Six Flags Slated to Permanently Shut Down Theme Park This November

Thrill seekers and roller coaster lovers in Maryland will have to get their kicks somewhere else after this upcoming winter.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced in May that it will shut down Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, on Nov. 2 after 25 years. It will sell off the 500-acre property for redevelopment. 

Six Flags is the largest amusement park operator in the U.S., with 42 amusement parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring roller coasters, water parks, and close-up animal encounters. Six Flags America in Bowie has rides specifically for families or young kids.

The change is part of Six Flags’ ongoing portfolio optimization program. According to the company, Six Flags America currently employs 70 full-time associates, who will be eligible for severance and other benefits. 

“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,” Richard A. Zimmerman, Six Flags president & CEO, said in a release obtained by Travel + Leisure. “We are grateful to our park associates who work hard to create lifelong memories for our guests, and Six Flags is committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process at the end of this year. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor have been an important part of the local community, and this final season will be an opportunity to celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at the property.” 

As for what will happen to the rides and attractions, the company told PEOPLE nothing is finalized and relocating or selling to other operators are options.

All 2025 season passes and tickets for Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor will be honored through the 2025 amusement park season.

More information about the park and its schedule this season can be found at sixflags.com.