Bayou Phoenix to unveil new partners for former New Orleans Six Flags site
Lance Traweek, Editor // February 26, 2026
Bayou Phoenix LLC will announce major development partners and updated plans for the long-vacant former Six Flags and Jazzland site during a public forum March 6, marking a significant step forward in the project’s next phase.
The company, selected in 2021 as master developer of the New Orleans East property, said it will formally introduce partners for a planned youth sports complex and an entertainment district that includes an indoor-outdoor waterpark and hotel. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, with doors opening at 5:15 p.m.
The forum will also be livestreamed on YouTube and broadcast on WBOK 1230 AM.
The announcement comes more than a year after demolition of the former amusement park structures was completed in early 2025, clearing the site for redevelopment. Bayou Phoenix officials said the project is transitioning from planning to active construction preparation, with updated timelines, financing structures and key milestones expected to be shared during the meeting.
The development builds on a previously signed agreement with music producer Elvin Ross and his company, e. ross studios, to operate an on-site film production studio.
Bayou Phoenix is working in partnership with the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and other stakeholders on the multi-phase project. The site, located in New Orleans East, has remained dormant since Hurricane Katrina and has long been viewed as a potential catalyst for economic revival in the area.
Developers say the project is designed to generate jobs, attract tourism and expand youth recreation opportunities while positioning New Orleans East as a regional hub for sports, entertainment and film production.
“Community engagement remains at the heart of this project,” said Troy Henry of Henry Consulting. “We are excited to introduce our partners and share meaningful progress with the residents of New Orleans East and the region. This development is designed to serve our community for generations to come.”
Michael Tubre of TKTMJ Inc. called the upcoming presentation a “transformative moment” for the area and said the team plans to continue engaging residents as the project advances.
Henry Consulting, founded in 2001, is one of the largest Black-owned companies in Louisiana, employing more than 200 direct and indirect workers and generating an average of $40 million in annual revenue, according to the company.
TKTMJ, a family-owned construction and development firm founded in 1996, has overseen more than $400 million in projects across multiple states, including public works and multifamily housing developments in New Orleans.
Bayou Phoenix LLC said additional information about the March 6 event and livestream details will be available on its website.
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