Jazzland: An Eerie Reminder of Katrina’s Wrath in New Orleans East
The abandoned Six Flags Jazzland Amusement Park in New Orleans East is one of the most haunting theme parks on Earth. Since the park was lashed by Katrina and inundated with storm surge in 2005, intrepid photographers have risked trespassing tickets and alligator attacks to document rows of rusted rides, decaying pavilions, and a giant red sign that says “closed for storm.”
There have been numerous plans to redevelop Jazzland into a new theme park, shopping center, or sports pavilion—but every attempt to revamp the park has fallen flat since Six Flags abandoned the site because it was too costly to salvage.
Trespassing is strictly forbidden, but that hasn’t stopped countless curious onlookers from sneaking around the eerily still, quiet amusement park which was once full of vibrant mirth. Thrill-seekers have spotted Mardi Gras beads galore, a plastic skeleton, and a large crumbling clown head with a wicked grin on its face.
Address:
12310 Six Flags Parkway
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70129
United States
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Former Jazzland / Six Flags New Orleans site, New Orleans East, Louisiana, USA
- Access
- The former amusement park is not open to visitors. The City says unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited and may be prosecuted. NORA’s 2026 project update says demolition of rides and park equipment was completed in 2025; the site is in condition assessment and redevelopment planning. Do not enter the property; commercial use requires written permission and a formal agreement.
- Admission
- No public admission or visitor tickets are offered. NORA only accepts conditional, formally approved commercial or filming use; that is not a visitor admission option.
- Time needed
- No visitor duration applies: the former park is closed to the public and is being redeveloped.
- Best season
- No public visiting season applies while the site is closed and under redevelopment.
- Opening hours
- Closed to public visitors; no visitor hours or tours are listed.
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-27
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