A THEME park which has welcomed millions of thrill-seekers has announced it will be closing its doors for good next year.
Six Flags confirmed the closure of its Great America park in California, due to issues with its lease and that this season will be its last.
The theme park which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year first opened in Santa Clara in 1976, but will close next September.
The reason for its closure is due to the expiration of its lease in June 2028.
It’s currently closed for winter, but will reopen for what it has called its ‘Farewell Season’ in March 2027.
Six Flags has said it’s the last chance for fans to ride its rollercoasters and attractions before it permanently closes on September 6, 2027.
Some of the most popular rides include Gold Striker – a wooden rollercoaster which has top speeds of 54mph.
Another is called Flight Deck which travels at 50mph with loops and twists, and the Drop Tower which plunges at 220 feet.
The Grizzly is considered one of the most nostalgic rides, the wooden rollercoaster opened in 1986.
The waterpark opened in 2004 as Crocodile Dundee’s Boomerang Bay but is now known as South Bay Shores.
It has a large wave pool, lazy river, raft ride, splash park for smaller children and Pacific Surge is where visitors will find the extreme water slides.
After the closure announcement, previous visitors took to social media, one wrote: “I remember the first day it opened. Great memories.”
Another added: “I went there on my honeymoon back in 1979. We had so much fun. This really makes me sad.”
It’s not just members of the public that has visited the park, the occasional celebrity has been spotted there too.
Jin (Kim Seok-jin) from K-pop band BTS visited California’s Great America in Santa Clara earlier this year.
According to reports he was spotted munching on churros and waiting in-line to ride the Gold Striker.
Park Manager Dave Vosejpka said: “For more than five decades, this Santa Clara theme park has brought people together, created family traditions and served as the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
“The Farewell Season is an opportunity for generations of Bay Area guests to return, spend time with family and friends, and revisit the attractions and traditions that have made the park in Santa Clara, California such a meaningful part of the community.”
After its closure, the closest Six Flags will be Discovery Kingdom in the San Francisco Bay Area.