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The city of Aurora has broken ground on a project to convert the former Sea World theme park into a new city park.

Initial construction will restore the old ticket booths into pavilions, create a large grassy area, and add a kayak launch.

Future plans for the park include a pool, an amphitheater, sports courts and preserving the old aquarium.

Aurora purchased the 53-acre lake and 48 acres of former park land for approximately $5.3 million.

It doesn't look like much right now.

But just wait.

The city of Aurora broke ground Oct. 23 on an ambitious project to transform the former Sea World theme park and the waters of Geauga Lake that straddle Portage and Geauga counties into a city park.

Shamu is not part of the city's plans nor are any crazy waterslides, roller c

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