Swings-N-Things Fun Park

What Swings-N-Things Fun Park does

Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park is a privately held, family-owned family entertainment center (FEC) operating a 13-acre amusement facility in Olmsted Township, Ohio (Cleveland metropolitan area). Founded around 1995 per the company's own historical narrative (firmographics record 1987; the two are inconsistent), the company has operated at the same location for approximately 30 years and serves primarily family birthday party hosts, corporate groups of 10–2,000 guests, K–12 school groups, and youth/scout organizations, with secondary demand from paintball enthusiasts, tour groups, and friends/family reunion planners.

The company's attraction portfolio spans outdoor experiences (two go-kart tracks including a near-quarter-mile Grand Prix track powered by 9 HP Honda engines, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, 100,000-gallon bumper boats, Ohio's largest 15-machine batting cage range, outdoor laser tag at Camp Patriot, and a half-million-dollar Paintball Village scenario field) and year-round indoor experiences (game room with redemption games and Highway 66 mini bowling, Kids Korner indoor playground for ages 10 and under, a homemade ice creamery, and the adult-oriented Inside the Park Taproom and Wine Bar added in 2018). The technology stack is non-proprietary; operations rely on CenterEdge Online for ticketing, event booking, and season pass management, with Gravity Forms powering email capture and standard processors (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay) handling payments.

Revenue is generated through a diversified per-attraction and packaged model: per-ride fees ($4.99–$12.50 per activity), unlimited day passes ($30.99–$39.99 online), annual season passes ($50–$95), hosted birthday party packages ($216–$295 for up to 8 guests with tiered add-on pricing), corporate catering and team-building packages priced per head for groups up to 2,000, paintball admission and rentals, and on-site food and beverage. Distribution is anchored by the single physical park plus the CenterEdge-powered online storefront and a dedicated phone-based group sales department. Marketing is conducted through Facebook/X/YouTube, an e-newsletter, BBB A+ accreditation, and earned media including IAAPA Platinum Level Operations certification (the first family fun park awarded this), a 2026 Scene Cleveland "Best Place for a Kids Party" recognition, and a "World's Greatest" attraction designation. The company has approximately 25 employees, no disclosed parent or institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing.

Name

Swings-N-Things Fun Park

Legal name

Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park

Website

https://sntfun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park is a family-owned, 13-acre family entertainment center in Olmsted Township, Ohio (Cleveland area), offering go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, paintball, birthday party packages, and hosted corporate and school group events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Center

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD), Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Family entertainment center
• Amusement park attractions
• Birthday party packages
• Corporate group outings
• Miniature golf courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Olmsted Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Attraction Admission and Rides: Pay-per-attraction model where guests pay for individual rides and activities including go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, and game room tokens.
2. Unlimited Access Passes: All-day unlimited wristband passes (Race-N-Play, Putt-N-Play) providing unlimited access to attractions for a fixed daily rate, with online discounts available.
3. Season Passes: Annual passes for Putt-N-Play ($95), Batting Cages ($75), and Paintball Village ($50) providing unlimited access throughout the calendar year.
4. Birthday Party Packages: Hosted party packages ranging from $216-$295 for up to 8 guests, including party area, food, games, and attractions. Additional guests charged at $26.99-$36.99 each.
5. Food and Beverage: On-site Ice Creamery with homemade ice cream, pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and beverages. Taproom and Wine Bar for adult guests.
6. Group Outings and Corporate Events: Catered corporate picnics and group packages for 10-2000 guests with food-and-fun combination packages, team building activities, and exclusive event hosting.
7. Paintball Village: Paintball admission, equipment rental, paintballs, and field access. Rent-N-Play packages from $27.99-$30.99.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swings-N-Things is a family-owned 13-acre amusement park in Olmsted Township, Ohio offering pay-per-attraction outdoor and indoor entertainment including go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, game room, paintball, and a kids indoor playground. It also sells unlimited day passes, annual season passes, hosted birthday party packages, and catered corporate, school, and youth group event packages, with no general admission fee.

Product overview

Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park is a family-owned-and-operated 13-acre amusement park offering a diverse portfolio of indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages. The core product portfolio includes outdoor attractions (go-karts on two tracks, bumper boats, miniature golf on two courses, batting cages, outdoor laser tag) and year-round indoor attractions (game room with video/redemption games, mini bowling, Kids Korner indoor playground, ice creamery). The park operates Paintball Village as a separate half-million-dollar scenario paintball facility. Additional revenue streams include birthday party packages (Birthday Blast, Glow Party, Activity-Overload, Fun For All, Paintball Party) offering reserved party areas with food, attractions, and entertainment; group outing packages for corporate events, school groups, youth organizations, and tour groups with catering options; and season passes for unlimited play. The park also features an adult-oriented Taproom and Wine Bar. The company positions itself as Ohio's largest and oldest family fun park with no admission fee (pay-per-attraction model).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Batting Cages Ohio's largest batting range with 15 pitching machines offering slow pitch, fast pitch softball, and baseball from 40 to 80 mph, with covered hitting area and ball drying system for year-round play. Targets individual visitors, families, and groups seeking baseball/softball practice.
• Miniature Golf Two 18-hole miniature golf courses voted top outdoor courses in Cleveland, featuring cascading waterfalls, fountains, a 35-foot Magical Castle, giant Lighthouse, water-churning sawmill, and illuminated nighttime lighting. Targets families, date nights, and group outings.
• Go Karts Two go-kart tracks: Grand Prix Track (nearly quarter-mile with bridges and tunnels, powered by 9 HP Honda engines with rack and pinion steering and hydraulic disc brakes) and Rookie Track for younger drivers. Targets families, teens, and competitive group outings.
• Bumper Boats Wet-N-Wild Bumper Boats operating in 100,000 gallons of water with squirt guns on each boat and a 450-pound weight limit. Targets families and children.
• Game Room Year-round indoor facility featuring video games, redemption games, skeeball, air hockey, Highway 66 Mini Bowling, and access to Kids Korner and Ice Creamery. Targets families, teens, and groups.
• Strike Zone Mini Bowling 4-lane Highway 66 Mini Bowling with smaller bowling balls and no special shoes required, suitable for all ages. Targets families and group parties.
• Kids Korner Giant indoor playground for kids 10 years and under featuring climbing, crawling, and sliding attractions. Socks and wristband required. Targets young children and family visits.
• Paintball Village Half-million-dollar scenario paintball field (200' x 125') with 20-foot high netting, burned-out car props, and sand surface, accommodating walk-up players and groups age 10+ with equipment rental, compressed air tanks, and various paintball packages. Targets teens, adults, and corporate/bachelor paintball events.
• Inside the Park Taproom and Wine Bar Adult-oriented bar inside the park featuring craft beers, domestic and imported beers on tap and in bottles/cans, wines, and viewing areas with 6 big screen TVs overlooking the batting range and miniature golf courses. Targets adult visitors, parents, and group event attendees.
• Ice Creamery On-site homemade ice cream shop producing fresh ice cream on premises, including Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Malted Vanilla, and other specialty flavors, with pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and beverages. Targets families, park visitors, and group parties.
• Birthday Blast Party Package Reserved 60-minute party area with party host, decorated plates/cups/placemats/napkins/utensils, large pizza slice, soda pitchers, miniature golf (April-September), 60 minutes unlimited video game play, $12 game play per guest, Kids Korner access, and free birthday invitations. $216 plus tax for up to 8 guests. Targets parents hosting children's birthday parties.
• Glow Birthday Party Package Exclusive 60-minute private glow party room with glowing decorations, party host, pizza, miniature golf (April-September), Kids Korner access, 60 minutes unlimited video game play, glow necklace and bracelet for each guest, and blinking glow hat and cup for the birthday child. $256 plus tax for up to 8 guests. Targets parents hosting children's glow-themed birthday parties.
• Activity-Overload Birthday Party Package Teen/adult-oriented party with 2 hours unlimited video game play, $20 game play, large pizza slice, free invitations, Kids Korner access for guests 10 and under, and 500 redemption tickets for the birthday child. $256 plus tax for up to 8 guests. Targets parents hosting teen or adult birthday parties.
• Fun For All Birthday Party Package Outdoor-focused spring/summer/fall party including Putt-N-Play wristband (miniature golf, bumper boats, outdoor laser tag, Kids Korner, 30-minute video game card), pizza, and soda. $295 plus tax for up to 8 guests. Targets parents hosting outdoor birthday parties in warmer seasons.
• Paintball Birthday Party Package Paintball party including 3-hour field access, basic equipment rental (marker, mask, air fills), 200 paintballs per player, reserved seating area, pizza, and soda. $256 plus tax for up to 8 players; minimum age 10. Targets parents hosting teen or adult paintball birthday parties.
• Race-N-Play Unlimited Pass All-day unlimited wristband including go-kart rides, bumper boats, and miniature golf. Minimum 48 inches tall required. Prices: $44.99 at park, $39.99 online, $38.99 senior/military. Targets individual park visitors and families seeking unlimited access.
• Putt-N-Play Unlimited Pass All-day unlimited wristband including miniature golf, bumper boats, Kids Korner, outdoor laser tag, and passenger rides on Grand Prix Go-Kart Track (does NOT include driving go-karts). Minimum 44 inches tall. Prices: $34.99 at park, $30.99 online. Targets individual park visitors and families seeking unlimited access.
• Season Passes Three annual season pass options: Putt-N-Play Season Pass ($95), Batting Season Pass ($75), and Paintball Season Pass ($50), each providing unlimited daily access to respective attractions during operating hours throughout the calendar year. Targets repeat individual visitors and families.
• Corporate Outings and Group Event Packages Catered corporate picnics and group packages for 10-2,000 guests combining attractions, team-building activities such as Office Olympics and cornhole tournaments, exclusive event hosting, and food-and-fun bundled packages (wrapped meals, budget meals, all-you-can-eat buffets with on-site grilling). Targets local and regional businesses organizing employee events and team-building outings.
• Ohio Standards Fun Days (Educational Field Trips) Ohio Standards-aligned educational field trip program co-developed with Olmsted Falls City Schools, aligned with Ohio MATH & SCIENCE content standards (Common Core) for grades K-8, including educational materials and handouts for teachers. Targets K-12 schools and educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Host groups from 10 to 2,000 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersBBB Business Review accreditation and seal displayed on website. Provides consumer confidence and trust verification for the business.
• Catering ExperiencecoreOthersExclusive caterer for company picnics and group events. Provides wrapped meals, budget meals, and all-you-can-eat buffets with on-site grilling. Handles meal service for exclusive events and after-prom packages.
• CenterEdge SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online ticketing, retail, and event booking platform at swingsnthings.centeredgeonline.com. Handles season pass registration, birthday party bookings, group event reservations, and retail purchases.
• Olmsted Falls City SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to develop Ohio Standards Fun Day curriculum aligned with Ohio's MATH & SCIENCE content standards (Common Core) for grades K-8. Curriculum includes educational materials and handouts for teachers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEC Entertainment (Chuck E. Cheese): National family entertainment chain centered on arcade games, rides, and pizza for children's birthday parties. Direct competitor in the family birthday party segment with greater scale and brand recognition.
• Cedar Point: Iconic Ohio amusement park in Sandusky operated by Cedar Fair. Major regional destination amusement park that draws Cleveland-area tourism and competes for family entertainment dollars, though at a different scale and price point.
• Main Event Entertainment: National FEC chain offering bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, arcade, and food/beverage with multiple Midwest locations. Competes for family birthday parties, corporate events, and group outings at a larger, more entertainment-diversified scale.
• Urban Air Adventure Park: National franchise chain of family adventure parks with multiple Ohio locations featuring trampolines, go-karts, climbing, and birthday parties. Broader portfolio but overlapping attractions and target customer (families, birthday parties).
• Dave & Buster's: Publicly traded national chain combining arcade, sports viewing, and full-service dining. Targets adult and family groups for entertainment nights, corporate events, and parties—overlapping with SNT's corporate and birthday segments.

Direct peers

• Adventure Landing: Multi-location family entertainment chain offering go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, and arcade games. Closest business model analog to Swings-N-Things with comparable multi-attraction mix and group event focus.
• Scene75 Entertainment Center: Ohio-based family entertainment center chain operating in Cincinnati and Columbus, offering go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, and event hosting. Most direct in-state competitor to Swings-N-Things with comparable multi-attraction model and group event focus.
• Fun 'N' Stuff: Family amusement park in Macedonia, OH (also Cleveland area) featuring go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and birthday parties. Direct regional competitor with nearly identical attraction mix and customer segments.

Regional players

• Memphis Kiddie Park: Historic Cleveland-area kiddie amusement park in Brooklyn, OH operating since 1952. Smaller scale and more focused on young children but serves the same Cleveland-area family market with rides-based entertainment.

Emerging players

• Scene75 Buffalo (expansion markets): Regional Scene75 expansion demonstrating the multi-attraction FEC model's replicability. Highlights the competitive threat from better-capitalized chains expanding into adjacent Ohio/PA markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/swingsnthings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swings-n-things-family-fun-park

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