Mobile County Commission OKs letter of intent to further explore Jubilee Park
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Commission has approved a non-binding letter of intent with Leisure Sports and Recreation, LLC to further explore a public-private partnership for Jubilee Park.
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According to a news release from the county, commission members approved the letter on Monday, April 14, for the $60 million project, which officials called a 'regional destination for sports, leisure and hospitality.'
'With Monday's affirmative County Commission vote to proceed with a letter of intent for Jubilee Park, we're one step closer to seeing this exciting project become a reality,' Mobile Sports Authority Executive Director Danny Corte said.
'And with a much-needed indoor sports facility also called for in the plans, we envision hosting many more court-based tournaments, which will, in turn, generate substantial economic impact for the Mobile area, not to mention what a great asset it will be for our local athletes.'
Right now, Jubilee Park is proposed to be built at the Mobile County Sportsplex at Halls Mill Road. It would include a 20-acre outdoor and indoor water park with a zipline, an indoor multi-use sports complex, walking trails, retail, dining, a public park, and RV and bungalow lodging.
The release said the outdoor water park would be roughly 20 acres, the indoor water park would be 15,000 square feet, and the indoor sports complex would range from 60,000 to 100,000 square feet.
There are also set to be up to 100 RV sites as well as 30-50 bungalows, with plans for hotel expansion and further phases.
'We're grateful for LSAR's willingness to invest in our community. Moving forward with this letter of intent allows LSAR to proceed with the necessary studies and planning,' District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson said.
'This project has the potential to transform the already busy and growing Sportsplex into a year-round destination that boosts tourism, supports jobs, and improves quality of life for residents.'
According to the release, LSAR estimates that Jubilee Park could bring up to 500,000 visitors a year and support 300,000 construction jobs.
LSAR officials also said it would support year-round staff and roughly 400 seasonal jobs.
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Below is LSAR's full proposal for JUBILEE Park:
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