Parma's New Indoor Thrill Park: A Slide into Fun and Jobs

Parma, Ohio, is buzzing with the news of a potential new attraction: Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide park, might soon take over the vacant spot left by Make Believe Family Fun Center. This isn't just any slide park; it's billed as the world's first indoor slide park, featuring giant slides and gravity-defying air courts. It's like an indoor waterpark, but without the water. The park is planning to invest a whopping $5. 9 million into the Parma project. This includes money for acquiring the space, expanding it, renovating the interior, and buying equipment. The city is chipping in with an economic development incentive, offering 35% of the payroll taxes generated onsite for five years. This is a big deal for Parma, as it means the city will get some tax money from a space that's been empty for less than a year. The park is expected to create jobs, with an annual payroll of around $600, 000. Most of these jobs will be part-time, but it's still a boost for the local economy. The park is also planning to expand the existing space, adding a 4, 000 square-foot addition to the current 2, 600 square-foot location. But why is this park choosing Parma? Well, it's not the only location they're considering. They're also looking at a spot in Cleveland. However, Parma's offer of economic incentives might have swung the deal in their favor. The mayor is thrilled about the prospect of this park coming to town, saying it's a perfect fit for the community.