Six Flags has announced that it will permanently close its Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park in Maryland, US, at the end of the 2025 season.
The park’s final day of operation will be on November 2, after which the 500-acre property will be sold for redevelopment. Real estate services and investment company, CBRE, has been appointed to handle the sale.
The closure, announced by Six Flags president and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman, is the result of a portfolio review that determined the park was not a strategic fit for the company’s long-term growth.
“This was a difficult decision, and we recognise the impact it will have on our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor associates and guests,” said Zimmerman.
“After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment. We anticipate strong interest in the property and will continue to strategically pursue portfolio optimisation opportunities as we work to unlock the full value of our portfolio.”
Hurricane Harbor is located inside Six Flags America’s 500-acre campus CREDIT: SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Zimmerman emphasized the park’s significance to the local community and its workers, which includes 70 full-time employees and seasonal staff.
“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.
“Six Flags is committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process at the end of this year.”
The news comes in the wake of Six Flags’ 2024 merger with Cedar Fair, in a US$8bn (€7bn, £6bn) deal that saw the two companies combined into a single entity – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
The group currently owns and operates 51 properties across North America and Mexico, including 27 theme parks, 15 waterparks and nine resorts, with plans to invest more than US$1bn (€880m, £750m) in its portfolio over the next two years. 
