FunPlex Alief Closes: Houston’s Iconic Theme Park Heads to Auction

After nearly 40 years, Houston’s iconic FunPlex amusement and theme park in Alief has officially closed its doors. Known for its roller-skating rink—featured in Beyoncé’s “Blow” music video—bowling lanes, Ferris wheel, and arcade games, FunPlex was a beloved destination for generations of Houstonians.