Great America, the Bay Area's premier theme park, is closing for good. Here's when

Los Angeles Times - Nov 7, 2026

Great America, the beloved hometown theme park for generations of Northern Californians, has announced there will be one more season of roller coasters and funnel cakes before the gates close for good.

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