Famed fantasy author and Utah County resident Brandon Sanderson is set to purchase the Evermore Park property in Pleasant Grove, according to a report published October 14. Sanderson stated that the land will be repurposed for his publishing and business company, Dragonsteel, rather than reviving the fantasy theme park that closed in 2024.
In a video update published Tuesday, Sanderson explained that the existing buildings on the property are no longer usable. He noted that the land will be repurposed to serve as the home for Dragonsteel headquarters.
Sanderson said he previously toured the property but did not purchase it because he had no interest in operating a theme park. According to Utah County records, Dragonsteel Properties already owns six acres of undeveloped property situated immediately to the south of the 13-acre Evermore site. Sanderson intends to use the new acquisition to expand Dragonsteel Plaza, which is planned to include a bookstore and an event space.
The development will require significant site work, as Sanderson noted the land will need to be regraded. He stated that the area was built up with unstable fill that cannot be used for construction.
A Dragonsteel news release from Tuesday indicated the new headquarters will include a warehouse, a bookstore, and an event space.
Evermore Park was a fantasy adventure theme park that opened in 2018. It closed six years later due to financial struggles. In 2024, Evermore CEO Ken Bretschneider told the Daily Herald that the pandemic had long-lasting impacts on ticket sales, which combined with rising inflation, made the business unsustainable.
