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Proposed Kids First Amusement Park downtown
The Chamber Foundation wants to build a privately funded, roughly $1.4 million amusement park with seven rides on the former annex property south of the farmers market, targeting fall 2026. It's asking the City for a land use agreement — not a cash handout — but sponsors won't commit until a site is secured.
4 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
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FISTA economic development performance
FISTA reported explosive growth — a $19 million payroll, 28 partners, 14,577 visitors, and a $93 million estimated regional impact — funded largely by grants and rents, with the city contributing $17 million cumulatively. Council members pressed on jobs, funding, and breakeven.
1 mentionLast discussed Feb 10, 2026