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Champtown: $500m Park City project to include attractions and aquarium

Champtown plans also include a butterfly experience

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Bea Mitchell
By Bea MitchellJun 19, 2024 1 min read
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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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Lange Real Estate has broken ground on a $500 million mixed-use development called Champtown in Park City, Kansas.

Located on a 160-acre site, the project boasts several attractions, including an aquarium, restaurants, around 132,000 square feet retail space, and a 180-room hotel with an indoor sport venue.

“Champtown is a vision of progress and a glimpse into the future of Park City,” said Rachel Lange-Mills of Lange Real Estate.

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“This groundbreaking ceremony signifies the beginning of a project that will transform our community and provide residents and visitors with a unique destination for years to come."

The team behind Champtown has already secured partnerships and letters of intent to provide a diverse mix of attractions.

The OdySea Aquarium team from Scottsdale, Arizona will bring a world-class facility to Champtown, and agreements have been acquired for a large retail store, a convenience store, and several restaurants.

Additionally, Champtown will include the 'Butterfly Wonderland' attraction, which includes a rainforest-style conservatory, educational displays, live chrysalis observation, and an interactive butterfly environment.

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“We are excited to be working with such esteemed partners,” Lange-Mills said. “Each component plays a crucial role in making Champtown a premier destination, not just for the region but for visitors from across the country. The future of Park City has never looked brighter.”

The Park City City Councilapproved a STAR [sales tax and revenue] bond for the development last year.

Per a press release, the project will "elevate Park City as a major tourist destination and boost the local economy".

Images courtesy of Lange Real Estate

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Bea Mitchell
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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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