The owners of the Pavilion, Burroughs & Chapin, announced shortly before its 2006 opening that that would be its final season. The cause of the park's closure was due to financial issues. The 2006 season ended for the public on September 24, 2006, although a select number of people were able to participate in a "Last Ride" event held on September 30, 2006. The farewell season proved extremely popular and the park enjoyed record attendance and profits. Several online petitions were circulated in hopes of saving the Pavilion, but Burroughs & Chapin stated that financial instability would force them to shut down park operations. At about the time the closing was announced, construction on the Hard Rock Park (later renamed Freestyle Music Park and also in Myrtle Beach) was set to begin, which would also later close.
