The steel roller coaster is set to make a return after Six Flags acquired the attraction from the now-closed Fun Spot America Atlanta. (Credit: American roller coaster enthusiasts)
A California amusement park will close its doors for the final time next year after more than 50 seasons of operation.
California-based Great America, owned by Six Flags in Santa Clara, announced it will cease operations after choosing not to extend its land lease which expires in June 2028.
The park’s final season will begin in March 2027 and end on Labor Day.
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The Patriot roller coaster takes riders on a 360-degree loop in a preview at California’s Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, California. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group via Getty Images)
“Farewell season is an opportunity for generations of Bay Area guests to return, spend time with family and friends, and revisit the attractions and traditions that have made the park in Santa Clara, California, such an important part of the community,” said Dave Vosejpka, park director of California’s Great America.
The closure marks the end of an era that began in 1976, when the park opened as Marriott’s Great America. It operated for decades on public land until former owner Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. purchased the 112 acres beneath the park in 2019 for about $150 million.
This closure marks the end of an era that began in 1976. (Kimberly White/Getty Images for Greater California America)
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Cedar Fair sold the land three years later to real estate company Prologis for about $310 million with a lease agreement. Cedar Fair merged with Six Flags in 2024.
| Teleprinter | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMUSING | SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT | 10.76 | +0.76 | +7.60% |
Signs of stopping have appeared in recent years. Great America canceled most live shows as well as its Halloween and Christmas events last year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Great America’s closure comes after parent company Six Flags sold seven parks to EPR Properties earlier this year.
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Sophia Compton of FOX Business contributed to this report.
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