An investment group led by NBA superstar and DMV native Kevin Durant has purchased the former Six Flags America site in Prince George’s County, Maryland — a 515-acre property that officials say will be transformed into a year-round mixed-use destination.
What happened
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced Wednesday that Durant’s investment firm, 35V, and Atlanta-based real estate firm TPA Group were selected by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to acquire the property in Bowie, roughly 20 miles outside Washington, D.C.
The former amusement park closed permanently in November 2025 after operating for more than 50 years in Prince George’s County. Six Flags told investors last May that the Bowie location was “not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan.” The closure came just days after the county learned it would also lose the Washington Commanders to a new stadium back in D.C.
TPA Group, led by J. Bradford Smith, has invested more than $40 billion across over 300 projects, according to the firm’s website. Its portfolio includes master-planned communities, multifamily housing, office, industrial, and digital infrastructure developments.
Why it matters for Prince George’s County
The deal carries symbolic weight. Durant was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland. County leaders framed the acquisition as a homecoming.
“This is a new chapter for Prince George’s County and one that will be guided by a son of Prince George’s County, NBA legend Kevin Durant,” Braveboy told WTOP.
Braveboy said the county plans to work with Wanda Durant, Kevin’s mother and president of the Durant Family Foundation, to ensure the project reflects the community’s vision.
Economically, the former amusement park generated only about $3 million in annual tax revenue — a figure county leaders view as far below the property’s potential. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha stressed the importance of maximizing that return.
“You’re talking about, what was it, $3 million, compared to how much property they’re sitting on,” Oriadha said. “We don’t want to get an undervalued project there.”
What’s next
Current plans center on a mixed-use entertainment destination that could include dining, sports-related facilities, and what officials described as a potential “amusement experience” — though not a traditional seasonal theme park.
“I’m looking at an entertainment destination that could include an amusement experience, but not a seasonal experience,” Braveboy said. “People aren’t staying in our county. We want people to come, and we want people to stay.”
County Council At-Large member Wala Blegay said the project “will include input from the community, and could include something that will cater to all ages.” Braveboy confirmed she will host several community engagement events to gather resident input on the site’s future.
The purchase price has not been disclosed. The park originally opened in 1974 as The Largo Wildlife Preserve and was rebranded as Six Flags America in 1999. The theme park occupied only about 20% of the 515-acre parcel.
