The Rocket Slide in North Little Rock’s Burns Park, a familiar feature to park goers for years, was damaged by vandals earlier this year. Mayor Joe Smith will unveil the new and improved version at 11 a.m. Friday and it will be ready for kids’ sliding this weekend.

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