diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index f4baf05c01..60f80fa338 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 - 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.
 - Improved: [#25575] Updated the network protocol to a new format that supports larger packets, allowing clients to connect reliably to servers with many objects or large maps.
+- Improved: [#25625] Renewing and refurbishing rides now also resets the downtime.
 - Change: [#25485] Make the enlarged pressed swatch sprite more pronounced.
 - Fix: [#9895] Stand-up coaster gets wrong intensity boost from the synchronisation bonus.
 - Fix: [#22484] Lingering ghost entrance after placing park entrance.
diff --git a/src/openrct2/ride/Ride.cpp b/src/openrct2/ride/Ride.cpp
index 0063e017d1..e4a200fa1e 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/ride/Ride.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/ride/Ride.cpp
@@ -5386,6 +5386,8 @@ void Ride::renew()
     // Set build date to current date (so the ride is brand new)
     buildDate = GetDate().GetMonthsElapsed();
     reliability = kRideInitialReliability;
+    std::fill(std::begin(downtimeHistory), std::end(downtimeHistory), 0);
+    downtime = 0;
 }
 
 RideClassification Ride::getClassification() const