Park Information

General Information - Park History - Ownership
Location - Park Characteristics - Rides

 
General Information
Park Location: 542 N. II Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031 USA
Web Address: http://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica
Phone Number: (847) 249-4636
Total Rides: 50
Roller Coasters: 14
 
Park History
Hollywood director Randall Duell designed Six Flags Great America. It was originally built and owned by Marriott Corporation in 1976. In May of 1984, the Park was purchased by Six Flags Corporation and became the seventh park in the Six Flags family of regional theme parks. In 1991, Time Warner Enterprises facilitated the recapitalization of Six Flags Corporation and gained controlling interest in the company. In 1998, Time Warner sold Six Flags Theme Parks to Premier Parks of Oklahoma City. As of June 2000, Premier Parks officially changed its name to Six Flags, Inc.
 
Ownership
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City, is the largest regional theme park operator in the world with 13 major parks in the United States, Mexico and Canada and approximately 800 rides (including more than 120 roller coasters).
 
Location
Six Flags Great America is located in Gurnee, Illinois midway between Chicago and Milwaukee off I-94 at the Grand Avenue East (Rt. 132) exit.
 
Park Characteristics

Six Flags Great America's design features themed areas that highlight different aspects of Americana.

CAROUSEL PLAZA welcomes each Guest into the wonderful world of fantasy and excitement with a beautiful 10-story carousel.

HOMETOWN SQUARE takes Guests into rural 1920s America.

COUNTY FAIR recreates all the excitement and thrills of a real county fair as it was celebrated at the turn of the 20th century.

SOUTHWEST TERRITORY transports Guests back to a frontier Western town, complete with a Spanish-style mission and cobble-stone walkways.

YUKON TERRITORY is an authentically landscaped area resembling the rugged Klondike region during the Gold Rush era.

YANKEE HARBOR brings Guests to an old New England fishing village.

ORLEANS PLACE reproduces the aesthetic charm of the New Orleans French Quarter circa 1850.

MARDI GRAS it's a non-stop Mardi Gras party!
 
The Greatest Thrill Rides on Earth
Six Flags Great America is home to 14 thrilling coasters, four drenching water rides, three interactive children’s areas, a 13 acre waterpark and much, much more! From the wildest roller coasters and waterslides to light-hearted family rides, Six Flags Great America has something for everyone!