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Building permits filed in July 2026 reveal plans for a new indoor amusement center in Oklahoma City that would convert a former big‑box retail space into family entertainment. If approved and built, the project would bring a large indoor attraction to the Penn Square area and could reshape traffic and retail activity around NW 59th Street.
Public records list the site at 3000 NW 59th St. for a one‑story, roughly 47,430‑square‑foot facility operated by the chain Fun City Adventure Park. The company has multiple locations nationwide and lists several upcoming openings on its website, though the Oklahoma City address does not yet appear on that list.
What the plans include
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The building permit describes a multi‑use indoor play center designed for children and families. Key elements outlined for the site include:
- Ninja course and climbing structures designed for varying skill levels
- Slides and open play areas
- Designated dodgeball and basketball courts
- An arcade and entertainment zone
- Support spaces for staff, restrooms and guest amenities
Fun City manager Jun Zhang told The Oklahoman the company is expanding nationwide but could not give a firm construction start date. “That would depend a lot on the city, depending how soon we can get the permit,” Zhang said, adding that once work begins, the build could take about seven to nine months.
Site history and location context
The proposed park would anchor the OKC Centennial Plaza development in the Penn Square Mall corridor, joining national retailers such as Best Buy, Guitar Center and Home Depot. The permit records show the space previously housed Dick’s Sporting Goods and, before that, a Gordman’s department store that closed after the chain’s bankruptcy in 2017.
This Oklahoma City site would be the chain’s second in the state; Fun City already operates a location at 5315 E 41st St. in Tulsa.
Who is listed on the project
Permit paperwork names architect Femi Fasesin for the renovation. The Oklahoman contacted Fasesin but had not received a response by publication time.
Repurposing former retail boxes into entertainment venues has been a growing strategy for developers seeking to revive underused shopping corridors, and this proposal follows that pattern by targeting a centrally located property near established anchors.
Next steps are procedural: city review and permitting will determine whether the project moves forward and on what timeline. If approvals proceed quickly, the manager’s estimate suggests construction could finish within a year of breaking ground; until then, the opening date remains uncertain.
