Six Flags Announces Farewell Season for California’s Great Amercia
One last season before it’s time to say goodbye. The Santa Clara amusement park will open its doors to visitors for the final time in 2027. // Photos: Courtesy of Six Flags
(eap) After more than 50 years in operation, California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California, will enter its final season next year. As operator Six Flags announced last week, the farewell season begins in March 2027. The amusement park’s final day of operation will be 6 September 2027, the US public holiday of Labor Day. The park is closing because the lease on the site expires in June 2028 and will not be renewed. The site is owned by logistics real estate company Prologis.
The park opened in 1976 in the wake of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the United States' independence. // Photo: Courtesy of Six Flags
The park opened in 1976 as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebrations and has since welcomed tens of millions of guests. “For more than five decades, this Santa Clara theme park has brought people together, created family traditions and served as the backdrop for unforgettable memories,” said Dave Vosejpka, park manager of California’s Great America. “The Farewell Season is an opportunity for generations of Bay Area guests to return, spend time with family and friends, and revisit the attractions and traditions that have made the park in Santa Clara, California such a meaningful part of the community.”
The park employs a total of 755 full-time and seasonal staff. Six Flags has announced that it will support employees through the transition and share further details once its plans are finalized. The future of the rides and attractions also remains undecided. Options include relocating them to another park within the group or selling them to another operator. ■
