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As New Polaris Attractions Take Shape, Columbus Looks Back at Magic Mountain Fun Center
Read the full articleMunicipal records place the historic amusement park at 8350 Lyra Drive under Carvana ownership, while Supercharged Entertainment builds one mile north at 9300 Lyra Drive.
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https://www.columbusnavigator.com/the-worlds-largest-indoor-go-kart-track-polaris/
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Construction is underway along Lyra Drive in Polaris, where Supercharged Entertainment broke ground on a 125,000-square-foot indoor karting and arcade complex at 9300 Lyra Drive in Polaris.
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Supercharged Entertainment broke ground Wednesday on a 125,000-square-foot indoor karting and arcade complex at 9300 Lyra Drive in Polaris
Columbus lost a go-kart fixture when Magic Mountain East closed in July after decades on the East Side, bringing an official close to both chapters of the Magic Mountain era.
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Columbus lost a go-kart fixture when Magic Mountain East closed in July after decades on the East Side.
https://stepoutcolumbus.com/so-long-magic-mountain-a-columbus-childhood-staple-is-closing-for-good/
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The journey began on the East Side, where the park first opened in 1981 along 5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus.
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The park first opened in 1981, and over four-plus decades it became a cornerstone of Columbus family life.
The journey began on the East Side, where the park first opened in 1981 along 5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus.
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5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus
For countless families, after long days at Berliner Sports Park grinding through travel baseball tournaments, Magic Mountain East served as the reward waiting on the other side, with teammates piling into the car to trade the ballfield for the hum of the go-kart track.
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After long days at Berliner Sports Park grinding through travel baseball tournaments, I personally remember Magic Mountain East being the reward waiting on the other side.
The Magic Mountain Polaris location, a staple in its own right for 23 years, shuttered back in 2021.
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The Magic Mountain Polaris location, a staple in its own right for 23 years, shuttered back in 2021, and now the East location follows.
Generations of visitors remember the park as the backdrop for birthday parties, post-youth-sports-tournament celebrations, first dates, and chaotic family outings.
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It was the backdrop for birthday parties, post-youth-sports-tournament celebrations, first dates, and the kind of chaotic family outings that somehow always ended up being the best memories.
Children fed tokens into machines with absolutely zero strategy, watching ticket dispensers spit out paper ribbons that were carefully draped around shoulders before being surrendered for plastic trinkets, sticky hands, and oversized stuffed animals.
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feeding quarters into the arcade machines with absolutely zero strategy
Then, in mid-2026, after 45 years of go-karts, mini-golf, and more arcade tokens than anyone could ever count, Magic Mountain Fun Center East announced it was closing its doors.
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After 45 years of go-karts, mini-golf, and more arcade tokens than anyone could ever count, Magic Mountain Fun Center East is closing its doors.
The ownership announced on social media that Sunday, July 5, 2026 will be its last day.
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Sunday, July 5, 2026 will be its last day.
“It has truly been a privilege to bring fun, laughter, and lifelong memories to so many families throughout the years.
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“It has truly been a privilege to bring fun, laughter, and lifelong memories to so many families throughout the years. From birthday parties and family outings to our annual Easter Egg Hunts on the mini golf course and countless community events, we’ve cherished every opportunity to give back and be part of so many special moments.”
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After the Polaris location closed in 2021, online auto retailer Carvana purchased 8350 Lyra Dr. for $6.2 million to make way for a customer delivery center, ending outdoor amusement at the site.
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In 2022, online auto retailer Carvana purchased 8350 Lyra Dr. for $6.2 million, replacing the defunct Magic Mountain location.