Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City will close this fall, owner and Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian announced in a letter.
"After 47 incredible years working on the Ocean City Broadwalk, I have little choice but to retire and close Gillian's Wonderland Pier," Mayor Jay Gillian said"After 47 incredible years working on the Ocean City Broadwalk, I have little choice but to retire and close Gillian's Wonderland Pier and 6th Street Pizza and Grill, embarking on a new chapter in my life," Gillian said in the letter.
Gillian also noted that the amusements on the boardwalk have been cherished by so many people for the last 94 years."I tried my best to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible - through increasingly difficult challenges each year," Gillian added."But it's no longer a viable business." Gillian said he could not speak on the future of the property but said they would be terminating the lease in a couple of months.
Wonderland and 6th Street Pizza will remain open through Indian Summer Weekend giving everyone time to use up their tickets.
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