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California's Great America Faces October 2027 Shutdown Without Lease Renewal

The park’s lease runs through June 2028 with a single five-year extension option available to address its low profit margins.

An aerial view of California’s Great America in Santa Clara, Calif.
Six Flags may shut down California’s Great America in Santa Clara after the 2027 season if it does not extend its land lease, which expires in 2028.
The Patriot roller coaster takes riders through a 360-degree loop during a preview ride at California’s Great America in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, March 31, 2017. 
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Overview

  • In 2022 Cedar Fair sold 112 acres beneath the park to Prologis for $310 million and signed a leaseback through 2028.
  • Cedar Fair’s merger with Six Flags in 2024 created one of North America’s largest theme park operators.
  • Six Flags CFO Brian Witherow said low margins could force closure after the 2027 Halloween season if no lease extension is exercised.
  • The company has not reached a final decision and is working with Santa Clara officials and the community on next steps.
  • Prologis is developing a master plan for the site and the park is set to celebrate its 50th season in 2026.