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Six Flags Sells Seven Parks, Including Worlds of Fun, to EPR Properties
The sale will allow Six Flags to focus on a more streamlined portfolio of 34 parks across North America.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has agreed to sell seven of its amusement parks, including Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, to EPR Properties, a Kansas City-based real estate investment trust. The sale is part of Six Flags' strategy to streamline its park portfolio and focus on long-term growth opportunities. Under the agreement, the parks will continue operating normally through the 2026 season, and EPR Properties plans to partner with experienced operators to manage the properties.
Why it matters
The sale of these parks, including the iconic Worlds of Fun, marks a significant shift in the regional entertainment landscape. While the transition is not expected to immediately impact day-to-day operations, it raises questions about the long-term future and development of these beloved community attractions.
The details
The seven parks included in the sale are Michigan's Adventure, Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston, Texas, Six Flags Great Escape in New York, La Ronde in Montreal, Six Flags St. Louis, Valleyfair in Minnesota, and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. Six Flags says the decision is part of a broader strategy to focus investment and innovation on parks with the greatest opportunities for expansion and enhanced guest experiences.
- Six Flags announced the sale on March 5, 2026.
- The parks will continue operating normally through the 2026 season.
The players
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
A major American theme park and entertainment company that owns and operates 27 theme parks and water parks across North America.
EPR Properties
A Kansas City-based real estate investment trust that specializes in experiential properties such as entertainment venues and attractions.
Enchanted Parks
A company that EPR Properties plans to partner with to manage the six U.S. parks included in the sale.
Worlds of Fun
A popular amusement park in Kansas City that has been a major regional attraction for decades, drawing visitors from across Missouri, Kansas, and neighboring states.
What’s next
EPR Properties plans to partner with experienced park operators, including Enchanted Parks, to manage the properties after the sale is completed.
The takeaway
The sale of these seven parks, including the iconic Worlds of Fun, marks a significant shift in the regional entertainment landscape. While the transition is not expected to immediately impact day-to-day operations, it raises questions about the long-term future and development of these beloved community attractions under new ownership.
