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California amusement park to close after more than 50 years
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- California’s Great America amusement park in Santa Clara will permanently close after its 2027 season, with operations ending on Labor Day 2027 due to the decision not to renew its land lease expiring in June 2028.
- The park, originally opened in 1976 as Marriott’s Great America, has been a longstanding Bay Area attraction and is owned by Six Flags following a 2024 merger with Cedar Fair.
- The land beneath the park changed hands multiple times, most recently sold to real estate firm Prologis in 2022 under a lease agreement, which influenced the park’s closure decision.
- Signs of the impending shutdown appeared in recent years, including the cancellation of major live entertainment and seasonal events in 2023.
- The closure aligns with Six Flags’ broader strategy, which included selling seven amusement parks to EPR Properties earlier in 2024.
