Remnant Church Buys Former Rookies Fun Center Site on Great Escape Drive

The old Rookies family entertainment center at 2929 Great Escape Drive closed its doors in early October after the owners cited health reasons. The property, which had operated as a restaurant, bar, arcade, and party space with a large cinema screen, did not stay empty for long.

The Remnant Church, the local congregation currently meeting at 130 M Street under Pastor Justin Duncan, has purchased the site. Church leaders have described the move as an answer to growth needs. Sunday mornings already include fellowship time with coffee and donuts before the 10 a.m. service, children’s church, and a Wednesday evening gathering that draws middle and high school students. A larger, freestanding building with existing parking and open floor space offers room the M Street location has not.

Rookies itself had a short run in Bedford. It opened with arcade games, sports simulators, golf simulators, party rooms, and a full menu, later adding a bar. The owners posted that the final night would be October 4, thanking regulars and noting that staff had become like family. The abrupt close left a ready commercial building on Great Escape Drive, a corridor that has seen other recent commercial activity.

No public announcement has yet detailed the exact purchase price, closing date, or renovation timeline. Church materials still list the M Street address and service times. The acquisition, if completed as local reports indicate, would convert a former entertainment venue into a permanent home for worship, youth programming, and community use.

Bedford has watched other commercial properties change hands or close in recent years. What happens next at 2929 Great Escape Drive will depend on how quickly the church can adapt the space and whether the congregation continues to grow. For now, the building that hosted arcade games and big-screen sports is set to host Sunday services.