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((Short description|Group of amusement parks in the United States))
((More citations needed|date=October 2015))
'''Adventure Landing''' is a group of [[amusement park]]s located in Florida, New York, North Carolina and Texas. The first park was opened in [[Jacksonville Beach, Florida]] in 1995 by Adventure Entertainment Company. It was a success and nine other Adventure Landing parks were constructed.<ref name="DAL">((cite web |title=Dallas Observer |url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/location/adventure-landing-6453560 |website=Dallasobserver.com |publisher=Dallas Observer |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref>

Adventure Landing also manages and operates several other family entertainment centers throughout the United States. Adventure Landing runs 11 amusement parks nationwide.

((Infobox company
| name = Adventure Landing
| logo = Adventure Landing logo.PNG
| logo_caption = Adventure Landing - Come play with us!
| industry = Amusement
| founded = ((Start date and age|1995))
| founder = Hank Woodburn
| hq_location = Jacksonville Beach, Florida
| num_locations = 11
| key_people = Hank Woodburn (founder & president)
| parent = Adventure Entertainment Company (1995-2002)<br>Adventure Landing LLC (2002-2004)<br>Adventure Holdings, LLC (2004-present)
| website = ((URL|adventurelanding.com))
))

==History==
Prior to Adventure Landing's founding; founder Hank Woodburn spent 24 years working with the [[Putt-Putt Fun Center|Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America]], specializing in updating the locations, to include new features that Putt-Putt introduced.<ref name=":0" />

In 1994, Woodburn updated the Jacksonville, Fl Putt-Putt (Blanding & Beach Blvd) locations to include go-karts, batting cages, and arcades.<ref name=":0" />

That same year, Woodburn acquired land at Beach Blvd in Jacksonville Beach to open up a new park known as Adventure Landing. The first Adventure Landing opened in 1995 by Woodburn's company Adventure Golf & Games (which later became Adventure Entertainment Company).<ref name=":0">((Cite web |last=Delaney |first=Article by Bill |title=The last days of Adventure Landing |url=https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/the-last-days-of-adventure-landing/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=www.thejaxsonmag.com |language=en))</ref>

The first Adventure Landing was constructed on 18 acres in Jacksonville Beach. Initial cost was $5 million, which included a [[waterpark]]. The central structure contained the [[video arcade]], [[laser tag]], snackbar, prize counter, restrooms and other attractions. It was surrounded by [[miniature golf]], [[batting cage]]s, [[Kart racing|go-kart]] track and the water park.<ref name="WATER">((cite news |last1=Crownover |first1=Catherine |title=Adventure Landing Water Park to Open in Jacksonville |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16941162.html |access-date=March 31, 2022 |publisher=Florida Times-Union |date=May 5, 1995 |archive-date=November 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120165752/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16941162.html |url-status=dead ))</ref>

In 1998, Adventure Entertainment was sold to a former New York investment banker Randy Levinson, who eventually became the president and CEO of the company, overseeing the locations owned by Adventure Entertainment (including Adventure Landing branded locations and certain Putt-Putt franchised locations).

On December 18, 2002, a management-led buyout was completed by ''Adventure Landing LLC'' for the four profitable parks owned by Adventure Entertainment.<ref name="OWNER" />

In 2004, Hank Woodburn brought back Adventure Landing from Levinson's Adventure Landing LLC via Adventure Holdings, LLC.

In 2010, Adventure Holdings acquired All Star Adventures & All Star Sports in Wichita from Zuma Holdings, LLC.<ref name=":1">((Cite news |date=April 14, 2010 |title=All Star Adventures and All Star Sports sell to Florida-based Adventure Landing |work=[[The Wichita Eagle]] |url=https://www.kansas.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article1029307.html |url-access=subscription))</ref>

The five Adventure Landing locations owned by Adventure Holdings, LLC were purchased in April 2011 by [[National Retail Properties]] (NRP), a [[Real Estate Investment Trust]] based in Orlando, Florida. All the locations were [[sale-leaseback]] transactions, so Adventure Holdings continued to operate the facilities.<ref>((cite news |last1=Gurbal |first1=Ashley |title=Adventure Landing sold for $9.5 million |url=http://assets.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/04/20/adventure-landing-sold-for-9-million.html |access-date=April 20, 2011 |publisher=Jacksonville Business Journal |date=April 20, 2011))</ref>

In 2012, Adventure Landing purchased [[The Beach at Adventure Landing|The Beach Waterpark]] in Mason, OH, which reopened in May 2013 as The Beach at Adventure Landing.

In December 2019, Adventure Holdings & NRP Lease Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.<ref>((Cite web |date=2021-06-24 |title=Adventure Landing set to close their Westside location |url=https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/adventure-landing-set-close-their-westside-location/IHJORNUS3BALVN4UA7ZQRKBPRQ/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=Action News Jax |language=en |quote=Court documents obtained by Action News Jax show the parent company, NRP Lease Holdings, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2019. At the time court documents show Adventure Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of NRP, was in debt over $500,000.))</ref>

In March 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the locations were closed for a few months, although have later reopened with safety precautions (such as sanitization of high touch points & six feet marks).<ref>((Cite web|title=Re-Opening FAQ's|url=https://jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com/re-opening-faqs/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Jacksonville Beach|language=en-US))</ref><ref>((Cite web|title=Reopening Jacksonville: Adventure Landing set to reopen in Jacksonville Beach|url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/reopening-jacksonville-adventure-landing-set-to-reopen-in-jacksonville-beach/77-0294f0a6-969c-4197-9d4b-d25aac69ee9c|access-date=2021-03-22|website=firstcoastnews.com|date=26 May 2020|language=en-US))</ref>

The Blanding Boulevard location in Jacksonville was closed Summer 2021 after 24 years in operation. The property was purchased to build a parking lot for [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]'s new delivery center.<ref name="GONE">((cite news |last1=Soergel |first1=Matt |title=Not gone yet: Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach open until at least end of the year |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2021/10/28/jacksonville-beach-adventure-landing-amusement-park-wont-close-yet/6178640001/ |access-date=31 March 2022 |publisher=Florida Times-Union |date=October 28, 2021))</ref>

The Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach was sold in 2021 and a 427-unit apartment complex was planned for the site. The parks were slated to close Halloween 2021, but construction was first delayed until end-of-year 2021, then the date was pushed back until August 31, 2022, possibly longer. Former owner NRP announced that they were searching Jacksonville for a location to rebuild a new, larger facility.<ref name="GONE" />

==Operation==
There is no admission for the amusement parks; all the attractions are pay as you play. The water park is seasonal and requires a fee for admission. Not all features are at all parks.<ref name=OWNER>((Cite web |url=http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/011603/bus_11484265.shtml |title=Florida Times-Union: January 16, 2003-New owner for Adventure Landing by Gregory Richards |access-date=November 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523102450/http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/011603/bus_11484265.shtml |archive-date=May 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all ))</ref> All parks included miniature golf and an arcade. Aside from the park in Buffalo, New York, all locations had go-karts, laser tag, and batting cages. Some parks had unique attractions, such as the Wacky Worm Rollercoaster at the Jacksonville Beach location.<ref name=WATER /> Special accommodations are available for large group events.<ref name="DAL" />

===Amusement Park Features===
* ''Adventure Speedway Go-Karts:'' a quarter mile track with racing results posted on a finish-line leader board.<ref name=WATER /> 
* ''Batting Cages:'' Participants specify hardball, softball, slow pitch or fast pitch with speeds ranging up to 70 mph.<ref name=WATER />  
* ''Bumper Boats:'' Electric powered boats that functioned just like bumper cars, but on a pond. Each boat had a built-in squirt gun. Dallas & Winston-Salem locations have them currently, while the Jacksonville Beach location removed it in the early 2000s.<ref name="WATER" /><ref name="DAL" />  
* ''Frog Hopper:'' A safe, bouncing ride designed for young children.<ref name=WATER /> 
* ''Laser Tag:'' The course, named, Area 51, included two levels and a maze. The game was played in twilight with lightning flashes and the sound of weapon fire. Scoring was automatic and participants were given a printout of their results.<ref name=WATER /><ref name="DAL" />  The Raleigh & the former Blanding laser tag arenas were named Pirate's Quest.
* ''Max Flight:'' A roller coaster [[simulator]] with 360° range of motion.<ref name=WATER />  
* ''Miniature Golf:'' Two 18-hole miniature golf courses designed to be fun, regardless of skill level.<ref name=WATER /><ref name="DAL" />  
* ''Sweet Adventures:'' an old-fashioned candy shop.<ref name=WATER /> 
* ''Teddy Bear Factory:'' a stuffed animal could be created interactively.<ref name=WATER /><ref name="DAL" />
* ''Wacky Worm Roller Coaster:'' The ride was intended for youngsters or small children and their parents.<ref name=WATER />  
* ''Video Arcade:'' All locations had this feature, with up to 100 machines. All games used tokens and many games dispensed tickets which could be redeemed for prizes.<ref name=WATER /><ref name="DAL" /> 
* ''Snack Bar:'' Pizza, drinks and snack food.<ref name="DAL" />

===Formerly available===
* ''Wow Factory:'' A 3-story interactive playland and slide, containing 9,000 foam balls to climb in. Cannons & geysers kept the balls moving.<ref name=WATER />

==Shipwreck Island==
Shipwreck Island is the waterpark co-located at Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. It was constructed in 1995 but opened a few months after the Amusement Park. 

===Water Park Features===
* ''Typhoon Lagoon:'' a 500,000 gallon [[wave pool]] with 3-4' waves.<ref name="PARK">((cite web |title=Waterpark attractions |url=https://jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com/attractions/shipwreck-island-waterpark/ |website=jacksonville-beach.adventurelanding.com |publisher=Adventure Landing LLC |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref>
* ''Lil’ St. John’s River:'' a 720' [[lazy river]].<ref name="PARK" /> 
* ''Hydro Halfpipe:'' a water version of [[skateboarding]] [[half-pipe]].<ref name="PARK" /> 
* ''Eye of the Storm:'' a 40' diameter bowl that flows like a [[whirlpool]].<ref name="PARK" /> 
* ''Splash Cove:'' a toddler play area.<ref name="PARK" /> 
* ''Rage:'' an uphill [[water slide#water coaster|water coaster]] with speeds up to 18mph.<ref name="PARK" /> 
* ''Undertow:'' a 400' double-raft [[flume]] ride with speeds up to 23mph.<ref name="PARK" /> 
* [[Cabana (structure)|Cabana]] rentals.<ref name="PARK" /> 

===Formerly available===
* ''Pirate Play:'' a 62' pirate ship with water cannons, slides & waterfalls.<ref name=WATER />

== Jacksonville Beach Location ==
((Infobox amusement park
| name = Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
| image = Adventure Landing logo.PNG
| location2 = [[Jacksonville Beach, Florida]]
| location = 1944 Beach Blvd.
| homepage = [http://www.adventurelanding.com/jaxbeach/ Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach website]
| general_manager = 
| opening_date = 1995
| season = Year round
| area = ((convert|4|acre|m2))
| rides = 15
| slogan = Adventure Landing - Come play with us!
| coordinates = ((Coord|30.286955|-81.412369|type:landmark|display=it))
))

In June 2021, it was announced that the Jacksonville Beach site would close in October 2021 due to the lease owner's decision to construct an apartment building and parking lot.<ref>“Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach Remains Open for Business through End of September 2023, Delivering on Commitment to Family Entertainment in the Jacksonville Community.” Adventure Landing, 21 Dec. 2022, https://www.adventurelanding.com/adventure-landing-jacksonville-beach-remains-open-for-business-through-end-of-september-2023-delivering-on-commitment-to-family-entertainment-in-the-jacksonville-community/. </ref> In October of 2022, as the park continued to operate through the past year, it was announced that Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, will stay open until the end of September 2023 after a new agreement with their landlord.<ref>“Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach Remains Open for Business through End of September 2023, Delivering on Commitment to Family Entertainment in the Jacksonville Community.” Adventure Landing, 21 Dec. 2022, https://www.adventurelanding.com/adventure-landing-jacksonville-beach-remains-open-for-business-through-end-of-september-2023-delivering-on-commitment-to-family-entertainment-in-the-jacksonville-community/. </ref> Adventure Landing does not plan on ending their stay in Jacksonville Beach once their landlord closes their park, but instead they are exploring other areas of Jacksonville to rebuild another water park.<ref>“Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach Remains Open for Business through End of September 2023, Delivering on Commitment to Family Entertainment in the Jacksonville Community.” Adventure Landing, 21 Dec. 2022, https://www.adventurelanding.com/adventure-landing-jacksonville-beach-remains-open-for-business-through-end-of-september-2023-delivering-on-commitment-to-family-entertainment-in-the-jacksonville-community/. </ref>

==Adventure Landing Locations==
* Florida: [[Jacksonville Beach]], [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]]
* New York: [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]], [[Tonawanda, New York|Tonawanda]]
* North Carolina: [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]], [[Winston-Salem]], [[Gastonia, North Carolina|Gastonia]]
* Texas: [[Dallas]]

==Other Locations==
* Ohio: ''Magic Mountain Fun Center East'' located in Scarborough Blvd, [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]<ref>((cite web |title=Magic Mountain Fun Center |url=http://www.magicmountainfuncenter.com |website=Magicmountainfuncenter.com |publisher=Magic Mountain Fun Center |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref> 
* Missouri:  ''Cool Crest Family Fun Center'' located in [[Independence, Missouri|Independence]]<ref>((cite web |title=Cool Crest Family Fun Center |url=http://www.coolcrest.com |website=Coolcrest.com |publisher=Cool Crest Family Fun Center |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref>
* Kansas:  ''All Star Sports Entertainment'' & ''All Star Adventures'' located in [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]]<ref>((cite web |title=All Star Wichita Adventures & Sports |url=http://www.allstarwichita.com |website=Allstarwichita.com |publisher=All Star Wichita Adventures & Sports |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref> Acquired in 2010 from Zuma Holdings, LLC.<ref name=":1" />

== Former Locations ==

* Florida: [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]] (Blanding Boulevard), [[Daytona Beach, Florida|Daytona Beach]] (location closed in 2002; now [[Daytona Lagoon]])
* North Carolina: [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]] (previously Zuma Fun Center & Celebration Station; sold and rebranded to Funtasticks in 2018, and closed in 2020)
* New York: [[Greece (town), New York|Greece]], [[Wheatfield, New York|Wheatfield]] (Adventure Speedway (formerly The Track))
* Ohio: [[The Beach at Adventure Landing]] located in [[Mason, Ohio|Mason]]<ref name="DAL" /> Magic Mountain Fun Center located in Lyra Dr, Columbus
* Texas: Amazing Jake's Food & Fun located in [[Plano, Texas|Plano]]<ref>((cite web |title=Amazing Jakes Food & Fun |url=http://www.amazingjakesplano.com |website=Amazingjakesplano.com |publisher=Amazing Jakes Food & Fun |access-date=31 March 2022))</ref>

== References ==
((Reflist))


== External links ==
* ((Official website|http://www.adventurelanding.com/|Adventure Landing official website))


((Theme Parks of Florida))

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