Six Flags America to Close, Ending a 25-Year Amusement Legacy

In a surprise move, Six Flags announced that its Washington D.C.-area amusement park—Six Flags America—will permanently shut down after the 2025 season. The 500-acre venue, which opened under the Six Flags name in 1999, has been a mainstay for family outings and thrill-seekers. Citing strategic restructuring, the company plans to sell or redevelop the land, leaving local residents and longtime employees stunned. Founded on a site with history dating back decades (including some rides among the region’s oldest), the park’s closure ends an era of summer fun near Bowie, Maryland. While the park intends a “grand farewell” season, many families lament losing an iconic entertainment spot.