Six Flags Great America

🎢 Active: 16 ☠️ Defunct: 8 👥 Credits Logged: 0
About the Park

Six Flags Great America is located in Gurnee, IL. It opened 1976, and today features 16 active roller 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
🎢 Fun Facts About Six Flags Great America
Fact 1: Six Flags Great America features the iconic roller coaster, Goliath, which boasts a 180-foot drop and reaches speeds of 72 mph.

Fact 2: The park's Hurricane Harbor water park is included with admission, offering fun-filled water attractions and slides for the whole family to enjoy.

Fact 3: Six Flags Great America opened in 1976 and was the first Six Flags park built outside of Texas, making it a beloved Midwestern destination.
Updated: November 13, 2025