Dixie Landin' Theme Park closes for this summer
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The owners of Dixie Landin' Theme Park announced Monday morning that the park would be closed for the 2025 season.
The amusement park with 25 attractions initially opened on May 23 for Memorial Day weekend. Louisiana First News has contacted the owners for details regarding the closure.
On May 14, owners announced Blue Bayou Water Park would not open this summer.
Dixie Landin' Theme Park is located at 18142 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge.
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