CONFIRMED: Six Flags To Permanently Close 2 Popular Parks Tomorrow

This weekend marks a significant change in the Six Flags world.

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Back in May 2025, it was announced that Six Flags would permanently close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, after the conclusion of its 2025 season, and that day is coming soon. And by soon, we mean TOMORROW. November 2nd, 2025, will be the LAST day to visit these two theme parks before they’re gone for good.

The closure is part of the company’s “ongoing portfolio optimization program.” After the closure, the property, which is nearly 500 acres, will be listed for sale by CBRE and marked for redevelopment. When the announcement was made that the parks would be closing, Six Flags President & CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said the following in a statement:

“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. After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment.”

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This isn’t the only Six Flags park looking to close soon. California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California, must close by June 30th, 2028, unless Six Flags exercises an option to extend the lease through 2033, and some theme park fans are skeptical that will happen.

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So why all these closures? Well, Six Flags saw its shares tank by more than 55% year to date, partly due to bad weather and other park issues that emerged during the summer season, which is typically the most profitable time for the parks.

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Due to these issues, The Wall Street Journal has reported that Six Flags Entertainment is under pressure to “spin out or sell its real estate and make other changes that could boost the theme-park operator’s stock price.” Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair in 2024 in an effort to stabilize finances for both companies.

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We’re sorry to see these parks go, as we’re sure they mean a great deal to many people out there. We hope it’ll help stabilize Six Flags and its other parks to keep them running. Despite the reported financial issues, celebrity Tight End Travis Kelce announced that he has invested in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation as he is a “lifelong Six Flags fan.” Kelce, along with New York City-based investment firm JANA Partners and “other high-profile business people,” now owns around 9% of the company, according to People.

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We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news regarding future Six Flags ventures, so stay tuned to AllEars.

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