Six Flags Sells Seven Parks to EPR Properties for $331 Million in Major Portfolio Shake-Up

Six Flags Entertainment is selling some of its lower-performing parks to EPR Properties for $331 million.

I had no idea there were "low-performing" parks under the Six Flags banner. I guess you learn something new every day.

Anyway, the plan is to streamline its portfolio and focus more on investing in its strongest parks.

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What the Sale Means for Season Pass Holders and Park Visitors

The seven parks being sold will continue to operate as usual through this year, including honoring season passes and memberships.

Six Flags Attendance Decline: The Financial Struggles Behind the Decision

The thing is, 2025 wasn't a great year for Great America or Six Flags in general. Declining attendance followed major financial losses for the year.

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Good News for Chicagoland: Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Are Safe

In case you are wondering, Six Flags Great America in Gurnee and Hurricane Harbor in Rockford were not sold.

It would be a dubious time to sell Six Flags in Gurnee, too, considering they are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

The Full List of Six Flags Parks Being Sold to EPR Properties

  • Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, MI
  • Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston, TX
  • Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY
  • Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal, Quebec
  • Six Flags St. Louis in St. Louis, MO
  • Valleyfair in Minneapolis, MN
  • Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO

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