A long-running amusement park is set to close after one final season, part of a wider realignment that could reshape what comes next for the land it sits on.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will permanently close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, following the 2025 season. The 500-acre site will be marketed for redevelopment as part of the company’s broader effort to optimize its property portfolio.
Guests riding rollercoasters at Six Flags in Maryland on October 28, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
The company has enlisted global real estate firm CBRE to manage the sale, citing plans to unlock greater value from the land. Six Flags President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said the decision followed a comprehensive review of all park locations.
“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,” Zimmerman stated.
He added that marketing the property for redevelopment is expected to generate a stronger return on investment. The closure will affect approximately 70 full-time employees, with severance and benefits offered to eligible staff.
In the meantime, Six Flags confirmed that all 2025 season passes and tickets will be honored. The park will remain open through Sunday, November 2, 2025, giving visitors one final season to enjoy before it closes its gates for good.
