Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor to Close Permanently
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(eap) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that its amusement park Six Flags America and the adjacent water park Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, will permanently close following the 2025 operating season. The approximately 500-acre property will be marketed for redevelopment as part of the company’s ongoing portfolio optimization program, put in place after the completed merger with the former Cedar Fair Entertainment Corporation. CBRE, specialized in commercial real estate services and investments, has been engaged to market the property.
“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 Richard A. Zimmerman, President and CEO of Six Flags. “After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment.” Zimmerman added that the company anticipates strong interest in the property from potential investors.
He acknowledged the significance of the decision: “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. We are grateful to our park associates who work hard to create lifelong memories for our guests.” Six Flags America currently employs around 70 full-time associates. Eligible employees will be provided with severance and other benefits.
The final day of operation is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025. According to Zimmerman, the company plans to use the final season as an opportunity to “celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at the property.”
According to Six Flags, the closure is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s financial performance in 2025. The operator currently owns and manages 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ■
