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I like the idea of the bicycle rickshaw on the swamp rabbit. This would give maybe those that are disabled or unable to do the trail themselves, to get outdoors and experience it.
Also if you're going to do something, maybe put some zip lines somewhere along the swamp rabbit or even build a natural looking area for rock climbing. Make Greenville a fun outdoorsy place. Put some picnic areas along the trail too.
Oh, Upstatebooster, all I can say is thank goodness we have zoning laws. :-)
I think if people want to see a zoo, they will go to Columbia.
I think there's room for both. We needn't back ourselves into an "outdoorsy" corner, but have recreation for all tastes that the market will bear.
I too like the idea of a Family Kingdom-esque park connected to Falls Park/SRT when the Greenville Zoo moves.
This would also be great for the local economy for field trips. Take a class to Children's Museum or a show at the Peace Center, then take them to the park.
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Are we forgetting about the failed park (Hard Rock) in Myrtle Beach?
With how badly that thing failed, it will be a LONG time before the state ever sees a new one.
I agree. It was a costly project and the tickets to get in were high.
High, because unlike Disney, it was just roller coasters and restaurants.
Restaurants are all over this area no need for an admission cost.
I look at that left over huge guitar and get sick over it.
There was not enough there to draw people to it. Not only that it was not close enough to the beach to get that crowd there.
I too like the idea of a Family Kingdom-esque park connected to Falls Park/SRT when the Greenville Zoo moves.
This would also be great for the local economy for field trips. Take a class to Children's Museum or a show at the Peace Center, then take them to the park.
Well Funland is just in one building and it is so inexpensive. The low cost brought us there often. It was a must to go there with all the little fellows. We would brag to each other of how "little" we spent.
I don't know who is running it but it is a cute place and great for a rainy day, or cool evening.
I don't know if they would have something so inexpensive here. It sure worked well for Rehoboth Beach.
It was part of the draw that made us return each year.
It isn't quite a huge park at all. Just a fun place for the kids.
I think there's room for both. We needn't back ourselves into an "outdoorsy" corner, but have recreation for all tastes that the market will bear.
Please don't ever zip line me over a swamp, the thought of falling down into a snake nest scares me to death.
Not to say that zippin' over an alligator would be much fun either.
But, the outdoorsy idea sounds nice.
Sinking some funds into our own Waccatee Zoo would be nice. There are some nice outdoorsy spaces there. Beautiful areas of egrets nesting.
Make that into more upscale spaces and gazing rides. It could be a fantastic place for many. Let your imagination flow...
I'm glad residents are on the same page about this subject. I hope the city takes these opinions into consideration. I'm wondering if anyone has brought it to their attention at town meetings?
The old Myrtle Beach Pavilion was a great small amusement park, with a nice selection of typical carnival/county fair type rides, games, and even 2 rollercoasters. Something like that or Family Kingdom at the Greenville Zoo location would be an awesome idea. Or perhaps a more suburban location such as somewhere on Laurens Rd or Wade Hampton where some of those big box stores have been abandoned.
Hard Rock failed for numerous reasons, such as ticket price @ 50 bucks (ouch), location, poor management and a soft economy when it opened (bad timing).
A smaller niche park, like Family Kingdom, may do well after the economy gets moving again.
Great Points!
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Originally Posted by USNRET04
A full-blown amusement park is not needed in the Upstate. There are major upsides of relocating the Greenville Zoo which sits on 14 acres. Family Kingdom sits on 13 acres in MB and has 30 rides, so something like it could fit in the Zoo's vacated space.
There is no admission charge to Family Kingdom...either pay per ride or pay $25 for unlimited rides. People could access the Swamp Rabbit Trail to Falls Park and downtown. Maybe have pedicabs or bicycle rickshaws to ferry people between the park and downtown. Would make for a great tourist attraction.
You have great vision
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