Six Flags Selling 7 Amusement Parks for $345 Million

The sale includes parks in Michigan, Texas, New York, Canada, Missouri, and Minnesota.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

Six Flags announced it is selling seven of its theme parks across the U.S. and Canada to EPR Properties for $345 million. The parks included in the sale are Michigan Adventure, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston, Six Flags Great Escape, Six Flags La Ronde, Six Flags St. Louis, Valleyfair, and Worlds of Fun. Six Flags will continue to operate an additional 34 properties across North America.

Why it matters

The sale allows Six Flags to focus on its highest-potential parks and build a stronger foundation for the future, though it means the loss of several beloved regional amusement parks. The transaction highlights ongoing consolidation in the theme park industry as operators look to streamline their portfolios.

The details

Under the deal, EPR Properties, a real estate investment trust company, will acquire the seven theme parks for $345 million. All seven parks will continue normal operations through 2026, and season passes and active memberships will be honored. Pricing for the parks may change in the future under the new ownership, and details on dining plans are still being determined.

  • The sale was announced on March 5, 2026.
  • The seven parks will continue normal operations through 2026.

The players

Six Flags

A major American amusement park corporation that operates 34 properties across North America.

EPR Properties

A Kansas City, Missouri-based real estate investment trust company that is acquiring the seven Six Flags parks for $345 million.

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What’s next

The sale is expected to close by the end of 2026, at which point EPR Properties will take over operations of the seven acquired parks.

The takeaway

The Six Flags sale reflects ongoing consolidation in the theme park industry as operators look to streamline their portfolios and focus on their highest-potential assets. While it means the loss of several beloved regional parks, the transaction allows Six Flags to invest in enhancing its core properties and delivering better experiences for guests.