Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, along with its adjoining Hurricane Harbor water park, will permanently shut down after the 2025 season. The final day of operations is scheduled for November 2.
The closure is part of a strategic overhaul by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to optimize its property portfolio. The nearly 500-acre site will be redeveloped, though details of the new plans have yet to be announced.
The amusement park, which originally opened in 1974 as The Largo Wildlife Preserve, became part of the Six Flags family in 1999. One of its most iconic rides, the Wild One roller coaster, dates back to 1917 and is among the oldest operating coasters in the U.S.
Approximately 70 full-time employees will be affected by the shutdown. The company has committed to offering severance packages and transition support to those impacted. The local community, which has long relied on the park for seasonal jobs and tourism revenue, is expected to feel the effects of the closure.
Local officials acknowledged the park’s cultural significance but also pointed to the redevelopment as a potential source of new opportunities for economic growth and job creation in the region.
Plans for what will happen to the park’s rides and attractions remain under review, with possibilities including relocation to other Six Flags parks or sale to third parties. Season passes and park memberships will remain valid until the last day of operation.