US EditionPopular Maryland Amusement Park To Close, Leaving Officials Stunned
- The amusement park complex in Bowie, including the water park, will cease operations after the 2025 season, with the final day open to visitors set for November 2, 2025.
- Richard A. Zimmerman, Six Flags' President and CEO, explained that the decision to close the Bowie park aligns with the company’s evaluation that the site does not align with its future expansion objectives.
- Approximately 70 full-time employees at the parks will receive severance and benefits, and the 500-acre property will be put up for sale with the goal of maximizing its value through redevelopment opportunities.
- Prince George’s County officials expressed surprise and sadness, with Acting Executive Tara Jackson committing to a thoughtful redevelopment process supporting jobs and community benefit.
- The closure ends decades of local economic and cultural activity, leaving the county to explore alternative entertainment options amid uncertainty about the site's future use.
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Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags to close in Bowie - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
BOWIE, Md. — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) announced on May 1, 2025, that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, will permanently close after the 2025 operating season, concluding over five decades of entertainment on the 500-acre site. The property will be marketed for redevelopment, with CBRE engaged to oversee the sale, as part of the company’s portfolio optimization program. The park’s final operating da…
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