Six Flags Great America in Gurnee marks 50 years with summer ...
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is turning 50 this year! Here's what to expect this summer.
www.fox32chicago.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on available public reporting up to 2025–2026.
- Six Flags California’s Great America in Santa Clara is reported to be closing after the 2027 season, with a potential earlier end if lease extensions aren’t exercised. The closure is tied to portfolio strategy and profitability considerations, and the park’s 50th anniversary was anticipated around 2026 before any final closure decision.[1][3]
- The Six Flags Great America park in Gurnee, Illinois, marked its 50th season in 2026 with a dedicated anniversary celebration and planned events, including a nighttime drone show and a “legacy museum” experience, continuing operations for now.[2]
- Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, was announced to close at the end of the 2025 season as part of a strategic review of the portfolio, with potential redevelopment of the site; this followed broader discussions about margins and profitability at other parks.[1]
If you’d like, I can try to pull more recent updates or confirm exact closure dates and transition plans for specific parks. Please tell me which park(s) you’re most interested in.
Citations:
- Six Flags California’s Great America closure plans and timing.[3][1]
- Six Flags Great America (Illinois) 50th season celebrations and ongoing operations.[2]
- Six Flags America closure announcement in Maryland.[1]