Former West Texas Waterpark Sold and Plans to Reopen

By Zoey Hanrahan, Aug 9, 2018

MIDLAND, TX — What is now the remains of a water park in between Midland and Odessa is about to get a makeover. The site has been sold and plans were announced to reopen it as a water park.

The site of a former water park called Water Wonderland has been sitting vacant for about 11 years, according to Midland Reporter-Telegram.

John Herriage, the owner of Key Realty, confirmed the transaction and that the redevelopment will include an event center. Some of the existing structure will be used and renovated.

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