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California's Great America theme park to close after 2027 season
The Mercury News • • business
Key Points:
- California’s Great America in Santa Clara will permanently close on Labor Day, September 6, 2027, ending over 50 years of operation since its opening in 1976.
- The park’s future became uncertain after Prologis purchased the land in 2022 for $310 million and leased it back to Cedar Fair, with the lease expiring in June 2028 and an option to extend.
- Six Flags Entertainment, formed by the 2024 merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags, confirmed it will not extend the lease beyond 2027, citing the park’s low profit margins.
- The park will operate a “Farewell Season” starting in March 2027, allowing guests, school groups, and companies to make final visits and memories before closure.
- The future of the park’s iconic rides, including the Carousel Columbia, remains uncertain following the closure announcement, while the site is considered prime for mixed-use development.
