Remembering Miracle Strip Amusement Park - Panama City Beach, FL

This is a slideshow presentation of the now defunct Miracle Strip Amusement Park, that was built in 1963 and was operated until September 5, 2004. This classic beachside park was located directly across the street from Shipwreck Island water park, which was owned by Miracle Strip as well. After 41 years of family fun, Miracle Strip sold the park's land, but kept Shipwreck Island open. The investors who purchased the land wanted to build condominiums overlooking Panama City Beach, but went bankrupt. Now the park just sits there abandoned. Most of the rides have been sold, and the Starliner Roller Coaster was destroyed and rebuilt in Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, where it has been reopened once again.


Miracle Strip Location: 12000 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Music: "It's Good to be Back" Instrumental by: Desert City Soundtrack


*These photos were not taken by me*

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[castletriglav]

Yes, mom-and-pop motels have been replaced by gigantic, tan monstrosities.

PC is becoming Vegas.

Change is coming, and I don't believe it's for the best.

[14DaveHunter]

The great news is, a new Miracle Strip Park in being built at the Pier Park shopping mall. But, it's adding one ride at a time, over a 10 year period. Yet, good things come to those who wait.

[420lifer100]

my first job was here in 77,smoked weed in the old haunted house{we had roof access)i really miss it.

[smillingkyle15]

Me and my buddy jamie used to get sooooo stoned and just walk around this park for hours in the 70s....I miss those days of free drugs and free sex hell I got my first blowjob behind the tilt and whirl!! I've done a lot of acid in my day but id trade it all for one more summer night at the strip....rip good buddy

[alinder34]

Thank u for posting this. It brought back memories of family vacations & summer fun. I hate that its gone. The old Panama City was the best place in the world, during 70s-early 90s. I miss it.

[Nechama37]

Seeing this REALLY kills me. I lived at this place when it was open. It was so much fun! Especially back in the 70's!!! I remember midnight madness! Oh. my. GOD! Being a kid then, it was like a night of lawlessness and CHAOS!!!! LOL!!! GOOD TIMES! And when I wasn't there, I would always be at Silver Circle. : ) Also awsome....

[BigBrotherEpisodes]

I'll always remember making out with Lynn Mock in the Abominable Snowman in the Summers of 79 and 80. Good times.

[blazedhotboi]

I couldnt believe they let them destroy this place, i lived at that park every summer growing up!!

[ElegyForTheMasses]

I went here every summer as a child. When I found out that they were tearing it down to build condos, my childhood was over. :(

[ClassicDirector007]

Great video!!!! Brings back such great memories. Does anyone know the name and artist of the song playing?????

[Scioneer]

Well, at least there's a new Miracle Strip that has some of the original rides....... oh, and they bought the Starliner and are in the planning stages of resurrecting the old legend.