![]() In 1994, a second Discovery Zone opened in Hixson at 5239 Highway 153. In 1995, the company participated in a tie-in with the release of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.” Power Rangers wristbands allowed wearers to have fun all summer long at DZ while imagining they had special powers to help Zordon defeat the Putties, Rita Repulsa, and Lord Zed. When it was time to go home, there was a counter where tickets earned in playing games could be redeemed.ĭiscovery Zone advertised frequently on the kid-oriented Nickelodeon cable network. ![]() Children could also celebrate birthdays in one of the private party rooms. After an hour or so of play, one could visit the snack bar for refreshments. There was skee ball, basketball, and my favorite, Whack-a-Mole (or some similar subterranean creature). The Skill Zone area featured games that tested eye-hand coordination. There was also a Mini Zone for smaller children. The Mega Zone was built large and sturdy enough for parents to join their children in the fun, and this was highly encouraged. The centerpiece of Discovery Zone was its Mega Zone, a plumbing-like structure consisting of large tubes and nets for climbing, slides for, eh, sliding, and a splash pool filled with brightly-colored plastic balls for throwing. Chattanooga got its Discovery Zone in August, 1993 when one opened in the new Hamilton Village shopping center at 2020 Gunbarrel Road. Ron Matsch and Al Fong, with physical fitness backgrounds, were founders. The first Discovery Zone FunCenter appeared in 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri. Discovery Zone was a place where children and parents could enjoy time together in a variety of play.
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