Six Flags is selling 7 parks. See which ones, why.
- Six Flags announced it is selling seven of its amusement and water parks to EPR Properties.
- The sale is part of a strategy to strengthen the company's finances following its merger with Cedar Fair.
- The parks being sold will continue to operate under the Six Flags brand for the current year.
- Season passholders will still have access to the seven parks being sold for this year.
Six Flags is selling off seven of its parks.
A company called EPR Properties will buy the parks for $331 million, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced in a news release on March 5.
Six Flags is the nation's largest operator of regional amusement parks. EPR Properties describes itself as a "leading experiential real estate investment trust" and already owns numerous parks and attractions around the U.S. and Canada.
“Consistent with our strategy, this divestiture enables us to concentrate our capital, leadership and operational focus on the properties that we believe generate the strongest returns and offer the greatest long-term upside,” Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly said in a statement.
Which Six Flags parks are being sold?
- Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston in Texas (not to be confused with the one in New Braunfels)
- Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, New York
- Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal
- Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri
- Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota
- Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri
What will happen to the parks?
Eventually, the seven parks are expected to go under the brand of Enchanted Parks but for this year, they will continue with Six Flags branding.
"We understand how meaningful these parks are to the communities they serve and to the guests who have grown up visiting them. Our teams at these locations have created countless memories, and they are an important part of the Six Flags family," Six Flags posted on its official blog.
"We are confident in the future of these parks under the care of EPR and its operating partners, who have strong experience managing parks of this scale. At the same time, this decision allows Six Flags to invest more deeply in the parks with the greatest opportunity for growth and innovation," the blog post continued.
Will season passholders still be able to visit?
Yes. Six Flags said all season passes and multi-park privileges will continue through the 2026 season.
Why is Six Flags selling parks?
Six Flags says the sale is a move to "strengthen" its foundation, "sharpen" its focus and "support" the company's long-term growth.
The North Carolina-based company has struggled to gain its financial footing since merging with Cedar Fair in 2024. It closed its Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park in Bowie, Maryland, at the end of the 2025 season.
This sale will leave 34 parks under the Six Flags flagship. The company says that puts them in their best position yet to invest in new rides and attractions, improve infrastructure and invest in new shows at its remaining parks.
"This next chapter isn’t just about creating a more focused company, it is about unlocking our full potential and building a stronger Six Flags for our guests, our team members and our communities," according to Six Flags.
(This story has been updated to clarify the locations of Michigan's Adventure and Valleyfair.)