Six Flags' financial troubles threaten St. Louis park's future
EUREKA, Mo. - Six Flags St. Louis is facing concerns about a potential closure due to financial struggles of its parent company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
Last year, Six Flags and its longtime rival, Cedar Fair, merged to create Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, which reported a $100 million net loss in its second quarter. Attendance was down across its 42 amusement and water parks, contributing to the financial difficulties.
Despite the overall decline in attendance, unofficial tracking methods show that attendance at Six Flags St. Louis remains steady. Eureka officials have stated that Six Flags is investing in repairs, concession upgrades, and new rides to keep the park entertaining.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation previously announced that its Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor parks in Bowie, Maryland would close after the 2025 operating season.
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