BELOVED waterpark ride Snake River Falls announced that it will be officially shutting down after 31 years of service. According to a press release issued by the park, the ride will officially shut down on Labor Day . The park, located in Sandusky, Ohio , first opened in 1993 and debuted “tallest, steepest and fastest water flume ride in the world.
" According to the park's website , Snake River Falls "isn’t a boat ride for the gentle passerby." "Expect to get soaked by the tidal wave created by the boat during the splashdown," the description continued. "If that wasn’t enough, grab the perfect viewing spot on the observation bridge.
A front row angle and it’s a guarantee the splash will cover you from head to toe. This ride’s sure to give a thrill for those who dare the dive!" Read More on Amusement Parks The announcement drew mixed reactions on X . "Not surprised, but thanks for the splashes over the years," wrote one person.
"Such a classic hope to see something amazing replace it," a second person hoped . "Standing on the bridge and getting splashed was always the move on hot summer days at CP," reminisced a third user. Most read in Travel However, one resident took the time to put the park on blast.
"As a Sandusky native, it pains me to say CP’s best days are behind it," they began . "It peaked under Kinzel. TTD is a $25 million lawn ornament.
SV closes every 20 minutes," they continued. "Now they seemingly remove one attraction a year; attractions that made C.