Six Flags St. Louis tightens chaperone policy under new management — how it compares to other parks
Six Flags St. Louis is introducing a stricter, clearly defined chaperone policy under new management, including a 4 p.m. daily enforcement time and a 10-to-1 supervision ratio for younger guests.
The update brings more structure to a policy that has varied widely across the Six Flags chain in recent years. And with Six Flags St. Louis now being owned by Enchanted Parks, many guests are curious to see what changes are being made to this location.
Below, we are sharing not just the updated policy for Six Flags St. Louis, but what it indicates, what it means for guests, and how it compares to similar amusement parks.
What the new Six Flags St. Louis policy says
- Guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone
- The policy is enforced daily after 4 p.m.
- Chaperones must be 21 or older
- One chaperone may supervise no more than 10 guests age 15 and younger
- Chaperones must present valid government-issued photo identification with date of birth
- The chaperone must remain inside the park with their group at all times
The policy is outlined on a dedicated park policies page, rather than within general code of conduct language.
How other Six Flags parks handle similar policies
Several Six Flags parks include comparable requirements, though most are less detailed or less prominently communicated.
Six Flags St. Louis did not create a new idea, but its reactivated policy is stricter than many comparable Six Flags parks because it applies to guests 16 and younger, runs during all operating hours and limits each chaperone to six minors. Although Six Flags Over Texas currently remains the strictest of the parks.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone age 21 or older
- The policy indicates an effective time daily beginning at 4 p.m. local time.
- One chaperone may supervise no more than 10 guests age 15 and younger
Six Flags Over Texas
- Requires 17 years of age or younger to be accompanied by a chaperone
- Policy appears within general code of conduct
- Effective all day
- One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than five (5) guests aged 17 or younger
Six Flags Great Adventure
- Guests aged 17 years old or younger must have a chaperone aged 21 or older
- Policy will be in effect starting at 4 p.m. each operating day.
- One chaperone may supervise no more than 10 guests aged 17 and younger
Six Flags Over Georgia
- Guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone age 21 or older
- Policy is in effect daily by 4 p.m.
- One chaperone may accompany up to 10 guests
- Identification is required at entry for chaperones and may be required for older teens
What to check before visiting any Six Flags park
Policies can vary by location, so guests should review rules for their specific park before visiting.
- Age requirements may differ by park
- Some locations enforce policies only after a set time of day
- Identification may be required for entry
- Enforcement may vary based on crowd levels or operating conditions
Why the St. Louis update stands out
The update at Six Flags St. Louis comes as more Six Flags parks adopt similar chaperone requirements, many of which now follow a consistent framework: guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone age 21 or older, with enforcement beginning at 4 p.m. and a supervision ratio of up to 10 minors per adult.
St. Louis goes a step further. The policy applies to guests 16 and younger, raising the age threshold beyond what is used at many other parks. It is also enforced throughout the entire operating day, rather than beginning in the afternoon. The supervision ratio is more restrictive as well, limiting each chaperone to no more than six minors.
Taken together, those differences make the St. Louis policy one of the more stringent versions currently in place across the Six Flags portfolio, even as the broader approach becomes more standardized across parks.
The changes follow the park’s transition to new management under Enchanted Parks.
What this means for visitors
Guests visiting Six Flags St. Louis, especially later in the day, should expect consistent enforcement at entry, including identification checks and group verification.
While similar policies exist across the Six Flags portfolio, requirements are not uniform, making it important to check ahead before visiting.
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