California’s Great America Amusement Park to Close Permanently in 2027
California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara will permanently close on September 6, 2027. The park's operator, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, announced the closure after the expiration of its lease agreement on land sold to industrial real estate developer…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, November 6, 2026 — California’s Great America amusement park, a fixture in Santa Clara for over five decades, is slated for permanent closure on September 6, 2027. The announcement comes from the park’s operator, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, following the expiration of its lease agreement.
The land on which California’s Great America operates was sold to Prologis, an industrial real estate developer. This transaction marks the end of an era for the popular amusement park, which has been a regional entertainment destination since opening its gates.
Six Flags confirmed that the park will conduct a final season of operation throughout 2027, allowing visitors one last opportunity to experience its attractions. The park has been in operation for more than 50 years, drawing families and thrill-seekers from across the region.
The closure date of September 6, 2027, signifies the end of operations after a lease agreement concluded. Details regarding the future use of the site by Prologis were not specified in the announcement.
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