LA JOYA, Texas (CBS/KGBT) -- After four years of planning, the La Joya Independent School District opened its Sports and Learning Complex, which features the first school-owned water park in the state of Texas.
The 90,000 sq. ft. water park will not only be for La Joya ISD students and their community, but the entire Rio Grande Valley, as well.
"It's very exciting. I think it's a dream come true and it will provide a lot of opportunities for kids," said La Joya ISD Superintendent Dr. Alda Benavides. "Sometimes, this could be the only water park these kids get to see and there's no price for that."
The water park will be open to the public every day, except on Wednesdays. Swimming lessons, private parties and aquatic programs aimed at safety and fitness will be available for the public.
But the park is not the only new water attraction at La Joya ISD; The district is also opening up a state-of-the-art 21,993 sq. ft. natatorium that will host swimming and diving meets.
