Six Flags America closes after 50 years

The Maryland amusement park shuts down amid corporate restructuring and redevelopment plans

Six Flags America has officially closed after 50 years of operation, marking the end of an East Coast favorite that entertained generations since 1974.

The amusement park, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, confirmed the closure in a heartfelt social media post on November 2, writing, “Thank you, Six Flags America fans, for 50 years of family fun. We will always cherish the memories made together.”

 

 

 

 

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The park, along with its Hurricane Harbor water park, featured more than 100 rides, slides, and shows. According to Six Flags Entertainment, the decision is part of a larger restructuring and portfolio review aimed at maximizing redevelopment value.

“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 plans,” said Six Flags CEO Richard A. Zimmerman in a statement.

The closure comes just weeks after Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce joined Six Flags Entertainment as an investor, expressing hopes to “help make Six Flags special for the next generation.”

Meanwhile, Six Flags Over Texas is preparing to debut a record-breaking coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, in 2026, signaling a new chapter for the brand even as fans mourn the loss of one of its most nostalgic parks.