1End of the ride as Six Flags America permanently closes in Bowie

BOWIE, MD – The gates closed for the final time Sunday night at Six Flags America, ending a 50-year run filled with roller coasters, water slides, and family memories in Prince George’s County.

Originally opened in 1974 as The Wildlife Preserve, the 131-acre amusement park changed hands and names several times before becoming Six Flags America in 1999. Now, after decades as a regional entertainment staple, the park is permanently shut down and will be placed on the market for redevelopment.

Crowds gathered over the weekend to bid farewell. Many visitors reflected on childhood visits, birthday traditions, and summers spent on thrill rides like Superman: Ride of Steel, Batwing, and Harley Quinn. The park featured more than

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