Whether it was the thrill of spinning around the go-kart track, celebrating a milestone birthday party or surviving your very first roller coaster drop, local family fun centers have a way of cementing themselves directly into the heart of a community.
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View this post on InstagramThe announcement marks the incredibly emotional end of an era for a homegrown destination that first opened its doors back in 1974. Operated by Michelle and Patrick O’Brien since 2002, the couple worked tirelessly over the last 24 years to expand the park's offerings—preserving classic staples like the waterslides (which were actually the very first waterslides in the state of California!) while adding modern amenities like laser tag, carnival rides and a roller skating rink.
The shift in consumer habits has been stark. The owners shared that group revenue streams like school field trips, company picnics and traditional Saturday birthday parties have plummeted over recent seasons. "We used to do 22 [birthday parties] on a Saturday, and now we do nine," Patrick O'Brien told SFGATE. Before making the tough choice to halt operations, the family even aggressively searched for an outside investor to keep the property alive, but Patrick noted, "There was just no interest."
Before breaking the heavy news to the public in a July 3 social media post, the O’Briens gathered their tightly knit crew of 25 employees for a farewell lunch to celebrate their history. In a beautiful, final tribute to the park's legacy, the staff wrote down their favorite personal memories, collected classic park memorabilia, and sealed them into a secret time capsule buried somewhere on the property.
If there is one tiny silver lining for local foodies, Nickelodeon Pizza, the independently operated restaurant located right on the property, has confirmed it will remain open for business with its normal operating hours.
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