Consideration is underway for a new $60 million waterpark and public facilities project in Mobile County.
Leisure Sports & Recreation LLC (LSAR) unveiled a plan to the Mobile County Commission on Thursday.
The park, called "Jubilee Park," would be on 90 acres at the Sportsplex. The project proposal develops other parts of the property, adding multi-use sports facilities, a public park, Jubilee Square and Boardwalk, RV and bungalow stays, a hotel, retail shops and restaurants, festival grounds, and an amphitheater.
The proposal also included walking trails and a dog park
The 15,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor waterpark and zip line tower would take up 20 acres of the development.
LSAR CEO Glenn Haggerty said the company is looking to make the development a public/private partnership.
"We believe it's a transformative endeavor," said Haggerty. "So, we hope that all of you feel the same way. We look for your support as we go through his process and we are certainly open to communication as we move forward."
The project would create 300 jobs during construction, 50 full-time jobs, 300 - 400 seasonal and part-time jobs once completed, and 100 - 200 indirect jobs. Projections show the development would bring half a million people to Mobile County annually.
Commissioner Connie Hudson has been speaking with the developers and planning for four years.
"This is an exciting development," she said. "At their request, I kept it under wraps while it's been in the planning process."
The waterpark's projected completion date is expected to be sometime in spring of 2029.
The Commission entered into a letter of intent with the company to move forward with the project.
Leisure Sports & Recreation LLC developed and operates Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport.
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