California’s Great America in Santa Clara announces final season: What guests need to know

(KRON) -- California's Great America in Santa Clara announced Friday that 2027 will be its final season, after operating for more than 50 years.

Park officials said the location is closing due to the park's land lease expiring in June 2028 that will not be renewed. "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision that 2027 will be the park's final season."

Tens of millions of guests have visited the theme park since it opened in 1976, according to California's Great America.

"For more than five decades, this Santa Clara theme park has brought people together, created family traditions and served as the backdrop for unforgettable memories," said Dave Vosejpka, park manager of California's Great America in a news release. "The Farewell Season is an opportunity for generations of Bay Area guests to return, spend time with family and friends, and revisit the attractions and traditions that have made the park in Santa Clara, California such a meaningful part of the community."

California's Great America has provided details below for what guests need to know and how to make the most of the park's final season:

• Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA will open for its Farewell Season in March 2027 and conclude operations on Labor Day 2027. Additional details regarding the 2027 operating calendar, including operating days and hours, will be announced at a later date.
• Guests will have one final season to experience the rides, attractions and traditions that have made the park a Bay Area favorite for more than 50 years.
• Group outings, corporate events, student and youth group visits will continue throughout the 2027 Farewell Season.
• Guests can make the most of the Farewell Season with a 2027 Gold or Prestige Pass, which includes unlimited visits throughout the final season and valuable passholder benefits.
• Gold and Prestige Passholders can also enjoy access to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA, where families can get up close with incredible animals, discover marine life, and enjoy a full day of attractions together in one unique destination.

More information regarding the park's final season can be found here.