Dorothy’s Slipper Slide color has been looking quite orange-y lately. The manufacturer believes the gold sparkle in the paint interacted with the top coat and changed the color over time.

The slide has a manufacturer’s warranty which will allow the City to get this repainted AT NO COST. A different product and paint process has been tested in advance and a local company will begin painting this week. The process is expected to take 1-2 weeks.

As a friendly reminder, Dorothy’s Slipper Slide was a project funded through our local Transient Guest Tax (TGT). This is a tax charged on overnight hotel stays (not through property or sales taxes). These funds are allowed to be collected under Kansas law for the SOLE PURPOSE of reinvesting dollars back into local tourism. By law, the City CANNOT use these funds to support our regular city operating budget. This means funds can’t be used on roads, sidewalks, parks, economic development, utility infrastructures, or funding for non-tourism related services. Chain restaurants and big-box stores don’t fall under the definition of a tourist attraction.