Is the Great America permanently closed in California?


Is the Great America permanently closed in California? California's Great America in Santa Clara now has an expiration date. The park operator Cedar Fair announced Monday that it sold the land and ultimately will close the park.


Does Great America shut down when raining?

The park is open as scheduled (usually with almost all rides operating), rain or shine. Want to check weather conditions before you go? Visit the Weather Channel.


Is Great America going to close permanently?

The park operator Cedar Fair announced Monday that it sold the land and ultimately will close the park.


What year is Great America closing?

Santa Clara eventually sold the land occupied by the park to Cedar Fair in 2019, who then sold it to Prologis in 2022. While Cedar Fair plans to eventually close the park by 2033, the land rental agreement is a six-year lease through 2028 that gives Prologis the option of extending it another five years.


Is Great America shut down?

The announcement of the permanent closure of California's Great America prompted an outpouring of nostalgia and sadness among Bay Area residents — but one Fresno-area man is attempting to resurrect the park with a new theme.