You Can Still Visit This Abandoned 1930S Amusement Park In Florida

There is a place in Port Orange, Florida that is both equal parts creepy and fascinating. What began as a sugar mill way back in the 1800s is now a beautiful garden open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission. But this vibrant garden wasn’t always this way. In fact, it has quite the sordid past, which includes becoming a 1930s amusement park named Bongoland, which was eventually abandoned. Check out the fascinating history regarding this abandoned amusement park in Florida.

The Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens is a wonderful place in Port Orange, Florida that offers a natural experience filled with beauty and history.

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But this area wasn’t always as nature-and-peace-focused as it is now.

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The area has changed hands throughout the years, from being a sugar mill to a molasses plantation and eventually becoming an amusement park.

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But there has been quite the sordid past with each owner of the property—one of whom was killed, meanwhile, the property was burned down to the ground during the ownership of another.

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Bongoland as it was eventually known as in the 1930s, was a tourist attraction for visitors to Florida, with a variety of concrete dinosaur sculptures throughout the park.

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Many of the cement dinosaurs still exist today as part of the gardens, so guests can get an up-close look at these giant replicas.

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Bongoland closed eventually, before becoming the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, a place where visitors can still explore the mill ruins and the dinosaurs, but also enjoy the beauty of a well-maintained garden.

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You’ll find a variety of flowers and plants throughout the gardens, including camellias, ivies, magnolias, palms, and azaleas.

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While the remains of Bongoland as still a bit unnerving to most, the garden has been transformed into an interesting place highlighting Florida’s natural beauty.

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So, have you visited this abandoned amusement park in Florida yet? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking to find out more about the park, make sure to check out the website.