Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, announced today that it will shut down Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, following the 2025 season.
Not to be confused with ALL Six Flags Parks, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Over Texas, or other Six Flags Parks. Only the “America”-named park in Maryland is set to close at this time. No further Six Flags park closure announcements have been announced for this season; rumors online have pointed to “California’s Great America” and “Six Flags St. Louis” possibly being marked as targeted closures in the future, and the possible sale of other low-performing parks.
The closure marks yet another casualty in the company’s ongoing “portfolio optimization” strategy, which seems to prioritize real estate deals. The approximately 500-acre property will be put up for redevelopment, signaling the end. Six Flags has brought in CBRE, a major commercial real estate firm, to handle the sale and extraction of value from the site.
“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,” said Six Flags President & CEO Richard A. Zimmerman. “After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment. We anticipate strong interest in the property and will continue to strategically pursue portfolio optimization opportunities as we work to unlock the full value of our portfolio.”
“This was a difficult decision, and we recognize the impact it will have on our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park associates and guests,” Zimmerman added. “We are grateful to our park associates who work hard to create lifelong memories for our guests, and Six Flags is committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process at the end of this year. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor have been an important part of the local community, and this final season will be an opportunity to celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at the property.”
Six Flags America employs approximately 70 full-time associates. Severance and other benefits will be provided to all eligible associates. The park’s final operating day will be Sunday, November 2, 2025. The closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial results in 2025.
All 2025 season passes and tickets will be honored throughout the final operating season at Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor. For the latest information about the park, including the operating calendar, please visit the Six Flags America website.
