$60-Million Water Park Could Be Coming To Mobile With Partnership

 Mobile could be getting a new water park after the Mobile County Commission announced a new partnership at a recent meeting, AL.com is among outlets to report. The commission hopes to sign a non-binding letter of intent to partner with Leisure Sports and Recreation Group (LSAR), a Louisiana-based developer, for the creation of “Jubilee Park,” a 90-acre water park and recreation center on Halls Mill Road. The projected $60-million park would be adjacent to the forthcoming aquatic center, as well as the 10-field soccer complex. Jubilee Park would feature several different elements in addition to the outdoor water park attractions, such as a waterslide, wave pool and lazy river. There would also be an indoor multi use center, RV and bungalow sites, an indoor water park and “Jubilee Square and Boardwalk” featuring restaurants and stores. So far, the plans are conceptual. The letter of intent allows LSAR to begin master planning and conduct feasibility studies. Jubilee Park is anticipated to cost around $60 million, paid for by the developer. Some of the elements of the water park, including the multi use center and boardwalk, could open as early as 2027. The water park could be open as early as 2029. Construction is expected to generate 300 jobs. Once operational, LSAR projects the park will have 50 full-time and 300-400 seasonal jobs. An additional 100-200 jobs would be created indirectly from the park. In total, LSAR estimates the park will generate $3.75 million-$4.9 million of tax revenue annually.