Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America

🎢 Active: 16 ☠️ Defunct: 8 👥 Credits Logged: 0

About the Park

Six Flags Great America is located in Gurnee, IL. Opening in 1976, the park has been in service for 50 years featuring 16 active coasters and 8 defunct coasters.

🎢 Active Coasters
☠️ Historic & Retired Coasters
  • Déjà Vu
    • Steel | Vekoma
    2001–2007
  • Gulf Coaster
    • Steel | Allan Herschell Company
    1976–1977
  • Iron Wolf
    • Steel | Bolliger & Mabillard
    1990–2011
  • Ragin' Cajun
    • Steel | Reverchon
    2004–2013
  • Rolling Thunder
    • Steel | Intamin Amusement Rides
    1989–1995
  • Shockwave
    • Steel | Arrow Dynamics
    1988–2002
  • Tidal Wave
    • Steel | Schwarzkopf
    1978–1991
  • Z-Force
    • Steel | Intamin Amusement Rides
    1985–1987
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🎢 Fun Facts About Six Flags Great America
Fact 1: Six Flags Great America opened in 1976, making it one of the oldest amusement parks in the Six Flags chain.

Fact 2: The park's tallest coaster, Goliath, reaches a height of 165 feet and features a 180-degree vertical loop.

Fact 3: Six Flags Great America includes a water park, Hurricane Harbor, offering seasonal fun with slides and pools for all ages.
Updated: February 12, 2026