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The Schlitterbahn WaterPark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas, originally opened in 1979 with four water slides, is built along the cool spring fed waters of the Comal River . Bob and Billye Henry purchased 40 acres (162,000 m²) on the Comal River called Landa Resort in the early 1970s. They slowly added the water recreation that is now known as Schlitterbahn West. In 1991, the Henrys bought another 25 acre (101,000 m²) piece of property known as Camp Warnecke and transformed it into Schlitterbahn East.
The two parts of the park are separated by several city blocks with free parking available at both locations and a free shuttle between the two areas. Schlitterbahn East is further divided into two themed areas; 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, the 15 acre (61,000 m²) Schlitterbahn Beach WaterPark opened in South Padre Island, Texas.
A third Schlitterbahn park is scheduled to open in Galveston, Texas in May 20052005 is a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). It has been designated: The World Year of Physics The International Year of Microcredit The International Year for Sport and Physical Education The United States Year of Foreign.
Schlitterbahn allows customers to bring in their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a rare feature among modern amusement parks.