Riptide Racer splash lands at Castaway Cove in Wichita Falls
The water park held a ribbon cutting for its Riptide Racer this afternoon, Wednesday, May 14.
The multi-lane mat racer slide has been in the works for over a year after city councilors approved the purchase in March last year.
H-Two management and marketing president Jimmy Holmes, who operates the park, said the new slide is an economic driver for the city.
'Help drive attendance to the park, and it'll help with guest satisfaction. People are going to really like this. People are coming to the park and further than that, but consistently a 75-mile radius from the drive here to Wichita Falls. They visit the park, they buy gas, they, you know, restaurants and stay in the hotels.' Holmes said.
Councilors Mike Battaligno, Austin Cobb, and Mayor Tim Short had a friendly competition while testing it out!
Castaway Cove opens for the season this Saturday, May 17, at noon.
The park will be open daily through August 10 and on weekends until September 1.
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