Six Flags America permanently closes after five decades of operation

Six Flags America closes after 50 years in Maryland

After more than 50 years in Maryland, amusement park Six Flags America closed its gates for good on Sunday. “Thank you, Six Flags America fans, for 50 years of family fun. We will always cherish the memories made together,” the Bowie, Md. park wrote on social media, along with a blue heart emoji. The Prince George’s County attraction opened in 1974 as The Wildlife Preserve, a drive-thru safari. After numerous changes in ownership and concept, un…

Six Flags of America in Maryland hosted visitors for the final time

Six Flags of America in Maryland welcomed visitors for the final time on Sunday, with the amusement park shutting down for good.

Beloved Six Flags amusement park closes after 50 years of thrills

The amusement park, known as the ‘thrill capital of DC,’ is ‘not a strategic fit,’ the company said in May

Beloved theme park permanently closes after 5 decades of fun

The last day was met with massive crowds and fans waiting more than 2 hours to experience favorite rides.

Six Flags America permanently closes after five decades of operation: 'I will be crying'

The amusement park shuttered on Sunday, leaving behind 51 years of historic attractions.Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty; Google Maps Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags AmericaKey PointsSix Flags America has closed after 51 years of operation.Fans criticized the chain for shuttering the historic 108-year-old Wild One roller coaster.Social media reports indicated that the Superman-themed coaster broke down on its final day.Fans are…

Six Flags closes park after 50 years

More than 50 years after its opening, a Six Flag amusement park is no more.