Six Flags parks operating in New York
According to Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's official park directory, one Six Flags-owned property currently operates in New York, plus one formerly Six Flags-owned park now under new ownership:
Six Flags Darien Lake
Corfu, NY — amusement park and water park; the only Six Flags Entertainment Corporation-owned property remaining in New York
The Great Escape (formerly Six Flags Great Escape)
Queensbury, NY — sold to EPR Properties; Six Flags branding phases out after the 2026 season
Ownership change: the Great Escape is no longer a Six Flags-owned park. In March 2026, Six Flags announced the sale of seven parks — including the Great Escape in Queensbury, NY — to EPR Properties for $331 million. The sale of the U.S. parks closed April 6, 2026, and the park is now operated by Enchanted Parks under EPR ownership. Six Flags and Enchanted Parks agreed the Great Escape could keep using the "Six Flags" name and branding only through the end of the 2026 season, after which it is expected to operate under a different name. If you were injured at the Great Escape before the sale closed, Six Flags entities may still be a relevant defendant; if you were injured afterward, the current operator (Enchanted Parks / EPR-affiliated entities) is the relevant party — an attorney can confirm the correct defendant based on your injury date.
New York's statute of limitations
- 3 years — the general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York, under CPLR § 214(5).
- The clock generally starts on the date of the injury.
- Missing the 3-year window generally bars the claim permanently, subject to limited exceptions such as tolling for injured minors.
- Claims against certain public entities can carry much shorter notice-of-claim deadlines (as short as 90 days) — this generally does not apply to a privately owned park like Six Flags Darien Lake, but always confirm with an attorney given your specific facts.
A real, pending New York Six Flags lawsuit
A negligence lawsuit filed in 2026 shows a real New York Six Flags case working through the legal system right now:
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June 28, 2026
Harrison G. Huffman rides the Tantrum roller coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake. Park staff allegedly misplace the sandals he left at the ride entrance, and he is left to walk barefoot across hot asphalt back to his vehicle.
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June–July 2026
Huffman receives EMS and medical treatment for second-degree burns and blistering to his feet.
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August 2026
Huffman files a negligence lawsuit against Six Flags Darien Lake and related entities, seeking damages for medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
What this means if you were injured in New York
The Darien Lake case shows that theme park injury claims in New York aren't limited to ride-mechanical failures — a park's failure to safely handle guests' belongings, or maintain safe walking surfaces, can support a real negligence claim. If you or a family member were injured at Six Flags Darien Lake or the Great Escape, the two steps that protect your legal rights are: report the injury to the park in writing immediately, and speak with an attorney well before New York's 3-year filing deadline.
Sources
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, official park directory — investors.sixflags.com/parks (confirms Six Flags Darien Lake as the only current NY property)
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, "Six Flags Further Streamlines Its Portfolio With Agreements to Divest Seven Parks" (March 2026 press release) — investors.sixflags.com
- Six Flags, "Looking Forward: A New Chapter for Six Flags" (company blog, confirms Six Flags branding at Great Escape phases out at end of 2026 season) — sixflags.com/blog/looking-forward-a-new-chapter-for-six-flags
- People, "Six Flags Officially Completes the Sale of 6 of Its U.S. Parks" (April 2026, confirms April 6, 2026 sale close and Enchanted Parks operation) — people.com/six-flags-officially-completes-the-sale-of-6-u-s-parks-11944655
- The Batavian, "Darien Lake patron sues theme park over June 28 incident" (August 2026) — thebatavian.com/brianquinn/darien-lake-patron-sues-theme-park-over-june-28-incident/648690
- The Daily News (Batavia, NY), "Burned feet lead to Six Flags Darien Lake lawsuit" — thedailynewsonline.com/news/burned-feet-lead-to-six-flags-darien-lake-lawsuit/article_69f4bebe-b911-489b-812c-3d821c7cca9c.html
- CPLR § 214(5), New York Consolidated Laws (personal injury statute of limitations) — via Justia: law.justia.com/codes/new-york/cvp/article-2/214/
- New York State Unified Court System, "Statute of Limitations Timetable" — nycourts.gov/help/representing-yourself-court/statute-limitations-timetable
Frequently asked questions
Which Six Flags parks are in New York?
Six Flags Darien Lake, in Corfu, NY, is the only park in New York still owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. The Great Escape, in Queensbury, NY, was sold to EPR Properties in April 2026 and now keeps the Six Flags name only through the end of the 2026 season.
Is the Great Escape still a Six Flags park?
No, not in ownership. Six Flags sold the Great Escape to EPR Properties (operated by Enchanted Parks) in a sale that closed April 6, 2026. It keeps using Six Flags branding only through the 2026 season under a licensing arrangement.
What is New York's statute of limitations for personal injury?
Three years from the date of injury, under CPLR § 214(5), subject to limited exceptions such as tolling for minors.
Have there been real lawsuits against a New York Six Flags park?
Yes — a negligence lawsuit filed in August 2026 against Six Flags Darien Lake alleges a rider suffered second-degree burns after park staff misplaced his sandals following a June 28, 2026 ride on the Tantrum coaster.
This page summarizes publicly available court filings, news reporting, and company statements for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Facts are attributed to the sources listed above. RollerCoasterInjury.com is an attorney-advertising and lead-generation site, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, EPR Properties, or Enchanted Parks.