Bergstrom comments on announcement of Craig County theme park

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, said he was excited about the thousands of new jobs and multi-billion-dollar investment that will come with Mansion Entertainment Group's announcement of a new theme park, the American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, that will be built on Route 66 in Vinita, just west of Grand Lake.

“There’s no better place to represent the heart of America than northeast Oklahoma, since we are the heart of America” Bergstrom said. “This $2 billion investment in our state will create more than 4,000 jobs and introduce a new category of entertainment to the region, and its long-term economic impact will be transformative.”

American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is expected to open in 2026 and will be comparable in size to the Magic Kingdom or Disneyland. Spanning 125 acres of the 1,000-acre resort property, the park will offer rides, shows, dining and other attractions. 4.9 million guests are anticipated annually.

“Tourism is already one of Oklahoma’s top industries and this project will elevate our state and this region to another level. Since tourism is a doorway to economic development, American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will draw new businesses not only to the area nearby but also throughout the region and state,” Bergstrom said.

A 300-room hotel and indoor water park, 750 RV spaces and 300 cabins are also set to be constructed to accommodate visitors to the park and area tourists.

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For more information, contact: Sen. Micheal Bergstrom at 405-521-5561, or email Micheal.Bergstrom@oksenate.gov.