Schlitterbahn: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Schlitterbahn is the name used for either of two water parks located in Texas. They are considered to be some of the top water parks in the United States. Schlitterbahn is a German word for "slippery road," apparently a metaphor for a water slide. Schlitterbahn's catch phase is "The hottest, coolest time in Texas! Come Play. Schlitterbahn."

The Schlitterbahn WaterPark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas, originally opened in 1979, is built along the cool spring fed waters of the Comal River. The park is divided into two parts separated by several city blocks. The parts are known as Schlitterbahn East and Schlitterbahn West with free parking available at both locations. Schlitterbahn East is further divided into two parks Surfenburg, built in 1991, and Blastenhoff, built in 1996. In 1994, Schlitterbahn opened the first ever uphill water ride, known as the Dragon Blaster.

In 2001, Schlitterbahn Beach WaterPark was opened in South Padre Island, Texas.

A third Schlitterbahn park is scheduled to open in Galveston, Texas in May 2005.