AN ICONIC theme park which was left derelict for more than 17 years has seen fans launch a petition in a bid to get it reopened.
The American Adventure theme park was once a hit for Derbyshire families.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, the site near Heanor featured thrilling rides and attractions.
The following years saw the park's standards decline and it was later sold to various companies before closing for good in 2006.
Several of the park's most popular rides were sold off and what remained was left to rot.
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Much of the iconic site was demolished, with the land being used to build around 300 homes, a hotel, a retirement village, leisure facilities and offices.
The American Adventure was my and quite possibly a lot of people's childhood
Declan Salmon
Fans of the theme park launched a petition to restore the site to its former glory.
It currently has more than 11,000 signatures which is above the amount needed to elicit a response from the government.
Declan Salmon, who wrote the petition, said: "Nightmare Niagara was the best log flume in the UK at one time but it got demolished in the 2000s.
"The American Adventure was my and quite possibly a lot of people's childhood.
"Me and my friend have come up with a new design and plan for the return of The American Adventure Theme Park with modern roller coasters and attractions.
"So sign this petition and let's see if we can get The American Adventure Theme Park Back open for business with brand new attractions and coasters."
Several fans commented on the petition and shared their reasons for wanting their beloved park back.
"I want the theme park to be back I loved the rides," cried a user.
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Another added: "I'm signing this petition because I used to go to American adventure when I was a kid.
"I loved it then.
"Now I have a son and another on the way so this would be great for my family."
A third commented: "It would be great to see it back plus look at all the job opportunities it would put up for local people."
It comes after an abandoned UK theme park is set for a huge boost as plans bid to transform it into a holiday resort.
And a theme park has annoyed its fans after it revealed that four of its top rides are set to be closed for good.
