After more than 125 years of business, Coney Island is shutting down. The amusement park announced Thursday that effective Dec. 31, 2023, Coney Island will be "permanently ceasing operations." its place After more than 125 years of business, Coney Island is shutting down. The amusement park announced Thursday that effective Dec. 31, 2023, Coney Island will be "permanently ceasing operations." Read more: http://tinyurl.com/yckh5u64 coney island.JPGConey Island Music Venue Renovation By: Molly SchrammPosted at 1:28 PM, Dec 14, 2023 and last updated 4:43 PM, Dec 14, 2023 CINCINNATI — After more than 125 years of business, Coney Island is shutting down. The amusement park announced Thursday that effective Dec. 31, 2023, Coney Island will be "permanently ceasing operations." Coney Island first opened in 1886 with Sunlite Pool opening in 1925. "We have been proud to provide a place where so many wonderful memories were created for families," the park said in a statement. "We thank the millions of patrons and employees from Cincinnati and surrounding neighborhoods." RELATED | From The Vault: Take nostalgic look at Coney Island rides Recent Stories from wcpo.com The park was acquired by Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI), which is a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO). MEMI is set to turn the amusement park's site into a "cutting-edge," $118 million music venue. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/yckh5u64