Six Flags Closing In Maryland. What It Means For New Jersey

There was talk months ago about possible closures and changes coming to some parks across the country, and now a theme park that has been around for decades is closing, with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announcing that the location is no longer a "strategic fit."

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Six Flags America And Hurricane Harbor In Bowie, Maryland, Will Close Later This Year

The Six Flags property will close for good this November, leaving many extremely upset and disappointed to hear the news.

Fox Business reports:

"As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan," Six Flags President and CEO Richard Zimmerman said in a statement. "After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment."

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What Does It Mean For Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, New Jersey?

There's plenty of excitement at Six Flags Great Adventure here in New Jersey with the debut of its newest thrill ride, The Flash: Vertical Velocity, but it comes with a bit of disappointment with the recent closures of several popular rides, including Kingda Ka and Green Lantern.

Opening day was March 29th, with the park currently open on weekends, but starting on May 22nd, the park will be open every day through Labor Day, weather permitting, according to NorthJersey.com.

The water park, Hurricane Harbor, will open to the public on May 17th.