California amusement park to close after more than 50 years — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-amusement-park-to-close-after-more-than-50-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. California's Great America to close after 2027 seasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-amusement-park-to-close-after-more-than-50-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-amusement-park-to-close-after-more-than-50-years#u198377Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:37:51 +0000California's Great America in Santa Clara will permanently close after its 2027 operating season, ending more than 50 years of operation. CBS News and SFGate report the park has confirmed its farewell season. The closure follows recent shutdown announcements at other California parks, including Fiesta Village and DropZone Waterpark, which will not return for 2027. No specific closing date beyond the end of the 2027 season has been provided.Why it mattersThe park opened in 1976 and has operated for over five decades in Santa Clara. Its closure adds to a wave of Southern California park shu