After serving and entertaining visitors for more than five decades, a popular California-based amusement park is gearing up to close its doors, with one final season to enjoy its water park, family attractions, and roller coasters. The park in question is California’s Great America in Santa Clara, which will close after Labor Day 2027. On Friday, November 6, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced it will operate the park for its final day, ending a 51-year run that began in 1976.
Since opening as part of the United States’ Bicentennial celebrations, the theme park has welcomed tens of millions of visitors, making it one of the Bay Area’s most popular family destinations.
“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.
Great America will have one final season in 2027
The website has been offering its best Farewell Season deal to visitors; according to its official website, travelers can enjoy iconic roller coasters and the splash-filled excitement of South Bay Shores Waterpark, all with one admission. Vosejpka also encouraged travelers of all generations to return for the final season.
“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,” he said.
Why is California’s Great America closing?
In 2022, the theme park’s former owner, Cedar Fair, sold the 112-acre site for $310 million to real estate company Prologis. However, the amusement park continues to operate via a lease agreement. Following Cedar Fair’s merger with Six Flags in 2024, the company decided not to extend the arrangements. As a result, the park will shut down operations in 2027.
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