Demolition is occurring at the site of the former Putters Family Fun Center, along S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage. Putters closed somewhat abruptly after its 2014 season. It was in business for over 30 years, and had an arcade, batting cages, outdoor trampolines, soak zone, two (yes, two!) putt-putt golf courses, and a smattering of large animal statuary (including a 20 ft tall giraffe), most of which was auctioned off after the closing. Here's a
streetview from 2012.
There's no info that I could find on what the plans are for the lot now, or who owns it. The building that once housed the arcade and concessions is now a pile of rubble. I'm not a betting man, but given what's surrounding, I'd say there's a giant, underwhelming likelihood that this will become (a) a restaurant / fast food joint, (b) a bank or credit union, or (c) an auto parts store. Or maybe a skyscraper
I wonder where the giraffes ended up after the auction?
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