After 19 years, Bayou Phoenix will demolish the abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East and replace it with a $1 million sports complex. The demolition is expected to improve the local economy and decrease crime, according to a market feasibility study from 2022. The market study found that the location of the former Six Flags would be ideal for a sports complex. Bayou Phoenix also reported an increase in demand for regional indoor and outdoor facilities.