By Malcolm Butler
A highly-popular entertainment center is going to call Ruston home.
Steve Privitor, who owns and operates Excalibur Family Entertainment Center in both West Monroe and El Dorado, confirmed today that they will be building one in Ruston as part of the Sports Complex on the south side of town.
“We are expanding into Ruston, and my two sons and I will be running it,” said Privitor. “Ruston is growing. It’s a pretty good economic area to expand into. The people in the city have been great to work with. It’s been a very positive experience working with the city. We think it will be a good fit.”
The facility will be located adjacent to the Ruston High School baseball field, according to Privitor in a four-and-a-half acre plot of land.
“We will have the go-carts down where the old softball field is,” said Privitor. “Then we will have the main building and some other attractions up closer to the (RHS) baseball field.”
In a Facebook post on the Excalibur site, the company said the center would include “thrilling go-kart racing and bumper cars to immersive virtual reality experiences and mini-golf, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
“Additionally, we’ll be offering exciting birthday party packages and other special events, ensuring memorable moments for families and friends alike. And let’s not forget about our extensive selection of arcade games that promises fun for all ages.”
Privitor said they are looking to move as quickly as possible on the project.
“We are going to move as quickly as possible on this,” said Privitor. “There may be some waiting when it comes to plans being reviewed and stuff like that, but we are ready to move and to get going.”
The West Monroe facility opened in 2006 and the El Dorado site opened in 2021.
Privitor said the new Ruston location would be approximately 10,000 square feet, not counting the go-cart area.
