A new amusement park in miniature with trains, replicas of national parks and bonsai gardens near Grapevine Mills mall got the go-ahead from the Grapevine City Council Tuesday night.
Microland America plans the "world's first all-natural miniature themed entertainment attraction" at 2451 W. Grapevine Mills Circle, a company representative told the council.
The 12,675-square-foot building on about 4 acres would include several model railroads in gauges including HO and G, a 1-acre botanical garden featuring bonsai trees, a simple dining area and a gift shop.
A few nearby residents came to the meeting to protest the park because of light, noise and other concerns.
