Goodbye to Six Flags: this iconic U.S. park closes for good after more than 20 years

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is permanently closing one of its Six Flags of America and Hurricane Harbor locations. The company announced that the location in Bowie, Maryland will close on November 2, 2025.

Oldest roller coaster at Six Flags - shut down

Six Flags President and CEO Richard Zimmerman said that the Six Flags of America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie no longer align with their long-term growth strategy.

“We considered a variety of possibilities and believe that marketing the home for renovation will provide the highest return on investment," said Zimmerman.

The park is home to the oldest roller coaster in the Six Flags system - Wild One, a wooden roller coaster built in 1917 - and is 98 feet tall with an 88-foot first drop. The future of Wild One, along with other rides at the park, remain uncertain.

The future of around 70 full-time employees is also affected as they lose their jobs at the park, though they will be offered severance. Local officials hope to redevelop the Six Flags site for the benefit of the community.

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