Six Flags America Plans to Shut Down After 25-Year Run

Yahoo

06-05-2025

Maryland thrill-seekers are about to lose a major destination.
Six Flags announced this week that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor, located in Bowie, Maryland, will permanently close after the 2025 season. The park's final day of operation is set for November 2, 2025.
The company said the decision was part of a broader review of its properties. '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. He added that selling the nearly 500-acre site for redevelopment is expected to bring the best return.
The closure will impact about 70 full-time employees. Six Flags said eligible workers will receive severance and benefits, and the company pledged support throughout the transition.
Fans who've already bought season passes can still use them through the end of the season.
As for the park's rides and attractions, Six Flags hasn't made final decisions yet but said relocation to other parks, or selling them to different operators are both on the table.
Originally opened in 1974 as a drive-thru safari called The Largo Wildlife Preserve, the park transformed into Six Flags America in 1999 and has been a fixture for local families and rollercoaster fans ever since.
With this closure, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will continue to operate its other parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including more than 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks.
For now, the Maryland park is still open for the 2025 season, so if you want one last ride on Superman: Ride of Steel or Joker's Jinx, you've got until November to make it happen.
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