The abandoned Six Flags amusement park that has stood empty in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina may finally be facing demolition. The Six Flags park never reopened after the levees failed and flooded the city with water in 2005. Mayor LaToya Cantrell now says her office is targeting the site for demolition.
Th mayor's office released a statement saying an assessment is currently being done to determine the best use for the site, and that the administration is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of New Orleans East.
The amusement park on the city's eastern edge is perhaps the most high-profile, lingering and ghostly reminder of Hurricane Katrina's devastation. The park has stood empty since, creating a nuisance for neighbors, a target for graffiti artists and an eerie landmark for sightseers.
The skeletons of the roller coasters and a Ferris wheel can be seen from the nearby I-10, and the site has become overgrown with weeds.and home to wildlife.
Neighbors have been frustrated with the length of time it's taken to deal with the eyesore. A 2016 analysis estimated it would cost about $1.3 million to demolish the rides and infrastructure. No plans have been solidified yet for the future of the site if and when it's demolished.
