic Rock-O-Plane this past ...

Mike Hutmacher The Wichita Eagle Former Joyland owner Stanley Nelson told stories of the amusement park’s golden years in 2009. Mike Hutmacher File photo An early photo of the newly built roller ...

David Dean the owner of Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock has died. According to a Facebook post, Dean passed away on Monday. Dean had battled cancer but his wife believes the sale of Joyland ...

LUBBOCK, Texas — Workers continued dismantling rides at Joyland Amusement Park Wednesday morning. The work began Tuesday according to a social media post by Dave Dean. The park closed at the ...

Taking the status of the most recent closure on this list, Lubbock’s “Joyland” announced its permanent closure in January 2023 after celebrating 50 years in business. Joyland Amusement Park ...

The journey to rescue Lubbock's longtime Joyland Amusement Park has been a roller coaster ride, and has sadly reached its end, owners of the park announced Tuesday. At 11:35 a.m. Tuesday ...

Adventure Park, Main Event, 50th Street Caboose ... 2 hours to find out if Wonderland is a good substitute for our dearly departed Joyland. Beyond Kids And Seniors: Lubbock Restaurants Should Offer ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Joyland owners David and Kristi Dean announced the amusement park will remain open under new ownership Friday. The Dean family announced in mid-September they would not reopen ...

has been reached to keep Joyland Amusement Park open, with new owners Jim and Kai Evans and Darryl and Stephanie Holland. Hope for Joyland: Auction for Lubbock Amusement Park canceled due to offers ...