A portion of the former Towne Square Mall in Owensboro, Kentucky, will soon be transformed into a multi-million-dollar entertainment destination, with Malibu Jack’s set to open one of its largest indoor theme parks.
The 109,000-square-foot project is being led by TS Entertainment LLC in partnership with Malibu Jack’s, which operates family entertainment centres across Kentucky and beyond. The Owensboro location will be the third largest in the chain.
Malibu Jack’s Owensboro will feature a 40,000sq ft go-kart track, 12 lanes of bowling, 18 holes of miniature golf, a 6,000sq ft laser tag arena, a Twist-N-Shout spinning coaster, bumper cars, a 10,000sq ft soft play kids’ zone, a 4D motion theatre, and more than 100 arcade games. Plans also include corporate meeting space, birthday cabanas, and a casual restaurant.
“Malibu Jack’s is excited to announce our expansion into the Owensboro-Daviess County area,” said Terry Hatton, co-founder of Malibu Jack’s.
“We look forward to bringing a premier indoor family entertainment experience to the community and creating a destination where families and friends can come together to make lasting memories.”
Construction and renovations will begin immediately.
“We believe in the potential of Owensboro and are confident that Malibu Jack’s Owensboro will become a premier entertainment destination,” said Tony Yager with TS Entertainment.
“Our goal is to create a high-energy, interactive experience that appeals to families, young professionals, and visitors from across the region. Special thanks to the Kentucky Department of Tourism and the City of Owensboro for their incentive support and GOEDC for their partnership with our group.”
The attraction is expected to create 75 full-time and 50 part-time jobs. TSM Holdings LLC has already received approval for $2 million in tax incentives through the Kentucky Tourism Development Act, which supports projects that strengthen local economies and tourism.
Malibu Jack’s has locations in cities including Louisville, Lexington, Elizabethtown, and Ashland, as well as in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Texas.