Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that California's Great America in Santa Clara will close in 2027.
After more than 50 years in operation, the park will mark its final year in 2027 with a Farewell Season running from March until Labour Day on 6 September.
Since opening in 1976 as part of the US Bicentennial celebrations, California's Great America, in the San Francisco Bay Area, has welcomed tens of millions of guests.
California's Great America features roller coasters, family attractions and water rides across its 2027 final season Six Flags
The park's land was sold in 2022, with Six Flags leasing it back. The lease expires in June 2028, but the company has opted not to extend it.
"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."
California's Great America features more than 50 rides and attractions, including roller coasters Gold Striker, Flight Deck, Patriot and RailBlazer, as well as the Peanuts-themed Planet Snoopy area and South Bay Shores waterpark.
Six Flags prepares to close California's Great America following more than five decades of operationSix Flags
The park will mark its final season with activities celebrating its history, while visitors will be encouraged to share their memories through its digital and social media channels.
The planned closure follows Six Flags' ongoing review of its park portfolio following its 2024 merger with Cedar Fair.
The company previously said it was reviewing underperforming parks during its third-quarter earnings call on 7 November 2025.
Six Flags America in Maryland closed in November 2025, along with its Hurricane Harbor waterpark, while the company sold seven other parks to EPR Properties in 2026.
