The 12,000sf space formerly occupied by Forever 21 at the Visalia Mall is slated to be re-tenanted to a kids’ amusement center- a colorful children’s play land in the new year. Plans were filed this week with the City of Visalia.
The large space is located next to JC Penny’s .Mall officials were out of town this week and could not comment.
Called Candeeland Wonderpark, the company calls itself a” vibrant indoor play center where kids explore a real-life Willy Wonka adventure through imaginative, active play.
The company says it has some 15 locations mainly in Southern California that are open or “coming soon” including the new Visalia store and another Valley store at Valley Plaza in Bakersfield.
As the name implies, they also sell candy.