This Drone Footage Of Six Flags In New Orleans Is Hauntingly Beautiful

Six Flags New Orleans was once a popular attraction for families with kids of all ages. Filled with thrilling rides, carnival games, and food, it was an epic park that attracted people from all over the state. Today, Mother Nature is slowly reclaiming her territory and the park is off-limits, but someone flew a drone above the park, and the footage is pretty incredible. If you ever went to Jazzland or Six Flags New Orleans when it was around, you’ll find this footage pretty nostalgic.

Sitting on 140 acres in New Orleans East, Six Flags New Orleans has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina destroyed it over a decade ago.

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The park first opened in 2000 under the name Jazzland. It was an instant hit, becoming a popular attraction for locals in the Greater New Orleans Area.

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In 2003, the park was renamed Six Flags New Orleans and even more rides were added, with even plans to add a water park in development.

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Unfortunately in 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the park. It was submerged in 20 feet of water, completely destroying everything.

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Over the years, Six Flags has removed several rides from the park and relocated them to their other amusement parks in the United States.

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Today, the park sits abandoned and Mother Nature is slowly reclaiming her territory.

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Unfortunately, the park is off-limits and closely guarded. With no plans to reopen the park or demolish it, who knows how long this park will be around.

Darrell Miller/Flickr Check out this drone footage from YouTube user Aaron Lindquist for a unique view of the abandoned park.

Did you ever visit Six Flags New Orleans? Share your memories in the comments below!

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Check out this drone footage from YouTube user Aaron Lindquist for a unique view of the abandoned park.

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