Cedar Fair subsidiary sells land in Michigan

Timber-Rider said:

Hey Coasterkid20. I heard the information from the media, since I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and I was a teenager when the Cedar Point news was plastered all over channel 13. I have also been at the Ferris State University library where they had a release study copy of the plans to build the Cedar Point park in a blue binder. I know, because I read it. And, probably the reason that you and others do not know about the plan, is because Cedar Point was not successful in purchasing the land, so the plans were dropped. The land in question was south of what is now the city of Kentwood, but, the land in question was supposidly 25 miles south of the Kent county airport off M-37.

Also if you look at the proximity of Grand Rapids on a map, and go 25 miles south of the Kent County airport, that might put you in the area that you mentioned. If you go south of M-37 from Grand Rapids, the first major city you come to is Battle creek, which is only about a 40 minute drive. I know because I have driven my brother to the VA medical Center in Battle Creek.

Have you ever read the book about Cedar Point? It mentions the land just recently sold in Onstead and then the Battle Creek land. The Battle Creek land is mentioned because that's where Gemini was originally supposed to be built at. So no, it isn't just a coincidence because its just 40 minutes to the south. Here's a quote from their land termination agreement papers-

"Regrettably, we must report the decision by the Company's Board of Directors to terminate a conditional sales agreement with the City of Battle Creek, Michigan for the purchase of approximately 760 acres of land. This land purchase was the first step toward the construction of a theme and recreational park in Battle Creek.

The August 3, 1976 conditional sales agreement stated that time was of the essence, and although we had twice extended the deadline beyond the original 120-day period, all of the conditions could not be met by the extended deadline of April 30, 1977. Original plans called for the park to be in operation at the beginning of the 1978 season. However, delays encountered seriously affected our construction timetable and made even a 1979 opening date questionable.

Despite this disappointment, we continue to explore external growth opportunities which will complement our present Sandusky expansion plans. With vigorous, prudent action in both areas, we believe Cedar Point can look forward to continued growth and profitability in the future."

This land was just east of W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, where the Fort Custer business park is now. Land near Kentwood was never mentioned in the book and I can't seem to find any information on it. A simple Google search just brings me back to this site in some thread where you say that one was to be built. While I'd like to believe you, I just wonder if you have it confused with this one. Unless it was a plan that came after this one and then magically disappeared, never to be mentioned again.

As for the Grayling park, I thought the concept was cool, but sadly, I don't think it's ever going to happen.

As for your post immediately above this one....don't even get me started.

Timber-Rider said:

I have also been at the Ferris State University library where they had a release study copy of the plans to build the Cedar Point park in a blue binder. I know, because I read it.

Are you sure that wasn't the Ferris Bueller State University library?