“We have not figured out the exact cost of admission right now. There will also be different leagues to join, but that is still being worked out along with the costs, which include a resident discount. It’s perfect for a group of 5 to 10 people to have a driving range tournament or see who can throw the football the farthest.” He added, “It’s pretty nice to be able to bring this type of technology to Tuolumne County.” “We have three simulators that are being installed, and they have their own sectioned-off area. We plan on having tournaments with these simulators,” noted Tinkle. There will also be simulators with over 40 simulations, including basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, tennis, golf, etc. They thought it would be best to show the desire to strengthen and enrich the community.” The fun park will be named Elevate, with Tinkle sharing, “The tribe voted on the name Elevate because they want to elevate the community.

It just drives home the family feel that we are shooting for at the resort,” said Tinkle. “It keeps families together you don’t have to split up and go your separate ways to have fun. Younger kids will need to have a parent with them while at the facility. There are activities for three years and under, 3 to 12-year-olds, teens, and adults. The plan is to target the whole family with fun activities like batting cages, soft play for toddlers, a ninja warrior course, valo jump (an interactive trampoline game), Slam dunk basketball, dodge ball court, head-to-head airbag play, and axe throwing. So, we wanted to create something that would bring them together, keep them involved with the community, and do fun stuff while they’re doing it,” detailed Tinkle. “We determined that there was a huge need in this county to be together, and there is not very much for any school-age children to do, even high schoolers, around here. President of the tribe’s Tuolumne Economic Development Authority, Inc., Darryl Tinkle, says the idea came about after COVID when families spent so much time together. The photos in the image box show the design of the facility and the current construction that so far has been laying the foundation, but when completed, it will house various entertainment attractions. The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians broke ground on a new 20,000-square-foot building about a month ago, at the Black Oak Casino Resort next to its gas station, Bear Creek Station. Tuolumne, CA – Wondering how to entertain the kids this weekend? - There will soon be a new option for family fun.

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