Borderlands residents are getting ready to make a splash for the opening weekend of Wet N’ Wild Waterworld

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – May 4 and 5 mark opening weekend for local families to put on their swimsuits and head to Wet N’ Wild Waterworld for summer fun, water park officials said.

The park is only open on weekends until May 24 and open every day throughout the summer.

The park says guests will be able to enjoy 25 different rides, as the site attraction has been around for 45 years.

In a statement about this weekend’s opening, Chandra Edwards, president of Wet N’ Wild Waterworld, spoke of the annual summer excitement: “We are all so proud to be part of this family-run summer tradition.”

Visitors can bring their own food, drinks or gas grills for free, and charcoal grills can be rented. Glass containers are not allowed. Cabanas can also be reserved for larger groups.