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The Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss and take action on two incentives, including nearly $200,000 for the expansion of the Kiddie Park.

Kiddie Park has already set in motion the expansion that will add five new rides – including an larger roller coaster called the “Dragon Coaster,” a large slide, the “Dizzy Dragons,” “Octopus,” and “Huff and Puff.” All the rides have been purchased and some concrete pads have been poured. The total cost of the expansion is $2.7 million and the Kiddie Park has reportedly already raised $1.3 million.

If approved, the $199,800 public infrastructure incentive from the BRTA would include funding for new electric service for the expansion, paving, new park lighting and landscaping.

The BRTA will also discuss and take action on a proposed $10,000 façade improvement grant for Musselman Abstract in downtown Bartlesville.

The meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Chambers of Bartlesville City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave., in downtown Bartlesville and is open to the public.

The new "Dragon Coaster" at Bartlesville Kiddie Park will be installed no later than May 2024. Photo provided.

A new ferris wheel will also be part of the expansion plan at Bartlesville Kiddie Park. Photo provided.

The "Octopus" will be a part of the expanded rides at Bartlesville Kiddie Park. Photo provided.

The "Dizzy Dragons" will be a part of the expansion at Bartlesville Kiddie Park. Photo provided.

A slide will be installed at the expansion of Bartlesville Kiddie Park. Photo provided.

Bartlesville Kiddie Park will be expanded to the northeast of the current amusement park, as shown in red near the Hulah Depot. The expansion is expected to be complete by May 2024. Photo provided.