Nov. 6, 2026
— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
California’s Great America has one year of fun left.
Six Flags, owner of Dorney Park, will close the San Francisco Bay-area park after the 2027 season.
California’s Great America is on land that was sold to warehouse developer Prologis and leased back to the amusement park company. Six Flags has chosen not to extend the lease.
“The 2027 Farewell Season will begin in March and conclude on Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027. As previously announced in 2022, the park’s land lease expires in June 2028 and the company opted not to extend,” according to a Six Flags press release.
Six Flags has struggled since the 2024 merger of the former Six Flags with Cedar Fair, then owner of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in South Whitehall Township.
The company had about $4.9 billion of long-term debt as of Sept. 27. In the past year, seven parks have been sold and one was closed.
California’s Great America opened in 1976.
Shares of Six Flags (NYSE:FUN) have fallen as low as $6.60 in the last few weeks before rebounding a bit. The closing price today was $10.00, still a fraction of the price after the 2024 combination.
Prologis (NYSE:PLD) operates about 30 million square feet of warehouse space in the Lehigh Valley.
Here is a link to the Six Flags statement and below is a cut-and-paste version:
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) today announced that California’s Great America in Santa Clara, Calif. will celebrate its final year of operation in 2027 with a Farewell Season honoring more than 50 years of memories, traditions and iconic attractions. Throughout 2027, Bay Area guests will have a final opportunity to revisit favorite attractions, spend time with family and friends and celebrate a destination that has been part of so many family outings, celebrations and milestones.
Since opening in 1976 as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration, the park in Santa Clara, Calif. has welcomed tens of millions of guests and become a cherished Bay Area landmark.
“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,” said Dave Vosejpka, park manager of California’s Great America. “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.”
As guests come together for one final season, the park will honor its legacy and celebrate the place it has held in the lives of so many guests through experiences in the park and stories shared across its digital and social channels.
Guests can make the most of the Farewell Season with a 2027 Gold or Prestige Pass, which includes unlimited visits throughout the final season and valuable passholder benefits.
Gold and Prestige Passholders can also enjoy access to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif., where families can get up close with incredible animals, discover marine life and enjoy a full day of attractions together in one unique destination.
The 2027 Farewell Season will begin in March and conclude on Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027. As previously announced in 2022, the park’s land lease expires in June 2028 and the company opted not to extend. The Farewell Season provides an opportunity for guests, team members and the community to come together and celebrate more than 50 years of memories, traditions and experiences before the park’s final closure.
For the latest information on the Farewell Season, operating calendar, frequently asked questions and 2027 Season Passes, visit the park in Santa Clara’s website.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia.
Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
