Located in Woodmore near Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Six Flags America sat roughly 15 miles east of Washington, D.C., and 30 miles from Baltimore. Originally opened in 1974 as a drive-through wildlife preserve financed by Ross Perot and operated by ABC, the site evolved into the Wild World water park, then Adventure World under Premier Parks. In 1999, it officially rebranded as Six Flags America, expanding its footprint and entertainment options for visitors across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Spanning 131 acres of amusement space within a larger 515-acre property, the park was arranged into themed lands including Gotham City and Mardi Gras. It achieved renown for its diverse collection of thrill rides, hypercoasters, inverted coasters, historic wooden coasters, and flat rides. Connected to the property was Hurricane Harbor Maryland, an expansive water park featuring massive wave pools, lazy rivers, multi-slide towers, and high-speed water coasters designed to cool off summer guests.
The destination catered to thrill-seekers and families alike, offering dedicated children's zones alongside high-intensity drop towers and launched roller coasters. Operating seasonally with summer water park access and fall events, the property permanently closed on November 2, 2025, following a corporate merger and portfolio restructuring. The site was subsequently sold to Thirty Five Ventures and TPA Group for future mixed-use redevelopment.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Six Flags America change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car | Located in Woodmore/Upper Marlboro, Maryland, about 15 miles east of Washington, D.C. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Season | Spring through early Autumn | Included access to Hurricane Harbor Maryland water park. |
| Halloween Season | Fall | Park operated seasonal autumn events prior to permanent closure. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- The park and its adjacent water park, Hurricane Harbor Maryland, permanently closed in late 2025.
- The site's 515 acres were sold in 2026 for mixed-use real estate redevelopment.