Welcome to Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts, the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain. Originally founded as a picnic grove named Gallup's Grove in 1870, the park evolved over a century into Riverside Park before being acquired by Premier Parks and rebranded in 2000. Today, you will discover the largest theme park in New England, packed with decades of classic amusement history and cutting-edge thrill rides set along picturesque grounds.
As you explore the park, you will navigate distinct themed areas, including Main Street U.S.A., the 1950s-inspired city of Rockville, Crackaxle Canyon, Gotham City, and DC Universe. Families with young children can spend time in specialized lands like Kidzopolis and Whistlestop Park. If you want to cool off on warm summer days, the adjacent Hurricane Harbor water park offers high-speed waterslides, wave pools, interactive splash zones, and lazy river attractions right on site.
Thrill-seekers will find an outstanding lineup of world-class roller coasters and record-breaking rides. You can experience the famous Superman The Ride hypercoaster, ride the hybrid coaster Wicked Cyclone, or brave Thunderbolt, the oldest coaster operating in its original location across the entire Six Flags chain. From soaring high on the 408-foot New England SkyScreamer swing ride to sampling spinning flat rides, the park caters to families and extreme ride enthusiasts alike.
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 New England 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 |
|---|---|
| Historic River Access | Historically accessed via steamship prior to 1900. |
| Historic Railway | The Springfield Street Railway extended its transit line to the park in 1900. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Operating Season | Mid to late April through late October | The park operates seasonally from spring through autumn annually. |
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 features an expanded water park area named Hurricane Harbor with wave pools and slides.
- Thunderbolt is the oldest roller coaster operating in its original location in the Six Flags chain.
- Town regulations in Agawam permit roller coasters up to 200 feet in height.