Is Six Flags America closing permanently in 2025?
Six Flags America will close permanently at the end of its 2025 operating season, along with its accompanying water park, Hurricane Harbor. As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” Six Flags President & CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said in a statement.
How many Six Flags are in the US?
The Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U. S. Canada, and Mexico. Six Flags is likely to close its California’s Great America park in Santa Clara, California, at the end of the 2027 season. The park’s lease is coming to an end, and the company’s chief financial officer, Brian Witherow, told investors in May that there were no current plans to extend the lease.Six Flags Entertainment Corp. Cedar Fair, isn’t shutting down entirely, but the combined company will permanently close two parks.Richard ZimmermanPresident & Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Zimmerman is president and CEO for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and also serves as a board director. Richard has served as Cedar Fair’s president and CEO since January 2018 and was elected as a board director in April 2019.What is the difference between Six Flags White Water and Six Flags Over Georgia?In Georgia, these are 2 completely separate parks. The regular Six Flags Over Georgia with roller coasters, etc (as pictured above) is in Austell, GA. Six Flags White Water, which is a water park ONLY is in Marietta, GA. According to USA Today, Six Flag’s California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California is expected to close after the 2027 season, specifically after its Halloween run that year. The decision is tied to the park’s land lease, which is set to expire in 2028, according to the news site SFGATE.Today Six Flags operates 27 parks in the US, Mexico and Canada with world-class coasters, family rides for all ages, up-close animal encounters and thrilling water parks.Six Flags California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California is expected to close after the 2027 season. The closure is due to an expiring lease with no current plans for extension. This closure follows the announced closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Maryland.Six Flags America in Maryland will be closing down this fall, its parent company announced. The amusement and water park in Bowie will shut down on November 2, following the 2025 season.