American Heartland Theme Park First Announced (2023)

On July 19, 2023, Oklahoma state and local officials, along with American Heartland leadership announced American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on historic Route 66. The development is scheduled to be built in phases beginning with a large-scale RV park with cabins scheduled to open phase one in spring 2025, and a world-class theme park and resort scheduled to open in 2026. The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is said to offer a unique visitor experience rivaling the world’s top resort destinations.

American Heartland will be a 1,000-acre development with a 125-acre theme park, which is comparable to the size of Magic Kingdom Theme Park and Disneyland Park. The theme park will feature an Americana-themed environment with a variety of rides, live shows, family attractions and waterways, as well as restaurant-quality food and beverage offerings.

The 125-acre theme park will feature a collection of six distinctly American lands to welcome guests on a journey through the best of the American story. Families will find thrilling rides and heartwarming shows as they discover Great Plains, Bayou Bay, Big Timber Falls, Stony Point Harbor, Liberty Village and Electropolis.

The adjacent 320-acre Three Ponies RV Park and Campground, designed by Oklahoma architects ADG Blatt, will be the largest campground in the central U.S. with 750 RV spaces and 300 cabins plus amenities.

The development will also include a top-tier 300-room hotel and modern indoor water park.