Six Flags introduced it would shut one among its parks: Six Flags America and its water park, Hurricane Harbor, CEO Richard A. Zimmerman introduced in a press release. Calling it a “tough resolution,” Zimmerman famous that they “acknowledge the influence it would have on” their company.

“We’re grateful to our park associates who work arduous to create lifelong recollections for our company, and Six Flags is dedicated to supporting all impacted associates by the closure course of on the finish of this 12 months,” Zimmerman added.

Under, discover out why Six Flags America is closing down and when.

Which Six Flags Location Is Closing?

Six Flags America and its waterpark, Hurricane Harbor, is positioned in Woodmore, Maryland. Councilmember Wala Belgay known as the incoming shutdown “deeply disappointing” for the residents of Prince George’s County in a public assertion.

“This amusement park has not solely offered leisure and recollections for numerous households, however it has additionally been a important group accomplice,” Belgay added.

Per NBC Washington, Belgay additionally identified, “Many individuals are very annoyed and unhappy and confused as to what’s occurring and amidst we’re additionally coping with the assault on our federal staff, so individuals are shedding their jobs. So, it’s quite a lot of information that folks don’t need. We do need to calm individuals down. Persons are so involved that that is going to show into an enormous housing complicated — it isn’t zoned for housing. So, we’re going to take a look at financial improvement as the important thing right here.”

Why Is the Maryland Six Flags Closing?

Zimmerman defined that the closure of Six Flags America is a part of reshaping its “park portfolio.”

“As a part of our complete overview of our park portfolio, we’ve decided that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor will not be a strategic match with the corporate’s long-term progress plan,” Zimmerman mentioned.

Round 70 individuals work for the park, and the closure is predicted to occur on November 2, 2025. In response to The New York Publish, park staff can be paid a severance.