Skiing, Snow-Boarding & Tubing Adventure Park
Business Description
This Midwest outdoor recreation enterprise has a long track record of high profit margins during strong seasonal demand.
It is estimated to replicate the Business' 80+ acres with 30+ skiing terrain acres, 4 aerial lifts, 3 surface lifts, and 260+ foot drop amidst a 790+ foot terrain height along with the mechanical, electrical and environmental infrastructure, retention ponds, several publicly accessible buildings, plus the equipment maintenance and storage buildings on site would cost at least $30MM.
Current owners have upgraded maintenance and capital expenditures significantly in the five years since they acquired the complex. This includes 12 new snow making machine, Ski lifts, upper and lower level lodge updates, and more. And the SOPs for safety inspections, environmental testing and more have been modernized and fully documented by the new owners.
Having been in operation as one of the region's few winter skiing, boarding and tubing parks in this Midwest setting for over forty years the Business' brand is a house-hold name within a 100+ mile radius.
With this established brand, experienced staff, loyal customer base, and turnkey operation the Business provides a new owner a one-of-a-kind gem as far as Midwest ski parks go, plus significant potential for expansion into additional year-round activities, events, and hospitality services.
The following permits/licenses are required to run this Business: Liquor, Lift Inspection, Amusement, Health Department, and Sales Tax.
It is estimated to replicate the Business' 80+ acres with 30+ skiing terrain acres, 4 aerial lifts, 3 surface lifts, and 260+ foot drop amidst a 790+ foot terrain height along with the mechanical, electrical and environmental infrastructure, retention ponds, several publicly accessible buildings, plus the equipment maintenance and storage buildings on site would cost at least $30MM.
Current owners have upgraded maintenance and capital expenditures significantly in the five years since they acquired the complex. This includes 12 new snow making machine, Ski lifts, upper and lower level lodge updates, and more. And the SOPs for safety inspections, environmental testing and more have been modernized and fully documented by the new owners.
Having been in operation as one of the region's few winter skiing, boarding and tubing parks in this Midwest setting for over forty years the Business' brand is a house-hold name within a 100+ mile radius.
With this established brand, experienced staff, loyal customer base, and turnkey operation the Business provides a new owner a one-of-a-kind gem as far as Midwest ski parks go, plus significant potential for expansion into additional year-round activities, events, and hospitality services.
The following permits/licenses are required to run this Business: Liquor, Lift Inspection, Amusement, Health Department, and Sales Tax.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 45
- Facilities & Assets
- Property features all-season outdoor activities & events center, retail & rental, multiple food & beverage spaces.
- Website
- http://www.marigold.mobi/skipark
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This location is strategically located outside 100 miles of any potential competitor, has both family friendly and adult offerings and activities the business attracts both loyal repeat and first time visitors from several major metropolitan areas.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Proven opportunity for further development and regional market capture.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- A local businessman and neighbor of this ski-park whose family grew up skiing th
- Transition Support
- Seller will assist new owner in navigating the oncoming Winter 2025-26 season as required.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2420397
- Listing Views
- 16
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