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Family Fun in Wichita Falls!
There are so many opportunities to create lasting memories with your family in Wichita Falls, both indoors and out!
CASTAWAY COVE WATERPARK
1000 Central E Fwy. | 940.322.5500 | castawaycovewaterpark.com
A tropical-themed paradise for the whole family, tides of laughter and so much more are waiting for you at Castaway Cove! Discover over a million gallons of splashy fun at Texoma’s largest waterpark. Featuring water slides off 40 and 50 ft. towers, an interactive kiddie park, lazy river and tidal wave pool, there is something for every level of adventure.
Dip in your toes at Buccaneer Bay, or get away for a game of water volleyball at Hideaway Harbor. For those who dare, the Pirate’s Plunge water slide delivers a breath-taking experience with a 37 ft. vertical free fall followed by a 360 degree loop. You can also experience the force of “zero gravity” with the Cliffhanger ride, or ride the waves at Shipwreck Beach.
When you’re ready to unwind after a long summer day, the poolside cabanas for rent offer a peaceful paradise. You can kick back with your family on the NEW furniture, order some tasty eats from the Castaway Café, or sip on a strawberry daiquiri from the Tropical Bar. Soak up the summer at Castaway Cove!
RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER
2200 3rd St. | 940.767.0843 | riverbendnaturecenter.org
This 20-acre environmental education facility connects people to the natural environment of Texas. Discover the rolling plains while exploring the Bryant Edwards Learning Center and the River Bottom Forest Trail. One of the most popular exhibits, the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a 7,000 sq. ft. glass building with native butterflies, ponds, native flowers, and live animals that roam throughout the facility.
Walk the trails and gardens, picnic under the open-air pavilion, participate in a scavenger hunt, or check out nature detective bags from the Nature Gift Shop. Get up close and personal with live animals and insects in their Learning Center. RBNC holds several special activities throughout the year! These include camps, live animal shows, Thursday Nature Programs, Sip n’ Science, Dallas Zoo Animal Show, Nature Preschool, Science Saturdays, and more!
KIWANIS PARK
4400 Southwest Pkwy. | wichitafallstx.gov/72/Kiwanis-Park
Kiwanis Park is home to four ball fields, two bathrooms, a large covered pavilion with 12 tables, and four picnic shelters.
The park has two playgrounds designated by age group. The 2 to 5 year old area features a Hedra Scout central play structure, an Omni Spin, toggle riders, cozy dome, and a ZipKruz. It is located next to the 5 to 12 year old area so parents can monitor children in both play areas. It has a kite flying areas, and is the home to the Wichita Falls Prairie Dog town.
MANIAC’S MANSION
710 8th St. | facebook.com/ManiacsMansionWFTX
Maniac’s Mansion is where families can hang out, play arcade games, and eat cereal all day. Over thirty of the classic arcade games are set to free play. Free play bracelet allows patrons to come and go, so you have the option of enjoying all of what downtown offers while being able to come back and enjoy some more vintage gaming at your leisure.
