Jul 24, 2023

Vandalism closes Wichita water park again

Posted Jul 24, 2023 11:00 PM
photo courtesy  Splash Aqua Park
photo courtesy  Splash Aqua Park

SEDGWICK COUNTY—With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, it perfect weather for water parks.

However, Splash  Aqua Park, 860 W Steeple Bay Parkway, in Wichita's Crossgate District is closed indefinitely after vandals destroyed the park over the weekend.

Splash Aqua Park is a series of inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows, and bouncers all connected together and floating in a large, clean and refreshing lake, according to the park's web site.

On social media, the the park wrote, "We have no words… other than we are absolutely heartbroken and so angry! We were vandalized again, only this time they destroyed the park."

"We are doing everything we can to figure out what the rest of our season looks like, so please be patient while we navigate this horrible situation."

"We will continue posting updates as we get more information."