I grew up an hour from Geauga Lake. Sea World was a favorite weekend trip for our family 2-3 times a summer in the 70's early 80's. Seeing some of my favorite childhood memories reduced to this is just depressing. As I get older I begin to understand what my grandmother meant when she said she had lived too long.
I used to work for Wildwater Kingdom for 5 years and before that I was a passholder for the waterpark and would visit at least every summer since Sea World days. I primarily worked in the area at the beginning of the video. The first building used to be the 4D theater ride back when it was Sea World @4:00 that was coral cove, it was a pool with a floaty alligator and sea turtle and that round part have a whirlpool. The lazy river wrapped around behind coral cove. The party pavilion on the deck that is out in the lake used to be the bridge that crossed to the other side of the park in the Six Flags days and the tracks near it used to be a bridge that went up to the catering kitchen/staff area behind the wave pool. @18:00 that was the aquarium.
39:22 I've lost count of how many times that i walked through that security building over a period of 10 seasons (1995-2005). It brings back good memories of how things used to be. I sometimes wonder what it would have been like if Anheuser Busch had not sold the Sea World portion to Six Flags. Hopefully they'll find a way to preserve some of what remains.
I feel sad seeing this. It's bittersweet because I love to see what's left, but I also feel sad because it was such a big part of my childhood. Once Six Flags and Cedar Fair took control of Geauga Lake the best years were behind us. Cedar Fair purposely destroyed Geauga Lake to drive traffic to Cedar Point. Sad to say good bye to my childhood. Nice video though!
29:56 to the right was the filtration building to the Pinniped Community Pool and just farther down was the Fish House where all the seafood for the animals was thawed and prepared daily.
27:45 This is where they would dive for pearls. There used to be a counter where they would crack open the oyster and reveal the pearl. Later on, they got lazy and just put fake pearls in there. This would lead to a long pier where you could go over to the roller coaster side. I am not trying to be mean. But there is nothing cool about seeing this park destroyed like this. Many of us grew up going to Sea World and Geauga Lake. I remember even in the winter with my dad driving by as we went to Aurora outlets and having my jaw drop as I saw all the coaster sitting there in the winter and remember how I could not wait for the park to open. Driving down Aurora road and seeing the Needle from far away. You knew you were getting close. I believe if the park was still around with the shopping center that draws thousands of people every day now, with them putting in a resort on the lake, and a hotel, finding a way to get a free way exit closer, keeping Sea World, having a water park, and expanding Aurora road to three lanes or more, this park would still be around today.
I think it was just cool for me because it was such a thrill to be somewhere off limits to the public, ya know? But I can totally respect what you’re saying
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 I hear ya. I have been driving past there a lot over the past few months. Every single time it breaks my heard. The memories I had as a child. The memories I should have had with my kids. Fact is Cedar Fair wanted it gone. They did very little to market that place. But where the big mistake was, not putting in hotels or a resort. With the way solon, aurora has grown over the last 20 years, and with that new shopping center attracting all sorts of retail right next door, it would have been a huge hit again.
I live 7 minutes from the abandoned parks. I grew up there. I met my 1st love waiting in line to ride Raging Wolf Bobs! I am so sad that my kids didn't get to experience the good times I did. Cedar Fair is a joke. 😢
24:22 is the filtration building for Shamu Stadium. It also held the office for the Water Quality Department. Lots of was was filtered through that building that went right back into Shamu Stadium.
I was there 3 times ,Geauga lake once,seaworld once,then six flags when they joined them together. When all 1 park with zoo between the 2 was probably best park outside Disney for a couple years
I used to go Geauga Lake and Sea World every Summer with my aunt and uncle in 80s and 90s. Such good memories. I went back once when it was Six Flags and once when it was owned by Cedar Fair. It wasn't the same. I wish Anheiser Busch would have bought it.
Truly fascinating to think when I was at Wildwater Kingdom as a kid, all the old SeaWorld buildings were rotting away behind the scenes. This park was truly massive.
@@bentraemer I haven’t checked on my latest visit. Sorry. I’m going to make an assumption and say it’s still there since much of that looked the same to me
This is bittersweet to see what’s left really sad to see what it’s come to. This is what greed creates unfortunately we lost amazing parks that were a staple for many generations and now it’s lost to just memories 😢. So glad I got to grow up and experience these places it was absolutely educational and fun for everyone!!!! Invest money into the old school parks it’s not always about bigger faster rides but variety and selection for everyone to enjoy what happened to those days let’s bring it back!!!!😢
The building near the lake was where they did oyster diving and then later you could pet sting rays. There were no rides where you were exploring. Only on the other side of the lake. The building with the fishery was Shark Encounter and then Penguin Encounter.
I grew up going to geauga lake every year . It was sad when they closed then reopened under six flags . It wasn't the same. Really sucks .we need a big park around here again
Most of this video is from the SeaWorld side as Geauga Lake is basically gone. The lazy river was actually the action pool area, the only Geauga Lake part was the Grizzly Run bear and parts of Big Dippers station track which was left to use when the park opens that area to the public.
Man I remember my grandparents taking me when I was young I loved turtle beach and the raging wolf bobs was my first coaster I’m very sad to see it gone if I had the money I would love to rebuild it like it was when I was a kid here in Florida my dad and grandfather had all there company picnics there
@@anthonyfrederick9403 I remember Turtle Beach too. There were two water slides near there that would always scare me. The one with the steep drop really freaked me out
Another section in Sea World where there were pools you'd go to pet the dolphins at. A crazy pal of mine decided to take a dive in the pool & swim with the dolphins instead petting them. Well, at least he did for a minute until they grabbed his azz & threw him out. 😂😵💫🤣 Blah,ha!! +Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends+ 🤘😜🤘
The lazy river actually used parts of the old dolphin cove from seaworld. The rock formations that are standing up can be framed side by side with a dolphin cove picture
Cedar point was the last owners of the property and they haven't been on the property in many many years. As far as I know there are absolutely no employees of any kind for any reason on the property. Only wildlife preservation people.
@@rosiegibson2110 It’s currently owned by somebody and they’re building homes on the property. That’s why I had to be quiet and whispered throughout the video. People were actively working there
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 ohhhh I see now this is the Seaworld side, makes sense this is still standing cause supposedly it's where they are gonna put a new park using the remaining wave pool right?
Clicked and watched about five minutes. The property was 700 acres...why are you whispering? More comments about the "cool birds" than the ruins. Waste of time.
NICE! I used to go to this Geauga Lake when it was open, and is one of the places I never made it back around to film after it was abandoned.
@@ThatNateGuyOnUA-cam Me too. I miss the amusement park so much!!
I grew up an hour from Geauga Lake. Sea World was a favorite weekend trip for our family 2-3 times a summer in the 70's early 80's. Seeing some of my favorite childhood memories reduced to this is just depressing. As I get older I begin to understand what my grandmother meant when she said she had lived too long.
I used to work for Wildwater Kingdom for 5 years and before that I was a passholder for the waterpark and would visit at least every summer since Sea World days. I primarily worked in the area at the beginning of the video. The first building used to be the 4D theater ride back when it was Sea World @4:00 that was coral cove, it was a pool with a floaty alligator and sea turtle and that round part have a whirlpool. The lazy river wrapped around behind coral cove. The party pavilion on the deck that is out in the lake used to be the bridge that crossed to the other side of the park in the Six Flags days and the tracks near it used to be a bridge that went up to the catering kitchen/staff area behind the wave pool. @18:00 that was the aquarium.
@@SuperBlonde1991 What did you do at Wildwater Kingdom? I worked there and Geauga Lake for 3 separate seasons.
Was the slide at 38:00 part of Coral Cove? It looks like it would have been a part of it.
39:22 I've lost count of how many times that i walked through that security building over a period of 10 seasons (1995-2005). It brings back good memories of how things used to be. I sometimes wonder what it would have been like if Anheuser Busch had not sold the Sea World portion to Six Flags. Hopefully they'll find a way to preserve some of what remains.
Great video. I drive by every day and always wondered what it looked like inside.
@@xc7049 Thank you!!
I feel sad seeing this. It's bittersweet because I love to see what's left, but I also feel sad because it was such a big part of my childhood. Once Six Flags and Cedar Fair took control of Geauga Lake the best years were behind us. Cedar Fair purposely destroyed Geauga Lake to drive traffic to Cedar Point. Sad to say good bye to my childhood. Nice video though!
@@wickedninja8599 I agree with you. I feel the same way
29:56 to the right was the filtration building to the Pinniped Community Pool and just farther down was the Fish House where all the seafood for the animals was thawed and prepared daily.
I loved those places as a kid in the 70s & 80s and young adult in the 90s… so sad to see them closed
27:45 This is where they would dive for pearls. There used to be a counter where they would crack open the oyster and reveal the pearl. Later on, they got lazy and just put fake pearls in there. This would lead to a long pier where you could go over to the roller coaster side. I am not trying to be mean. But there is nothing cool about seeing this park destroyed like this. Many of us grew up going to Sea World and Geauga Lake. I remember even in the winter with my dad driving by as we went to Aurora outlets and having my jaw drop as I saw all the coaster sitting there in the winter and remember how I could not wait for the park to open. Driving down Aurora road and seeing the Needle from far away. You knew you were getting close. I believe if the park was still around with the shopping center that draws thousands of people every day now, with them putting in a resort on the lake, and a hotel, finding a way to get a free way exit closer, keeping Sea World, having a water park, and expanding Aurora road to three lanes or more, this park would still be around today.
I think it was just cool for me because it was such a thrill to be somewhere off limits to the public, ya know? But I can totally respect what you’re saying
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 I hear ya. I have been driving past there a lot over the past few months. Every single time it breaks my heard. The memories I had as a child. The memories I should have had with my kids. Fact is Cedar Fair wanted it gone. They did very little to market that place. But where the big mistake was, not putting in hotels or a resort. With the way solon, aurora has grown over the last 20 years, and with that new shopping center attracting all sorts of retail right next door, it would have been a huge hit again.
44:07 is the indoor movie theater that showed the film Pirates in 4-D. It was state of the art at the time with all types of special effects.
I live 7 minutes from the abandoned parks. I grew up there. I met my 1st love waiting in line to ride Raging Wolf Bobs! I am so sad that my kids didn't get to experience the good times I did. Cedar Fair is a joke. 😢
24:22 is the filtration building for Shamu Stadium. It also held the office for the Water Quality Department. Lots of was was filtered through that building that went right back into Shamu Stadium.
Well done. Loved the in depth walk through.
@@CLE_social Thanks so much!!
I was there 3 times ,Geauga lake once,seaworld once,then six flags when they joined them together. When all 1 park with zoo between the 2 was probably best park outside Disney for a couple years
I used to go Geauga Lake and Sea World every Summer with my aunt and uncle in 80s and 90s. Such good memories. I went back once when it was Six Flags and once when it was owned by Cedar Fair. It wasn't the same. I wish Anheiser Busch would have bought it.
Truly fascinating to think when I was at Wildwater Kingdom as a kid, all the old SeaWorld buildings were rotting away behind the scenes. This park was truly massive.
Great videos, they are appreciated. I do have one question, have the concrete footers been removed from the lake on the Grizzley Run section yet ?
@@bentraemer I haven’t checked on my latest visit. Sorry. I’m going to make an assumption and say it’s still there since much of that looked the same to me
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 thank you
This is bittersweet to see what’s left really sad to see what it’s come to. This is what greed creates unfortunately we lost amazing parks that were a staple for many generations and now it’s lost to just memories 😢. So glad I got to grow up and experience these places it was absolutely educational and fun for everyone!!!! Invest money into the old school parks it’s not always about bigger faster rides but variety and selection for everyone to enjoy what happened to those days let’s bring it back!!!!😢
That big wooden roller coaster in back scared me, banging your head around. The Midway
BIG MATT LETS GO
@@jc2trey679 What’s up bro????
My mom has a pearl Ring from Sea world and I have been there so many times as a kid we lived 30 miles away from that place Wow that's cool.😂
Sad what became of that place compared to what it was 50 years ago, when i was there last
18:13 I believe that is what used to be the old Seaworld Ohio aquarium.
Thank you! Do you have any idea what 24:00 was? It looked like MAYBE it could have been set aside for employees / mechanics
That is the aquarium. I worked in that building in the late 80s, early 90s.
Aquarium at 18:00, not 24:00 to clarify.
19:42 is the pathway that would lead up to the top of the hill behind the Sealion and Whale Stadiums.
I remember that place ❤ so sad
27.35 Looks like the section where there was fishing or pearl divers. People could watch/fish from the side of the pool in the middle.
I think you are right too. When I saw it, the first thing I thought was pearl diving pool.
The building near the lake was where they did oyster diving and then later you could pet sting rays. There were no rides where you were exploring. Only on the other side of the lake. The building with the fishery was Shark Encounter and then Penguin Encounter.
There was a lazy river & wave pool for sure. Thank you for the information though 😀
Thank you for your insight. The ride section of the park is completely demolished 😭
Your latest Geauga Lake tour , the building with what you thought was a queue line was actually from Sea world , its where they dove for pearls
@@brianfirment6478 Yes! It’s very cool. I looked it up and it used to be very pretty 🤩
I grew up going to geauga lake every year . It was sad when they closed then reopened under six flags . It wasn't the same. Really sucks .we need a big park around here again
thats it !ready or not lol
Sad and cool to see my childhood 😢
Most of this video is from the SeaWorld side as Geauga Lake is basically gone. The lazy river was actually the action pool area, the only Geauga Lake part was the Grizzly Run bear and parts of Big Dippers station track which was left to use when the park opens that area to the public.
@@joedipper4064 Thank you so much for letting me know and for watching.
Man I remember my grandparents taking me when I was young I loved turtle beach and the raging wolf bobs was my first coaster I’m very sad to see it gone if I had the money I would love to rebuild it like it was when I was a kid here in Florida my dad and grandfather had all there company picnics there
@@anthonyfrederick9403 I remember Turtle Beach too. There were two water slides near there that would always scare me. The one with the steep drop really freaked me out
So many memories 😢 I worked there all my teenage years I’ll never forgive cedar fair for closing it
Im born 87 this was every year my childhood, conneaut lake. Lake erie pymatuning.. seemore clyde show 😂😂
@@kennethfrancis6209 Did you ever go to Waldamere?
The one section is where they would drive for pearls in oysters for you at sea world
@@mikeseriesxspurling8612 Which section? The one that wasn’t the lazy river?
Another section in Sea World where there were pools you'd go to pet the dolphins at. A crazy pal of mine decided to take a dive in the pool & swim with the dolphins instead petting them. Well, at least he did for a minute until they grabbed his azz & threw him out. 😂😵💫🤣 Blah,ha!! +Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends+ 🤘😜🤘
27 minutes into video. There a dive pool in the moddle of the pavilion area.@nearandfarexplorers5125
The lazy river actually used parts of the old dolphin cove from seaworld. The rock formations that are standing up can be framed side by side with a dolphin cove picture
38:48 was Grizzly Run water ride. Not a part of water park though it was always a part of the regular ride area.
@@wickedninja8599 Yeah. I know. It was a water ride like a rapids ride
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 Yeah, it's cool to see that is still there intact. Probably not much longer though sadly.
@@wickedninja8599 I’m really hoping they’ll keep it and turn it into something
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 I agree. One can only hope.
Fan-freakin’-tastic!!
Thanks so much Jim. This was a bit of a tribute to your support with the longer format. Thanks for all your support.
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 hey man , I appreciate that !!! That being said, this video was awesome!! Seriously a great one!!
Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars exploring abandoned Geauga Lake. Had to do a double take.
That’s funny. I’ve been called that before.
you say its amazing one more time ima come lookin fo ya lol
lol what a puss talkin in whisper lmao
27:43 I believe was the pearl diver attraction.
Cedar point was the last owners of the property and they haven't been on the property in many many years. As far as I know there are absolutely no employees of any kind for any reason on the property. Only wildlife preservation people.
@@rosiegibson2110 It’s currently owned by somebody and they’re building homes on the property. That’s why I had to be quiet and whispered throughout the video. People were actively working there
If you want to capture someone's attention - whisper.
Should have left this park open, Cedar Point is too large & expensive.
Pay hundreds of dollars & ride 6 coasters.
I'll always be bitter, I grew up in the neighborhood right next to the park.
The park that you said you never seen is on the Sea World side.
He sounds like he's walking up hill the whole video, all the heavy breathing. I thought he might have an asthma attack or something.
Those were some amazing bathrooms.
Thank you. I am out of shape, Yes.
this guys fkin tyo funny how many times he gonna say this is so cool its the lazy river lmfao!
🤩🙏
My first time their was June 1988. Gosh so sad
That was the year & month I was born!!
When did this close??? We took our family back in the 80's. It was simular to California's Sea World! What will be there now? Or was it sold?
Sea World closed in Ohio all the way back in 2000. It’s crazy to think that some of this stuff hasn’t been seen in nearly 25 years!!
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 Mahalo for the info!
when was this filmed cause didn't all of this get bulldozed now?
@@gex581990 It was filmed 3 days ago. This is all current
@@nearandfarexplorers5125 ohhhh I see now this is the Seaworld side, makes sense this is still standing cause supposedly it's where they are gonna put a new park using the remaining wave pool right?
@@gex581990 Yup. The other side is completely gone
I miss the October fest
Why were you whispering?
@@jasonbollinger2486 There were people actively working around me and I didn’t want to get caught trespassing
Still undeveloped property sadly
*Whispers*.......what?
@@steveanderson7963 I was trying to keep quiet because people were actively working and I didn’t want to get caught trespassing
Clicked and watched about five minutes. The property was 700 acres...why are you whispering? More comments about the "cool birds" than the ruins. Waste of time.
this guy a Biden fan with all the whispering in the abandoned park?
Why u whispering dude so annoying