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When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six Flags has announced it will be selling off six of its underperforming parks. The bad news: Some are located in or near top sports destinations.
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How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?

When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six F...
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When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six Flags has announced it will be selling off six of its underperforming parks. The bad news: Some are located in or near top sports destinations.

How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?

Article Apr 02, 2026

When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nea...

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Destinations are Increasingly Accommodating the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Markets
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Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years
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