Illinois HR 348: CONGRATS-KNIGHT'S ACTION PARK

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HR0348LRB104 13675 MST 26338 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate Knight's Action Park in 

4Springfield on 95 years of providing family-owned service and 

5entertainment, a milestone reflecting decades of dedication, 

6innovation, and community engagement; and

7 WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park's legacy began with George 

8W. Knight Sr., a professional golfer whose passion for the 

9game and for teaching led to the establishment of his first 

10golf driving range in Springfield in the early 1930s, sparking 

11what would become a multi-generational family business; and

12 WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park began from humble beginnings 

13with a golf range and archery facility in the 1950s and 

14expanded its vision into miniature golf, batting cages, 

15go-karts, and eventually full-scale waterpark attractions, 

16always maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, and family 

17fun; and

18 WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park, through decades of 

19innovation, has introduced countless beloved attractions, 

20including the Devil Ray slide, Camille's Reef, a surf 

21simulator, the Big Wheel, and the Route 66 Twin Drive-In, 

22blending nostalgia with modern entertainment for all ages; and

HR0348- 2 -LRB104 13675 MST 26338 r

1 WHEREAS, The Knight Family has demonstrated exceptional 

2civic leadership and entrepreneurial spirit by continually 

3improving the park's facilities, training hundreds of seasonal 

4staff and lifeguards, and providing affordable entertainment 

5while upholding high standards of guest service and safety; 

6and

7 WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park's longevity and success are 

8a testament to its family ownership, community roots, and