Kevin Durant has spent two decades mastering his craft on the basketball court. He has won championships, MVP awards, and scoring titles. He has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest pure scorers the game has ever seen.
But now, the NBA superstar is adding a new line to his resume: theme park mogul.
Durant, a Prince George’s County native, is part of an investment group that has agreed to purchase the old Six Flags America parcel in Bowie, Maryland. The 515-acre site, which for decades housed a roller-coaster and water park beloved by locals, was shuttered in November following a corporate merger that deemed the park underperforming and long neglected.
The Firebird rollercoaster can be seen beyond the Six Flags sign at Six Flags America in Bowie, MD on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The amusement park will close permanently at the end of the 2025 season.
Now, Durant and his partners are stepping in to reimagine what the property could become.
“It’s essential that what comes next honors that legacy by creating new opportunities for residents — especially young people — and strengthens the community for years to come,” Wanda Durant, the basketball star’s mother and president of the Durant Family Foundation, said in a statement.
The Deal: Who’s Involved and What We Know
The acquisition is a joint effort between 35V, a media and investment firm founded by Durant and his longtime agent Rich Kleiman, and TPA Group, an Atlanta-based real estate developer. The two entities have signed a “purchase agreement” with Six Flags, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
The price tag has not been disclosed. The future of the property remains unclear. The new ownership group has not yet announced specific plans, though the release describes their intention to “reimagine” the area.
John Reilly, the new president and CEO of Six Flags, described the new owners’ vision as “compelling.”
That word suggests something ambitious is in the works—something that goes beyond simply replacing the old amusement park with another amusement park.
The Local Context: A County in Transition
Prince George’s County is undergoing significant economic change. The Washington Commanders will stop playing their home games in Landover by the end of the decade, leaving a massive void in the local sports landscape. But the county is also set to add a Sphere concert venue, which officials have promised will lead to an economic boom.
The Six Flags site sits in the middle of this transformation. For decades, it was a destination for families seeking affordable entertainment—a place where summer days were spent waiting in line for roller coasters and cooling off in the water park. But the park had fallen into disrepair in recent years, and its closure, while sad for many, was not a surprise.
Now, the question is what comes next.
County Executive Aisha Braveboy has signaled that the county expects the new development to generate economic activity—not merely more residences.
“The site’s future aligns with our goals for sustainable economic growth and community enrichment,” Braveboy said in a statement.
That language suggests the county is looking for something transformative, not just another housing development.
Durant’s Growing Off-Court Empire
For Durant, this acquisition is the latest in a growing portfolio of off-court investments. Through 35V, he has already ventured into media, producing content across film and television. He has invested in tech startups. He has built a brand that extends far beyond basketball.
But this is different. This is tangible. This is a 515-acre piece of land in the county where he grew up, a place that holds personal meaning for him and his family.
Wanda Durant’s involvement underscores that connection. She is not just a figurehead; she is actively engaged in the family’s philanthropic and business efforts. Her statement about honoring the site’s legacy while creating new opportunities for young people reflects a genuine commitment to the community.
“Representing decades of memories for families across the region,” she called the parcel. That’s not the language of a distant investor. That’s the language of someone who remembers what the park meant to the people who grew up there.
The Bigger Picture: Athletes as Real Estate Developers
Durant is not the first athlete to venture into real estate development, but he is joining a growing trend. LeBron James has invested in housing projects in Akron. Magic Johnson built a fortune on urban development. Derek Jeter has redeveloped waterfront properties in Florida.
What sets Durant apart is the scale and the location. This is not a few townhouses or a mixed-use building. This is 515 acres—a massive parcel that could accommodate anything from entertainment complexes to residential neighborhoods to commercial hubs.
The possibilities are vast. A new amusement park? A sports complex? A mixed-use development with retail, dining, and housing? An entertainment district anchored by a concert venue? All of these are on the table.
What’s clear is that Durant and his partners are thinking big. And they have the financial backing and the local connections to make something happen.
The Unknown: What Comes Next?
Much remains unclear. The new ownership group has not announced specific plans. The purchase agreement is signed, but the work of reimagining 515 acres has just begun.
There will be community meetings. There will be zoning battles. There will be negotiations with local officials and potential tenants. This is not a quick flip. This is a long-term investment.
But Durant has never been afraid of a long-term commitment. He stayed in Oklahoma City for nine years. He signed with the Nets when they were a project, not a contender. He has shown patience and a willingness to build something from the ground up.
Now, he is applying that same mindset to real estate.
The Verdict: A Slam Dunk for Prince George’s County?
Kevin Durant’s involvement in the Six Flags redevelopment is a win for Prince George’s County, regardless of what ultimately gets built. His name brings attention. His investment brings credibility. His commitment brings hope that this project will not be abandoned halfway through.
But the real work is just beginning. The site has been neglected for years. The infrastructure will need upgrades. The community will need to be convinced that this is not just another corporate development.
Durant has the resources. He has the team. He has the local ties. Now he needs to deliver.
For a kid from Prince George’s County who grew up riding the roller coasters at Six Flags America, this is more than a business deal. It’s a chance to give back to the place that helped shape him.
And if he pulls it off, it might be the most important legacy he ever builds—on or off the court.