Six Flags announces historic theme park closing after more than 50 years
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced Friday that California's Great America in Santa Clara, Calif., will celebrate its final year of operation in 2027.
The theme park has welcomed tens of millions of guests since it opened its doors in 1976 as part of the nation's Bicentennial celebration.
"For more than five decades, this Santa Clara theme park has brought people together, created family traditions and served as the backdrop for unforgettable memories," Dave Vosejpka, park manager of California's Great America, said in a statement, per PEOPLE .
"The 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 a meaningful part of the community."
According to the Los Angeles Times , the park's former owner, Cedar Fair, sold the 112-acre property to developer Prologis for $310 million in 2022 and secured a lease that allowed the attraction to continue operating through 2028,
California's Great America has been "where the Bay Area comes together for thrills, family adventures and days spent together," according to the theme park's website .
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"From iconic rollercoasters and family attractions to the kid-sized fun of Planet Snoopy and the splash-filled excitement of South Bay Shores Waterpark, guests can enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences all with one admission," the website continues. "In 2027, the park celebrates its Farewell Season, offering one final opportunity to experience a Bay Area tradition before its final day of operation on Labor Day 2027."
Last year, California's Great America canceled some of its live entertainment and its seasonal holiday events, per the Los Angeles Times.
Last month, Six Flags announced it was temporarily closing nine rides across the country after a man died and several others were injured in a roller coaster incident in Georgia.
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