Bell's Amusement Park was a part of Tulsa families as a tourist attraction from all over the state.  Zingo debuted in 1968 and, like the nearby Golden Driller, stood tall among Tulsa landmarks. 

Broken Arrow has a few attractions that attract tourists such as The Rose District, Ray Harral Park, and Military Museum. Native Tulsans have fond memories of spending a hot summer day at Bell’s Amusement Park and Big Splash. Broken Arrow has the opportunity to be part of attracting more than just Broken Arrow residents to visit an icon. The Gathering Place was voted Best City Park in 2021 by USA Today. The Gathering Place sits on 66.5 acres. Imagine Broken Arrow bringing Bell’s Amusement park back sitting on 102 acres. Oklahoma would have another tourist attraction for travelers all over the world. 

The 102 acres is located in East Broken Arrow where businesses struggle to survive. Bells would bring more tourist who would spend money in Broken Arrow which would boost these businesses. East Broken Arrow is NOT a retirement area, but a side of Broken Arrow with many new schools and neighborhoods being built. Families are finding their dream homes in East Broken Arrow, but having to drive for miles just to reach a restaurant. These families have children who need to grow up with the same memories their parents had of Bell’s Amusement Park. Bell’s can provide a safe environment for children to spend their days instead of sitting at home bored playing hours of video games because their hometown offers no attractions for children. 

Traffic is already growing mainly due to the new homes attracting new families. It wouldn’t matter if Bell’s Amusement Park or a shopping center was built on that 102 acres. Traffic will continue to grow by nearby residents. Broken Arrow is no longer a city in the country for retirement homes, but a city for families. 

The proposed location of 71st/Kenosha and the Creek Turnpike is an area with six public pre-k schools, current subdivisions and new subdivisions, new apartments being built, new shopping centers, and a few thriving restaurants. This area needs an attraction for the new and current families to be able to enjoy within a few minutes drive instead of an hour drive. 

Broken Arrow is a desirable place to live. More families will move to Broken Arrow because of fun places to go in the evening after a long day at school or work, or a fun weekend. People from out of state will choose Broken Arrow to move to because of all it has to offer not just in education, public safety, but also entertainment. Many will want to move here because of the easy access to highways, entertainment, school district, and the family environment Broken Arrow offers to people of all ages. 

Be a supporter of Broken Arrow families and welcome Bell’s Amusement Park to keep this great city growing and thriving.