Hard Rock Park announced on its Web site that it is closed for the season "to allow management to focus on restructuring efforts."

The announcement says the park will reopen in 2009. The announcement says the closure will help the park reduce debt and ensure it can stay around.

The park filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which will allow the park to stay open and try to cut back on its debt.

The announcement says the park is not expecting further employment cuts, and it asks for seasonal employees to apply for positions next year.

For more, visit hardrockpark.com and a question-and-answer announcement.