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California's Great America theme park to close after 2027 season
East Bay Times • • business
Key Points:
- California’s Great America will permanently close on Labor Day, September 6, 2027, ending over 50 years of operation in Santa Clara, as announced by Six Flags Entertainment.
- The park’s land was sold in 2022 to real estate firm Prologis for $310 million, with a leaseback agreement running through June 2028 and an option to extend, which Six Flags has chosen not to exercise.
- Six Flags plans to operate a “Farewell Season” starting in March 2027, allowing guests, school groups, and companies to enjoy the park before closure.
- The park, which opened in 1976 under Marriott and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, has been underperforming financially, ranking near the bottom in profit margins within Six Flags’ portfolio.
- The future of iconic park features like the Carousel Columbia and other rides remains unknown following the closure announcement.
