Green Amusement Park

Who doesn't love an amusement park? And, what could be better than a green amusement park? There are many ways that you can build an amusement park and have it be greener than the ones that are already in existence. You need the right type of skills, the right place and of course, the right mind set to know what you must have to entertain children of all ages.

What are the skills that I need for this business concept?

A mind that is capable of envisioning an amusement park from the ground up. You will need to see the rides, the attractions, the food vendors and the souvenir stands and you will need to be able to see all of these visions in green. Not only will you need to know how to build (or rebuild if you are remaking an existing amusement park) but you will need to know how to run it once it is up and operational. This takes organization, supervisory and management skills.

What educational background do I need?

A degree in engineering or computer drafting is vital to build or rebuild the coasters. Solid knowledge of green techniques is also important. You should have a business degree and also should hold a degree in either Travel and Tourism or Hotels and Hospitality as well.

What type of certifications and licenses do I need?

You will need to be inspected by the appropriate state, county or city entity and be given a certificate to post when you open your gates. You will also have different inspections for different areas of the park, all of which must be kept valid or you will face fines or worse, a shut down of the park. You will need to have a food vendor's license unless each booth is a separate entity in which case it would be your own responsibility to make sure that only properly licensed vendors are set up in your park at any given time.

Who are the key competitors in this field?

You will be up against the giants in the amusement park world, which means that you will be drawing in smaller, more localized crowds. You should also note that because you are smaller, your business will be offering cheaper ticket prices which might give you an edge. Who is the target audience?

You will draw in amusement park fans, of course, but you will also be likely to draw in the green crowd who are fed up with the eco-damaging major parks. You might also draw in some of the curious as well as those who will be looking for any reason to deride the green amusement park concept.

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