Fun-Plex
Fun-Plex is an amusement park located at 7003 Q Street in the Ralston neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. It is the largest amusement park in Nebraska,[1] and the site of the only roller coaster in Nebraska.[2][3] Fun-Plex began as “The Kart Ranch” in 1979 with just a go-kart track. In 2015 Fun-Plex is putting a brand new water feature called Makana Splash a water play structure with a 317-gallon bucket that drops water on you. In 2016 Fun-Plex built Nebraska's Only Swim up bar called Breakers Bay Bar. In 2018 Fun-Plex adds Rockin’ Rapids, the biggest and most impressive addition to the park in 40 years! The attraction features two tube slides for single or double riders.
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Rides at Fun-Plex include a slick track, bumper boats, and go-gator kiddie coaster. There is a waterpark with a wave pool, five story waterslides, a lazy river, and a children's pool. Other rides includes the Rock-O-Ride, a walk-through haunt, called A Nightmare On Q Street and a Tilt-A-Whirl, as well as a classic carousel and the Balloon Ferris wheel. In 2007, the facility boasted new go-karts and a larger track, as well a new 18-hole miniature golf.[4] In 2007, the park introduced the "Big Ohhhh...", Nebraska's only roller coaster.[5] The coaster has been used at several other parks previous to coming to Fun-Plex.[6] The roller coaster was removed in 2018.
References
- ^ "Fun Plex Seeking Permit To Build Roller Coaster", UltimateRollerCoaster.com. July 19, 2005. Retrieved 5/8/08.
- ^ "History", Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.
- ^ "Fun Plex", Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 5/8/08.
- ^ "History", Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.
- ^ "History", Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.
- ^ Big Ohhhhhh..., Roller Coaster Data Base. Retrieved 5/8/08.