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No More Bluegrass Boardwalk

This is some sad news to report: the Kochs have officially withdrawn plans to reopen the former Kentucky Kingdom amusement park as Bluegrass Boardwalk. The press release reads: “(June 15, 2012) Louisville, Kentucky —Following nine months of planning to reopen...

Jun 15, 2012 by John Stevenson News 0

What’s up with Bluegrass Boardwalk?

The old Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom park has been a rollercoaster in itself since it closed in 2010. Ed Hart, the man who originally opened the park, tried to rally support for the reopening the park as simply “Kentucky Kingdom,”...

May 30, 2012 by John Stevenson News 0

Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen as Bluegrass Boardwalk

The Kentucky State Fair Board unanimously approved a lease that moves the Koch family one step closer to reopening the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk: This afternoon’s unanimous vote by the Kentucky State Fair Board to approve a lease...