# Ride Categories
Categories allow you to broadly group related rides together (e.g., *Bumper Cars*, *Water Slides*).
#### Add New Ride Category Fields
| **Field** | **Description** |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name | The title of the category as it will appear publicly on your site. |
| Slug | The URL-friendly version of the name, usually lowercase containing only letters, numbers, and hyphens. |
| Parent Ride Category | Assign a parent category to establish a hierarchical structure (e.g., nesting "Coasters" under a broader "Thrill Rides" category). |
| Description | A brief summary of what this category includes. This is not prominent by default, but some theme layouts may display it. |
| Ride Category Image | Upload or select a custom cover image to visually represent the category across your site archives. |
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