Six Flags, the parent company of more than 40 amusement parks across North America, announced the closure of its sole Maryland location in May.
For many, including Washington, D.C. resident Lise Bruneau, Six Flags America holds a special place in their hearts. Bruneau has been taking her family to the park for 16 years, where her son learned to swim and she rekindled her childhood love for amusement parks.
“We will feel its loss,” she said of the park. “I feel it already.”
The park, along with its water park Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, closed permanently on Sunday, drawing a crowd of all ages for a final day of reminiscing.
Author's summary: Six Flags America closes its doors after 16 years.