Knott's Soak City
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| Location | 3 locations in Southern California |
| Owner | Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |
| Operating season | May - September (Orange County, San Diego) March - October (Palm Springs) |
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Knott's Soak City is a chain of three seasonal water parks owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company located in Southern California.
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[edit] Orange County
Further information: Official Website
The chain's first water park opened in Buena Park in 1999 under the name Soak City U.S.A. It is located east of Knott's Berry Farm and occupies 13 acres (53,000 m2) near the Knott's main parking lot and Independence Hall.
[edit] Slides and attractions
| Name | Description | Height Requirement |
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| Banzai Falls | A six-lane family Mat Racer water slide. | Over 42" |
| Gremmie Lagoon | A small children's area featuring slides and play areas. | |
| Laguna Storm Water Tower | A slide complex featuring three enclosed slides, 43 feet (13 m) high. | Over 48", between 42" and 47" must wear a life vest |
| Malibu Run | A slide complex, 39 feet (12 m), featuring four adventurous slides named, Dropoff, Wave Chaser, Heavy Swell, and Rincon. | Over 48" |
| Old Man Falls | A slide complex, 63 feet (19 m) high, featuring three speed slides named, Pipeline, Point Break and Riptide. | Over 48" |
| Pacific Spin | A Tornado-style ProSlide water slide with drop of 75 feet (23 m) into a six-story funnel. It was added to the park in 2006. | Over 48" |
| Sunset River | A 1,780 feet (540 m) long lazy river. | Over 48", under 48" must wear a life vest |
| Tidal Wave Bay | A 750, 000 gallon wave pool. | Over 48", under 48" must wear a life vest |
| Toyota Beach House | A children's area that features three stories of interactive water guns, nozzles, faucets and other surprises. Every five minutes the water bucket dumps 500 gallons of water on everyone below. | |
| Toyota Beach House Slides | Two children water slides connected to the Toyota Beach House. | Over 42" |
[edit] San Diego
Further information: Official Website
The chain's second water park is located in Chula Vista. It opened in 2000 under the name White Water Canyon.
[edit] Slides and attractions
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| Rating | Thrill | Description |
| 1 | Low | Calm and gentle ride or shallow water attraction |
| 2 | Mild | Low speeds with gentle transitions in motion and elevation. May involve water depth up to 48". |
| 3 | Moderate | Low to medium speeds with significant changes in motion or elevation. Water depth may vary quickly demanding some swimming skill. |
| 4 | High | Medium to high speeds with moderate to rapid changes in motion. Strong currents and/or deep water require body control and average swimming skill. |
| 5 | Aggressive | High speeds, aggressive force, turbulent currents, and/or rapid directional change. High level of body control and strong swimming skill recommended. |
| Name | Description | Height Requirement | Rating |
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| Balboa Bay | A 500, 000 gallon wave pool. | Over 48", under 48" must wear a life vest | 4 |
| Coronado Express | A 78 feet (24 m) long four person raft water slide. | Over 46" | 5 |
| Dick's Beach House | A children's play area that offers four stories of hands-on water fun with slides, hoses, jets, geysers and more. Every five minutes, Surfer Dick’s water bucket unloads 500 gallons of water on everyone below. | Over 42" to ride the three slides | 2 |
| Gremmie Lagoon | A children's area featuring pool and ropes. | 2 | |
| Imperial Run | A 60 feet (18 m) tall water slide complex with six slides, four enclosed and two open air. | Over 48" | 4 |
| La Jolla Falls | A 80 feet (24 m) tall water slide complex featuring two enclosed and two open air slides. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Pacific Spin | A Tornado-style ProSlide water slide with drop of 75 feet (23 m) into a six-story funnel. It was added to the park in 2006. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Palisades Plunge | Three 60 feet (18 m) tall water slides, one enclosed and two open air. | Over 48" | 4 |
| Solana Storm Watch Tower | Three 60 feet (18 m) tall water slides, one enclosed and two open air. | Over 48" | 4 |
| Sunset River | A 1,250 feet (380 m) long lazy river. | Over 48" | 2 |
| Tykes Trough | Children's water slides | Under 48" | 1 |
[edit] Palm Springs
Further information: Official Website
The chain's third water park is located in Palm Springs. It opened in 2001 under the name Oasis Water Park.
[edit] Slides and attractions
| Name | Description | Height Requirement | Rating |
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| Gremmie Lagoon | Two children's slides and splash pool. | Under 48" | 1 |
| Kahuna's Beach House | A 4-story interactive Family Funhouse with water slides, hose jets, water curtains, and a 1,000 gallon dropping bucket. | 1 | |
| Pacific Spin | A Tornado-style ProSlide water slide with drop of 60 feet (18 m) into a six-story funnel. It was added to the park in 2006. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Pipeline Point | Three water slides, two open air and one enclosed. | Over 48", between 42" and 47" must wear life vest | 4 |
| Riptide Reef | A 800, 000 gallon wave pool | Over 48", under 48" must wear life vest | 4 |
| Sea Snake | Over 48", between 42" and 47" must wear life vest | 5 | |
| Sunset River | A 600 feet (180 m) long lazy river | Over 48", under 48" must wear life vest | 1 |
| Surf Rider | A 60 feet (18 m) tall family raft ride | Over 48", between 42" and 47" must wear life vest | 5 |
| Tidal Wave Tower | Two seven-story high open air speed slides. | Over 48" | 5 |
[edit] Safety
Several Soak City employees have received the "Golden Guard Award" and the "Platinum National Aquatic Safety Award".
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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Categories:
- 1999 establishments in the United States
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Water parks in California
- Buildings and structures in Orange County, California
- Visitor attractions in Orange County, California
- Buildings and structures in San Diego County, California
- Visitor attractions in San Diego County, California
- Buildings and structures in Riverside County, California
- Visitor attractions in Riverside County, California
- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company water parks
