Boondocks Fun Center Expansion to Johnstown, Colorado Remains Uncertain

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For over a decade, there have been ongoing discussions about Boondocks Fun Center, a popular Colorado-based entertainment complex, opening a new location in Johnstown, Colorado. While the plans were initially proposed in 2009 as part of the 2534 development in Johnstown, the project has yet to come to fruition despite the area's growth and the company's expansion in Utah.

Why it matters

The addition of a Boondocks Fun Center in Johnstown could bring more tax revenue and family-friendly entertainment options to the growing Northern Colorado region. However, the lack of progress on this project over the past 13 years raises questions about the viability and status of these long-standing plans.

The details

Boondocks Fun Center first opened its doors in Northglenn, Colorado in 2001 and has since expanded to four locations, including two in Utah. The proposed Johnstown location was initially discussed in 2009 as part of the 2534 development, which has since seen the arrival of major retailers like Scheels. The Johnstown Boondocks was envisioned to encompass 10 acres and include various attractions such as bumper boats, bowling, a 3-D theater, miniature golf, a restaurant, an arcade, and go-carts. However, despite these plans being reported on as recently as 2022, the project has yet to materialize.

• In 2001, the first Boondocks Fun Center opened in Northglenn, Colorado.
• In 2009, plans were first discussed for a Boondocks location in Johnstown's 2534 development.
• In 2017, the Scheels retail store opened in the 2534 development in Johnstown.
• In 2022, reports indicated that plans for the Johnstown Boondocks location were still in motion.