DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Belle Isle’s giant slide is reopening Friday two years after safety reasons forced it to close. To celebrate the reopening, visitors will have the opportunity to ride the six-lane slide for free from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The slide has undergone safety improvements following its 2022 closure. The slide went viral that year for multiple incidents when it sent people flying, and, in some cases, injuring them.
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Now, the slide has new padding and other safety upgrades that should keep visitors from coming down too fast. The slide was first installed in 1967 and has been a Detroit staple for decades. The slide will remain open every weekend through Labor Day.
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