Ruinous Riches: Unbelievably Costly Abandoned Constructions

3. Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, California

Where: Newberry Springs, California's San Bernardino 1962 is the year. 11 million * ($21 asking price) was the cost. In San Bernardino, California, the Rock-a-Hula Waterpark was established in the 1960s. Originally designed to resemble a carnival oasis, it now serves as a stark reminder of why it is a horrible idea to build a waterpark in the middle of a desert. The 1960s and 1970s were prosperous times for Rock-a-Hula, but the 1980s saw a decline in attendance. At last, Rock-a-Hula closed its doors in 1990.

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Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark (@atlasobscura/Pinterest) in Newberry Springs, California However, millions of dollars were spent on the park in 1998 to recreate Rock-a-Hoola, a new theme park with a 1950s aesthetic.Before one of the employees fell over a slide into a partially full pool, Rock-a-Hoola had been open for a year. The employee was rendered paralysed after the landing, and they filed a million-dollar lawsuit against the attraction. Following the sad events, Rock-a-Hoola was never able to recover, and in 2004, it was formally closed once more.