Once Upon a Time... There was a place called Shireland. Nestled 60 miles northwest of Chicago, this theme park wasn't there long and its philosophies clashed dramatically with your typical theme park. But even though it didn't last long, a lot of people still remember it. Just as much as Shireland owns a special place in the hearts of many people, it is a place fraught with trials, tribulations and enigma. From its unique persona to its unusual owner, to the fact that most of the buildings still stand today (even though its doors have been closed since 1991), people still wonder who owns it, why it was built and why it is still there. This site will try to answer some of those questions.