Six Flags theme park announces 2027 will be its final season
Farewell season dates
California’s Great America plans to welcome guests for a special Farewell Season from March until Labor Day on September 6, 2027. The park is in Santa Clara, California.
Six Flags described the season as a chance for Bay Area visitors to return with family and friends and revisit the park’s attractions and traditions. The company made the announcement Friday.
Lease decision sets closure
The park’s lease is set to expire in June 2028. Six Flags has chosen not to renew it, leaving 2027 as California’s Great America’s final season. Group outings, corporate events, and student and youth group visits are also planned to continue throughout 2027, according to park officials.
Park’s history and operator
California’s Great America opened in 1976 under the name Marriott’s Great America. It changed ownership several times over the years. The park later joined Cedar Fair’s amusement park portfolio. Cedar Fair merged with Six Flags in 2024.
Key points
- California’s Great America will close after its 2027 season.
- The Farewell Season is scheduled for March through September 6, 2027.
- Six Flags will not renew the lease, which expires in June 2028.
- Group events and youth visits are expected to continue through the final season.