A chain amusement park and water park have both closed in Arlington, Maryland, US.
Six Flags America was home to a host of thrilling rides, shows and attractions, including a dedicated children’s area and rides for the whole family. The park has a strong portfolio of coasters including the 222ft tall Superman: Ride of Steel, wooden coasters The Wild One and Roar, plus Maryland’s only floorless coaster, Firebird.
Hurricane Harbor Maryland water park featured a variety of water slides, a lazy river, three kids areas and an 800,000-gallon wave pool.
The announcement follows the recent merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags, however the announcement came as a shock to many.
Six Flags America has only recently made major investments in the park, including the retheme of Coyote Creek into a transformed realm called SteamTown. This included a brand-new signature Zamperla attraction for the whole family, SteamWhirler, and the retheme and enhancement of three ‘fan-favourite’ attractions, plus the return of the award-winning Six Flags America stunt show with a new steampunk theme.
At the time, general manager Ramar Vaughan stated: “SteamTown is an important step in our major, multi-year investment in guest experience and park improvement. We are excited for all of the new experiences and enhancements that SteamTown will provide.
Tides of change
Six Flags America also opened a major investment at nearby Hurricane Harbor Maryland only just last year. RipQurl Blaster was an innovative WhiteWater West water coaster which took riders in a raft for a white-knuckle ride through three powerful uphill rip currents while zig-zagging through 550 feet of twists and turns. The ride featured three drops, three Reverse AquaLucent hairpin turns, and a pitch-black wall-hugging helix finale before the final splashdown. When it opened to the public in May 2024, it was the mid-Atlantic’s tallest ride of its kind.
Likewise, the announcement from Vaughan was filled with optimism: “Hurricane Harbor Maryland is the best family getaway and it just got better with the addition of RipQurl Blaster water coaster.
“We are committed to being the choice destination for families in the DMV and we’re investing for generations to come.”
Hurricane Harbor Maryland closed at the end of the summer season on 6th September 2025. Six Flags America closed permanently on 2nd November 2025.
Following the announcement of a Q2 2025 loss, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced it will head into the new year with a significant change in its leadership lineup.
Photo credit: Six Flags
