An alpine coaster, eurobungy trampolines and via ferrata. Big plans lie ahead for the Leavenworth Adventure Park at the west end of town.
Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Check out more KOHO coverage on the future of the “castle site” here and here.
I think it will be nice to have another family orientated activity. So much of what is in Leavenworth right now is for over 21s. We need more diversity. Not everyone can spend their time in drinking and trying on clothes.
While I understand people’s concerns for parking downtown, and that is a big issue that needs to be dealt with. Trying to force this location to meet those needs is not realistic.
I work in a shop where people ask quite often what there is to do with kids in town.
Our beautiful town is filled with activities for youth and families. The area offers hiking, swimming, climbing, biking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding, building snow sculptures, playing in the river, tubing, a bike park with a pump track, outdoor music festivals, fishing, discovering our city parks, walking and the wonders of the outdoors. Leavenworth is a beautiful outdoor playground year round for youth of all ages.
Leavenworth offers many opportunities for families to share an authentic adventure.
Nothing for kids?! Um, GO OUTSIDE. Maybe there’s nothing for those kids from Seattle to do who are used to being dumped in a mall’s play area. Go back to Southcenter if you can’t figure out how to take a walk at the fish hatchery or Black Bird Island, play mini golf, go see some reindeer, rent a paddleboard, or go hike the Icicle. I don’t get why this is even being considered. Catering to lazy people? Totally tacky.
Hi Susan, to answer your parking question, check out the schematic drawing of the park I just posted above. It’s at the southern park of the property, with Icicle Road on the right (east) and US 2 to the top (north). Thanks, Dan
I agree totally totally tacky idea, not to mention a huge eye soar , waste of materials , unnatural to sit on a ride when your in nature. Parents get out into the woods and walk with your kids!
Roller coaster?
Sorry to rain on the parade but will this be a positive draw?
How about authentic adventure. Via ferrata sounds amazing and unique (any one else in Wash. doing that?)
I don’t imagine LW competing with water slide parks, Disneyland, and other heavy infrastructure resorts. Our appeal is the natural world, along with a supiorior culinary and wine/beer. One can find easy family thrills in the city.
I think it would be great. An alpine coaster is perfect for an Alpine town. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s okay. We’re not all going to agree. Let’s give it a go and see what happens.
Wow. Ruin that pristine approach to Leavenworth with an unnecessary park? Why is a natural haven being developed in this disgusting way? The camp areas are routinely at/over capacity. The only solution to something like this is to develop further, and lose more nature, more charm. Believe me, you don’t want this. Go somewhere else if you want a roller coaster.
Totally agree, this will be an eyesore to a beautiful area. “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot”……Not to mention the potential increase in traffic congestion. I suppose kids would like it, but they also would probably really like going rafting too.
Oh please dont do this. This area is quaint, beautiful and ssuits its purpose. It’s a natural haven…dont spoil it. And don’t fool yourselves. It’s not for families, it’s for money.
As a resident, I have one word: INFRASTRUCTURE. Where’s the parking? How will the dilapidated water system meet this demand? How will the roads support increased volume? Wait, here’s another word: TRANSPARENCY. Where were the public hearings to discuss this? Where was the community vote to support this? Why did the city annex this land, when did they do it and what is the business arrangement between the city and the private developer?
I think it will be nice to have another family orientated activity. So much of what is in Leavenworth right now is for over 21s. We need more diversity. Not everyone can spend their time in drinking and trying on clothes.
While I understand people’s concerns for parking downtown, and that is a big issue that needs to be dealt with. Trying to force this location to meet those needs is not realistic.
I work in a shop where people ask quite often what there is to do with kids in town.
Our beautiful town is filled with activities for youth and families. The area offers hiking, swimming, climbing, biking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding, building snow sculptures, playing in the river, tubing, a bike park with a pump track, outdoor music festivals, fishing, discovering our city parks, walking and the wonders of the outdoors. Leavenworth is a beautiful outdoor playground year round for youth of all ages.
Leavenworth offers many opportunities for families to share an authentic adventure.
Nothing for kids?! Um, GO OUTSIDE. Maybe there’s nothing for those kids from Seattle to do who are used to being dumped in a mall’s play area. Go back to Southcenter if you can’t figure out how to take a walk at the fish hatchery or Black Bird Island, play mini golf, go see some reindeer, rent a paddleboard, or go hike the Icicle. I don’t get why this is even being considered. Catering to lazy people? Totally tacky.
Where will parking be for this business?
Hi Susan, to answer your parking question, check out the schematic drawing of the park I just posted above. It’s at the southern park of the property, with Icicle Road on the right (east) and US 2 to the top (north). Thanks, Dan
I agree totally totally tacky idea, not to mention a huge eye soar , waste of materials , unnatural to sit on a ride when your in nature. Parents get out into the woods and walk with your kids!
Roller coaster?
Sorry to rain on the parade but will this be a positive draw?
How about authentic adventure. Via ferrata sounds amazing and unique (any one else in Wash. doing that?)
I don’t imagine LW competing with water slide parks, Disneyland, and other heavy infrastructure resorts. Our appeal is the natural world, along with a supiorior culinary and wine/beer. One can find easy family thrills in the city.
The posted schematic is fairly useless since nothing is readable except the words Icicle Road
I see about 60 parking spaces. Maybe you need a bigger monitor. Mine is only a 14″ laptop screen but I can see the huge parking lot very clearly.
I think it would be great. An alpine coaster is perfect for an Alpine town. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s okay. We’re not all going to agree. Let’s give it a go and see what happens.
Wow. Ruin that pristine approach to Leavenworth with an unnecessary park? Why is a natural haven being developed in this disgusting way? The camp areas are routinely at/over capacity. The only solution to something like this is to develop further, and lose more nature, more charm. Believe me, you don’t want this. Go somewhere else if you want a roller coaster.
Totally agree, this will be an eyesore to a beautiful area. “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot”……Not to mention the potential increase in traffic congestion. I suppose kids would like it, but they also would probably really like going rafting too.
Oh please dont do this. This area is quaint, beautiful and ssuits its purpose. It’s a natural haven…dont spoil it. And don’t fool yourselves. It’s not for families, it’s for money.
As a resident, I have one word: INFRASTRUCTURE. Where’s the parking? How will the dilapidated water system meet this demand? How will the roads support increased volume? Wait, here’s another word: TRANSPARENCY. Where were the public hearings to discuss this? Where was the community vote to support this? Why did the city annex this land, when did they do it and what is the business arrangement between the city and the private developer?