{"id":2365605,"date":"2026-04-09T14:37:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2365605"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:37:07","slug":"kevin-durant-joins-investment-group-to-purchase-former-six-flags-america-site-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kevin-durant-joins-investment-group-to-purchase-former-six-flags-america-site-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Durant Joins Investment Group To Purchase Former Six Flags America Site | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"ArticleCopyContainer\">\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>The former site of Six Flags America in Prince George\u2019s County, Md.,\u00a0 has been sold to an investment group that includes NBA superstar <strong>Kevin Durant<\/strong>, marking a high-profile homecoming for the county native. The sale of the 515-acre property follows the permanent closure of the amusement park last November.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>The investment group\u00a0 plans to redevelop the land into a mixed-use destination. The park had been a fixture in Bowie, a suburb about 20 miles west of Washington, D.C., for decades. It operated seasonally and contributed approximately $3 million in annual tax revenue. County officials have expressed a desire to move toward a year-round model that generates more consistent economic activity and higher tax returns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>Prince George\u2019s County Executive <strong>Aisha Braveboy<\/strong> characterized the sale as a transformative moment for the region. In a statement to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcwashington.com\/news\/local\/prince-georges-county\/kevin-durant-six-flags-property-prince-georges\/4087996\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>NBC4 Washington<\/u><\/a>, Braveboy noted the significance of the project&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>\u201cThis is a new chapter for Prince George\u2019s County and one that will be guided by a son of Prince George\u2019s County, NBA legend Kevin Durant,\u201d Braveboy told the station. She further noted that the county plans to work closely with <strong>Wanda Durant<\/strong>, the athlete\u2019s mother, to ensure the project reflects an inclusive vision for the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>Current plans for the property are centered on creating a destination featuring entertainment, upscale dining, and potential sports-related facilities. Braveboy also committed to a process involving significant community involvement to learn what residents want to see at the site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bet.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former site of Six Flags America in Prince George\u2019s County, Md.,\u00a0 has been sold to an investment group that includes NBA superstar Kevin Durant, marking a high-profile homecoming for the county native. The sale of the 515-acre property follows the permanent closure of the amusement park last November. 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