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California’s Great America Closing for Good in 2027
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Key Points:
- California’s Great America amusement park in Santa Clara will permanently close after the 2027 season, with its final day set for September 6, 2027, Labor Day.
- The park, opened in 1976 and home to popular rides like Flight Deck and Gold Striker, will celebrate its last year with a “Farewell Season” honoring over 50 years of memories and traditions.
- Ownership uncertainty followed the sale of the land in 2022 to industrial real estate company Prologis, with the amusement park company opting not to extend its lease beyond 2028.
- Local officials and residents, including Santa Clara Mayor-elect Karen Hardy, expressed frustration and sadness over the closure, emphasizing the park’s importance as a regional entertainment landmark.
- The park’s ownership has changed hands multiple times, with Cedar Fair and Six Flags merging in 2024, and activist investors recently acquiring a stake in the company aiming to enhance shareholder value.
