PARC Management
| LLC | |
| Industry | Amusement park owner and operator |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
Number of locations | 3 properties across North America |
Key people | Randal Drew Chairman & CEO |
| Website | http://www.parcmanagement.com |
PARC Management, LLC is an operations company based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. which operates various parks, attractions, recreation and entertainment venues throughout North America.[1]
History
PARC Management was formed in 2002 to selectively acquire and operate entertainment facilities and parks; it was organized around the operating philosophy and business model initially established by the management team during the development of Alfa SmartParks, Inc., which became the tenth largest theme and water park operator in the world. Acquisitions began in 2007, and today, PARC operates NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains located in Sevierville, Tennessee.
PARC also offers management and consulting services to third‐party private and governmental owners of entertainment venues. Services include market assessment and concept development, development planning and oversight, pre-opening, operations and turnaround. In joint venture projects, PARC partners with others to jointly develop, own, and operate properties. PARC also provides services to third-party owners, governmental or private entities, who retain full ownership. PARC owns the international development rights to NASCAR SpeedParks.
PARC has operated or provided services to theme parks, water parks, sports arenas, stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, mixed retail and entertainment venues, tourism destination venues, family entertainment centers, hotels and resorts, RV campsites, and other entertainment facilities in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The employment history of the PARC group collectively includes Disney, Paramount Parks, Busch Entertainment, Six Flags, Alfa SmartParks (now Palace Entertainment), Ogden Entertainment, and others. PARC has been responsible for feasibility studies, economic impact studies, site evaluation, concept development, development and construction planning, construction management and oversight, training and pre-opening services, and operations.
Current properties
| Park | Location | Year Opened | Year Acquired | Former Owner(s)/Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville, Tennessee | 1999 | 2008 | Burroughs & Chapin | |
Former parks
PARC Management former park businesses:
| Park | Location | Year Opened | Year Acquired | Former Owner(s)/Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Lake | Darien, New York | 1954 | 2007 | Funtime Parks (1983–1995) Premier Parks/Six Flags (1995–2007) |
Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 Includes hotel, campgrounds, and Performing Arts Center. |
| Elitch Gardens | Denver | 1890 | 2007 | Premier Parks/Six Flags (1996–2007) | Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| Frontier City | Oklahoma City | 1958 | 2007 | Premier Parks/Six Flags (1982–2007) | Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | Hot Springs, Arkansas | 1978 | 2008 | Theme Parks, LLC | |
| SplashTown Houston | Houston, Texas | 1984 | 2007 | Premier Parks/Six Flags (1999–2007) | Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| Waterworld California | Concord, California | 1995 | 2007 | Premier Parks/Six Flags (1995–2007) | Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| White Water Bay | Oklahoma City | 1981 | 2007 | Premier Parks/Six Flags (1991–2007) | Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| Wild Waves Theme Park | Federal Way, Washington | 1977 | 2007 | Jeff Stock (privately owned) (1980's-2000) Six Flags (2000–2007) |
Purchased from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 2008 | Burroughs & Chapin (1997–2008) | ||
| Pavilion Nostalgia Park & Carousel Park | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 2008 | Burroughs & Chapin | Located at Broadway at the Beach | |
| NASCAR SpeedPark | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 1999 | 2008 | Burroughs & Chapin | |
| NASCAR SpeedPark | Hazelwood, Missouri | 2003 | 2008 | Burroughs & Chapin | Located at the St. Louis Outlet Mall |
Former 10 Family Entertainment Centers around the US:
- Camelot Park Bakersfield, California
- Fiddlesticks Tempe, Arizona
- Funtasticks Tucson, Arizona
- Mountasia North Richland Hills, Texas
- NASCAR SpeedPark Vaughan, Ontario
- NASCAR SpeedPark Concord, North Carolina
- Zuma Fun Center Charlotte, North Carolina
- Zuma Fun Center Knoxville, Tennessee
- Zuma Fun Center North Houston, Texas
- Zuma Fun Center South Houston, Texas