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Five Star Parks Debuts Scene75 Renovations, New Attractions

The renovation, which began early this year, includes a brand new, 15,000-square-foot, Slide Zone entertainment complex.

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Five Star Parks, the owner of Scene75 in Romeoville, will debut renovations and an array of new attractions at the Scene75 Chicagoland location, according to a release from the business.

The renovation, which began early this year, includes a brand new, 15,000-square-foot, Slide Zone entertainment complex featuring three mega-slides: Turbo Racer, a four-lane slide that allows you to race four at a time; Half Pipe, that allows you to race down a steep drop into an actual half pipe, and Mega-Launch, a steep sliding experience.

Other features include a lightning zip rail and a basketball air court. There’s also a dodgeball air court that features an inflatable arena, according to the release.

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In addition, there is now a 5,000 sq. ft., three-tiered, soft play structure for younger children called “Play Scene” that will be located near the slide area. The multi-level structure is designed for climbing and playing and will have an inflatable component.

Michael Dugal, General Manager of Chicagoland, said guests are welcome to come in and enjoy any of the new attractions together or separately, simply by adding what they want to their play card.

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“We wanted to offer new things for kids of all ages to enjoy,” Dugal said in a release. “We want them to feel like they can play and explore and have a really memorable experience.”

Scene 75 Chicagoland, which is 135,000 sq. ft., is the biggest indoor park in Illinois, according to the business.

John Dunlap, CEO of Five Star Parks, said the $500,000 renovation will appeal to an even wider audience and compliment the entertainment center’s other popular attractions including an arcade, laser tag, Tsunami roller coaster, drop tower, mini-golf courses, bumper cars, Vault Laser Maze and more.

“We have been anxiously awaiting the completion of this entertainment complex and other renovations for a while and are so excited to debut it this summer,” John Dunlap, CEO of Five Star Parks, said in a release. “This is such an amazing way to have fun and stay active this season we really can’t wait for guests to come check it out with their friends and families.”

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