Enchanted Parks Acquires Six Regional Amusement Parks

Partnership with EPR Properties expands entertainment portfolio across the U.S.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Enchanted Parks, a leading owner and operator in the entertainment and leisure industry, has announced a partnership with EPR Properties to acquire six established regional parks from Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. The transaction is expected to close in March, subject to customary approvals. The acquisition will bring together a growing collection of long-standing community attractions under the Enchanted Parks brand, with a commitment to preserving each park's unique identity, supporting employees, and focusing on the guest experience.

Why it matters

This acquisition reinforces Enchanted Parks' position as a major player in the regional amusement park industry, allowing the company to expand its portfolio and reach across the United States. The move also highlights the ongoing consolidation and evolution of the theme park sector, as larger operators seek to acquire and integrate smaller regional parks into their networks.

The details

The six parks being acquired by Enchanted Parks include Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, MO), Valleyfair (Minneapolis, MN), Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), Schlitterbahn Water park Galveston (Galveston, TX), Michigan's Adventure (Muskegon, MI), and Six Flags Great Escape (Queensbury, NY). Enchanted Parks will also acquire Water Safari Resort (Old Forge, NY) and Diggerland USA (West Berlin, NJ) as part of the transaction. The company plans to maintain the unique identities of each park while implementing operational improvements and strategic reinvestment.

  • The transaction is expected to close in March 2026, subject to customary approvals.

The players

Enchanted Parks

A leading owner and operator in the entertainment and leisure industry, focused on delivering memorable experiences across amusement parks, water parks, and destination attractions.

EPR Properties

A leading diversified experiential real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in select enduring experiential properties.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

The company that is selling the six regional parks to Enchanted Parks and EPR Properties.

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What they’re saying

“Our team has spent decades operating parks like these. We understand how much they mean to their communities, their employees and the families who visit year after year. Our responsibility is to operate them safely, keep them clean and welcoming, and ensure they continue to deliver the fun experiences guests expect.”

— James Harhi, CEO, Enchanted Parks (digitalmedianet.com)

“These parks already have talented, dedicated teams in place. Our focus is to continue to support those employees, listen to their expertise and give them the tools and resources to succeed. When team members feel supported, guests feel the difference immediately.”

— Franceen Gonzales, Chief Operating Officer, Enchanted Parks (digitalmedianet.com)

What’s next

The transaction is expected to close in March 2026, subject to customary approvals. Enchanted Parks has stated that its focus will be on supporting the existing teams at the acquired parks, preserving the guest experience, and implementing operational improvements and strategic reinvestment.

The takeaway

This acquisition represents a significant expansion of Enchanted Parks' regional amusement park portfolio, solidifying the company's position as a major player in the industry. The move also highlights the ongoing consolidation and evolution of the theme park sector, as larger operators seek to acquire and integrate smaller regional parks into their networks.