The Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and America are permanently shutting. On May 1, 2025, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, which bills itself as “the largest amusement park operator in North America,” announced the news. Bowie, Maryland, in Prince George’s County, is home to Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags America. “After the 2025 operating season,” the company says, they will close. According to the company, Sunday, November 2, 2025, will be the park’s last day of operation.
A senior official was disappointed. The park has been “a cherished part of our county’s identity, a source of joy for families, and a hub of economic activity,” acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson told WTOP-TV. “The property, which is approximately 500 acres, will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing portfolio optimization program,” according to the release. “The company has engaged CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services and investments, to market the property for sale.”
In the statement, Six Flags President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman stated, “After conducting a thorough analysis of our park portfolio, we have concluded that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor do not strategically align with the company’s long-term growth plan.” We think that marketing the property for renovation will yield the maximum value and return on investment after weighing our options. As we strive to realize the full potential of our portfolio, we expect significant interest in the property and will keep pursuing options for portfolio optimization strategically,” Zimmerman continued.
According to the press release, Six Flags America has roughly 70 full-time employees. “This was a tough choice, and we understand how it will affect our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park employees and visitors,” Zimmerman continued. “We appreciate our park employees who put in a lot of effort to make our visitors’ stays unforgettable, and Six Flags is dedicated to helping all affected employees get through the closure process by the end of this year,” he added. “This final season will be an opportunity to celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor, which have been an important part of the local community.”
Benefits such as severance “will be provided to all eligible associates,” according to the press release. “The closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial results in 2025.” According to the firm, all 2025 season passes and tickets “will be honored throughout the final operating season at Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor,” According to their website, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation runs nine resorts, fifteen water parks, and 27 amusement parks in 17 states in the US, Canada, and Mexico.