diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 3bf6af5ff4..543e026249 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 0.4.30 (in development)
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 - Improved: [#25529] The map selection grid no longer redraws every frame if it has not changed.
+- Improved: [#25530] Wall dragging can now be cancelled without closing the Scenery window.
 - Fix: [#25524] The track construction arrow does not immediately change position when deleting track pieces.
 
 0.4.29 (2025-11-22)
diff --git a/src/openrct2-ui/windows/Scenery.cpp b/src/openrct2-ui/windows/Scenery.cpp
index 2bff37e022..886dd28613 100644
--- a/src/openrct2-ui/windows/Scenery.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2-ui/windows/Scenery.cpp
@@ -553,8 +553,20 @@ namespace OpenRCT2::Ui::Windows
 
             if (!isToolActive(WindowClass::scenery))
             {
-                close();
-                return;
+                if (_inDragMode)
+                {
+                    removeProvisionalTilesFromMap();
+                    _provisionalTiles.clear();
+                    _inDragMode = false;
+
+                    ToolSet(*this, WIDX_SCENERY_BACKGROUND, Tool::arrow);
+                    gInputFlags.set(InputFlag::unk6);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    close();
+                    return;
+                }
             }
 
             if (gWindowSceneryEyedropperEnabled)