Six Flags New Orleans

Six Flags New Orleans was a theme park located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 510 in New Orleans. It first opened as Jazzland in 2000, and a leasing agreement was established with Six Flags in 2002 following the previous operator's bankruptcy proceedings. Six Flags invested $20 million in upgrades, and the park reopened as Six Flags New Orleans in 2003. Following substantial damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the park was closed to the public to make efforts to repair and reopen it. However, in 2006, Six Flags declared the property a total loss, and the park was permanently closed. The lease was terminated in 2009 during Six Flags' bankruptcy proceedings.

Six Flags salvaged several rides and relocated them to other parks. The Industrial Development Board (IDB) of New Orleans owns the property and oversees redevelopment plans. Following several failed proposals to redevelop the site, it remained abandoned and in poor condition. Videos and photos of the site emerged over the years from thrill seekers and YouTubers. As a result, city officials became more diligent in securing the park and banning tourists, tasking the New Orleans Police Department with patrolling the abandoned site and arresting trespassers. An option to demolish and clear the land was explored in 2019 following complaints from residents, which was estimated to cost the city $1.3 million.

In 2023, plans were approved by the city for Bayou Phoenix to begin redeveloping the land. In the meantime, the city continued to generate revenue from the property by occasionally leasing the park to various production companies as a filming location.

In November 2024, demolition commenced on the former theme park. However, just days later, those plans were halted due to contractor issues. Demolition would later resume in December with a new contractor.