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Revel Surf ins Mesa, Arizona, isn't just for expert surfers. Newbies can purchase lessons and work their way up the different wave intensity levels offered.
Revel Surf ins Mesa, Arizona, isn't just for expert surfers. Newbies can purchase lessons and work their way up the different wave intensity levels offered.
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Revel Surf in Mesa, Arizona, will offer a tiered system with prices based off the intensity levels of the waves you want.
Revel Surf in Mesa, Arizona, will offer a tiered system with prices based off the intensity levels of the waves you want.
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Revel Surf is part of the larger development Cannon Beach, which is still under construction. Coming soon are shopping retailers, more restaurants, non-water activities and a few hotels.
Revel Surf is part of the larger development Cannon Beach, which is still under construction. Coming soon are shopping retailers, more restaurants, non-water activities and a few hotels.
Provided By Evolve Public Relations And Marketing
Electric Pickle is a pickleball-themed entertainment complex that will open its first U.S. location in Tempe on Dec. 16, 2024.
Electric Pickle is a pickleball-themed entertainment complex that will open its first U.S. location in Tempe on Dec. 16, 2024.
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Electric Pickle is the new pickleball entertainment complex that opened its first U.S. location in Tempe, Arizona on Jan. 6, 2025.
Electric Pickle is the new pickleball entertainment complex that opened its first U.S. location in Tempe, Arizona on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Electric Pickle is a pickleball-themed entertainment complex that will offer live music on the lawn, different game options, dining and a bar when it opens on Dec. 16, 2024 in Tempe.
Electric Pickle is a pickleball-themed entertainment complex that will offer live music on the lawn, different game options, dining and a bar when it opens on Dec. 16, 2024 in Tempe.
Provided By Electric Pickle
People race electric go-karts at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on Feb. 29, 2024 in Chandler.
People race electric go-karts at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on Feb. 29, 2024 in Chandler.
Megan Mendoza/The Republic
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, which has six locations across the country, opened its newest facility (pictured) in Buford, Georgia, in May 2021.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, which has six locations across the country, opened its newest facility (pictured) in Buford, Georgia, in May 2021.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Arcade games at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on Feb. 29, 2024 in Chandler.
Arcade games at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on Feb. 29, 2024 in Chandler.
Megan Mendoza/The Republic
Slides of all sizes and varieties take up a majority of the space during the Slick City Action Park Grand Opening on June 20, 2024, in Peoria.
Slides of all sizes and varieties take up a majority of the space during the Slick City Action Park Grand Opening on June 20, 2024, in Peoria.
Patrick Breen/The Republic
Slick City Action Park will open its first location in Arizona at 7586 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 100 in Peoria, AZ with slides like the "Mega Launch," the "Royal Flush" and "The Dragon" taking up the 36,000 square foot location.
Slick City Action Park will open its first location in Arizona at 7586 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 100 in Peoria, AZ with slides like the "Mega Launch," the "Royal Flush" and "The Dragon" taking up the 36,000 square foot location.
Slick City Action Park
Slick City Action Park in Peoria on May 31, 2024.
Slick City Action Park in Peoria on May 31, 2024.
Nicole Mullen/The Republic
A rendering of Harkins Theatres BackLot, planned for the Shops at Norterra in north Phoenix.
A rendering of Harkins Theatres BackLot, planned for the Shops at Norterra in north Phoenix.
Courtesy Of Harkins Theatres
A rendering of the Mattel Adventure Park coming to Glendale in 2024.
A rendering of the Mattel Adventure Park coming to Glendale in 2024.
Courtesy Of Mattel
A rendering of the Barbie Beach House at the Mattel Adventure Park
A rendering of the Barbie Beach House at the Mattel Adventure Park
Mattel Adventure Park
An aerial rendering shows the full VAI Resort development, which is under construction in Glendale.
An aerial rendering shows the full VAI Resort development, which is under construction in Glendale.
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VAI Resort is expected to open in Glendale in spring 2023 as the state's largest resort with more than 1,200 hotel rooms, a 360-degree concert stage, and a manmade island in the middle of a 7-acre water feature.
VAI Resort is expected to open in Glendale in spring 2023 as the state's largest resort with more than 1,200 hotel rooms, a 360-degree concert stage, and a manmade island in the middle of a 7-acre water feature.
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An artist's rendering shows the VAI Villas building, which will have a rooftop pool.
An artist's rendering shows the VAI Villas building, which will have a rooftop pool.
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PopStroke — Tiger Woods' "unique golf entertainment experience" — has two locations in Florida, including its latest opening in Fort Myers, pictured here.
PopStroke — Tiger Woods' "unique golf entertainment experience" — has two locations in Florida, including its latest opening in Fort Myers, pictured here.
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Greg Bartoli, CEO and founder of PopStroke, poses for a portrait at the company's location in Scottsdale on Oct. 3, 2023.
Greg Bartoli, CEO and founder of PopStroke, poses for a portrait at the company's location in Scottsdale on Oct. 3, 2023.
Joel Angel Juarez/The Republic
PopStroke — Tiger Woods' "unique golf entertainment experience" — has two locations in Florida, including its latest opening in Fort Myers, pictured here.
PopStroke — Tiger Woods' "unique golf entertainment experience" — has two locations in Florida, including its latest opening in Fort Myers, pictured here.
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Home Run Dugout will feature Batting Bays, a biergarten mini field, a full-service restaurant and three bars at its new location in Scottsdale, AZ.
Home Run Dugout will feature Batting Bays, a biergarten mini field, a full-service restaurant and three bars at its new location in Scottsdale, AZ.
Provided By HFA Architecture + Engineering
Home Run Dugout is a new entertainment venue, similar to Top Golf, where guests can dine, drink and play baseball and its new location will be located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Home Run Dugout is a new entertainment venue, similar to Top Golf, where guests can dine, drink and play baseball and its new location will be located in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Home Run Dugout will begin construction in 2025 and will be opening near the Talking Stick Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, AZ.
Home Run Dugout will begin construction in 2025 and will be opening near the Talking Stick Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, AZ.
Provided By HFA Architecture + Engineering
FunBox offers 25,000 square feet of connected jumping zones that feature 10 different play areas for kids of all ages.
FunBox offers 25,000 square feet of connected jumping zones that feature 10 different play areas for kids of all ages.
Provided By Funbox
A worker preparing for an Aug. 29 opening day runs through FUNBOX, a bounce park in Cherry Hill Mall's parking lot.
A worker preparing for an Aug. 29 opening day runs through FUNBOX, a bounce park in Cherry Hill Mall's parking lot.
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A worker prepares for the Aug. 29 opening day of FUNBOX, a bounce park in Cherry Hill Mall's parking lot.
A worker prepares for the Aug. 29 opening day of FUNBOX, a bounce park in Cherry Hill Mall's parking lot.
Jim Walsh/Courier-Post
A conceptual rendering shows the planned Pure Pickleball facility near Scottsdale, which will be the headquarters for USA Pickleball.
A conceptual rendering shows the planned Pure Pickleball facility near Scottsdale, which will be the headquarters for USA Pickleball.
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An overview of the planned Cannon Beach development in southeast Mesa, including a wave lagoon for surfing, a hotel, shops, offices and a gym.
An overview of the planned Cannon Beach development in southeast Mesa, including a wave lagoon for surfing, a hotel, shops, offices and a gym.
Provided By EPS Group
A rendering of shops at the planned coastal-themed Cannon Beach development in southeast Mesa.
A rendering of shops at the planned coastal-themed Cannon Beach development in southeast Mesa.
Provided By Adaptive Architects
A rendering shows the surf lagoons, hotel and surf villas district proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
A rendering shows the surf lagoons, hotel and surf villas district proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
Courtesy Of AO Architects
A rendering shows the main arrival plaza proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
A rendering shows the main arrival plaza proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
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A rendering shows the retail district proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
A rendering shows the retail district proposed at PHX Surf, a water park and surf destination planned for Maricopa, Arizona.
Courtesy Of AO Architects
Cactus Surf Park is planned for a 25-acre parcel at Gilbert Regional Park.
Cactus Surf Park is planned for a 25-acre parcel at Gilbert Regional Park.
Town Of Gilbert