Schlitterbahn Water Park was founded in 1979 by the Henry family. The company has headquarters in New Braunfels, Texas, just outside of Austin. The company currently has 5 seasonal water parks in Texas and Kansas. There are two more water parks being constructed at this time; one in Cedar Park, Texas, the other in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The word Schlitterbahn means “slippery road” in German, which the Henry’s thought suited the park. Most parks operate only April through September, although the park on Galveston Island has a small indoor section, which enables it to remain open all year.
The tragic death of a 10 year old child occured at the original park in New Braunfels, on the ride called Verruckt (meaning “crazy” in German) on August 7, 2016. This has kept most of the park closed until investigators determine exactly what happened.
Schlitterbahn Water ParkSchlitterbahn Water Park was founded in 1979 by the Henry family. The company has headquarters in New Braunfels, Texas, just outside of Austin. The company currently has 5 seasonal water parks in Texas and Kansas. There are two more water parks being constructed at this time; one in Cedar Park, Texas, the other in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The word Schlitterbahn means “slippery road” in German, which the Henry’s thought suited the park. Most parks operate only April through September, although the park on Galveston Island has a small indoor section, which enables it to remain open all year.
The tragic death of a 10 year old child occured at the original park in New Braunfels, on the ride called Verruckt (meaning “crazy” in German) on August 7, 2016. This has kept most of the park closed until investigators determine exactly what happened.
