We were recently invited for a complimentary day of fun at the Knotts Soak City Water Park ‘Beach Bash.’ It was an opportunity to experience the exciting new water slides, feast at the remodeled Longboard Grill, and enjoy the lush new landscaping. We enjoyed the festivities with our two youngest grandchildren. And oh boy, did we have a wet and wild time! Knott’s really knows how to throw a party!
With temperatures rising, Knott’s Soak City, Orange County’s largest water park, is the place to beat the heat. The new 2-acre expansion will have you soaring and splashing from new heights. And the new landscaping provides a feeling of being in a tropical oasis.
Knott’s Soak City is located just across from the main Knott’s Berry Farm entrance, near Independence Hall. Both parks share the same main parking lot. Be sure to bring your own towels and plenty of sunscreen.
Davy Jones Lockers is located to the left just inside Soak City’s entrance gate. Lockers there are available to rent for the day to store your valuables.
It’s great when a community comes together. That’s exactly what Buena Park did for the grand opening of Soak City’s expansion. Knott’s general manager, Jon Storbeck, Buena Park Mayor Beth Swift, and of course Snoopy, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the exciting new slides and park enhancements. The two new slide towers feature a total of seven (yes seven!) new thrilling slides. This includes an exhilarating Aqua Launch Chamber.
Shore Break is over seven stories high and offers six different thrilling water slide experiences. Four of the slides will have guests climbing into an Aqua Launch chamber where the floor drops out sending riders on a vertical free fall through a series loops and curves. Our 13 and 11 year-old grandkids, Cody and Kennedy, loved it! They couldn’t get enough of Shore Break!
The kids loved the cheeseburgers they ordered. And which, as you can see, are huge! And huge fries to match! Other choices available include hot dogs, fish and chips, and chicken strips.
(Photo credit: Knott’s Soak City)
Gremmie Lagoon is where hot little tots cool off. With slides, water spouts and so much more, it’s where kiddos will have the best time ever!
While Kennedy is a thrill seeker, Cody’s was happiest in the Lazy River. He loved floating along the tropical shore meeting new friends (which he does everywhere *wink) and enjoying the sunshine. The safety of park guests is of the utmost importance to Knott’s Soak City. There are lifeguards stationed everywhere. They’re constantly on the move, watching and vigilant about all that’s happening. Once again, cheers Knott’s Soak City!
The longtime favorite water slides of Soak City are of course still waiting for you to have the best, coolest and most exciting summertime ever. Arrive early, relax and enjoy the sun, fun, food, and shopping at Knott’s Soak City Water Park!
David says: I’m impressed with the amount of life guards and how diligent they are watching everyone. I also was impressed that they had vegetarian and vegan food options. That’s always a plus for our family.
Cathi says: Don’t forget your towel and sunscreen and be ready for fun! The water feels SO good on a hot day. Be ready for tuckered out kids at the end of the day from all the excitement!
Cody says: It’s going to be a wet day!!
Kennedy says: The Aqua Launch Chamber is the absolute Best!
~ The Nitty Gritty:
Why: Grand Opening of Shore Break and The Wedge Towers
When: May 20, 2017
Who: David, Cathi, Cody and Kennedy
What: Knott’s Soak City Water Park
Where: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: 714-220-5200
Website: Knott’s Soak City
We received admission tickets to Knott’s Soak City along with complimentary breakfast and lunch. Thanks so much Knott’s!
susan says
This looks like such a fun place, water fun and sun! I don’t think I would be brave enough to try the large slides, but my daughter would love them!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks like so much fun! Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the best theme parks around, so it’s no surprise that they did such a great job on their water park.
Jeanette says
I was unaware that Knotts Berry farm had a waterpark. My favorite thing in the world is water parks so we are definitely going to have to take a vacation and check it out.
Vera Sweeney says
Sweet! Nothing beats a good water park. We love taking vacations to Knott’s Berry Farm, so we’ll be having fun with this. Thanks!
Sarah says
I love Knott’s Soak City! It’s a great place to spend the day, and they are very security conscious, so kids can’t just take off and leave without their parents. It really helps take the worry out of taking multiple kids to a water park. Their slides are some of the brightest, funnest, and the most colorful as well. There is so much to do for the whole family from toddlers to teenagers, so it’s not one of those places where you have to find something else to entertain a specific age group
Amy Desrosiers says
I am a waterpark fanatic! This place seems mega awesome and just perfect for my kids.
Connie says
This looks like so much fun! I haven’t been to Knott’s Berry Farm since I was a little girl.
Liz Mays says
I think this sounds like just the right place for a fun weekend with the family. The slides look like a lot of fun and The Wedge looks great!
Randa says
That looks like so much fun. I love waterparks with the big slides. Such a great family time!
Fariha says
Water parks are so much fun and such a great way to cool off on a hot day. I hope we can visit Knotts someday
Claudia Krusch says
This looks like a fun water park. It is a great way to keep cool and have fun in the summer.
gingermommyrants says
I would love to bring my kids to this water park. It looks like it would be a blast. We are lucky and have a few in our area we like to go to.
Lisa says
I knew about Knotts Berry Farm but didn’t know there was a water park! What a great way to kick off summer!
Tara says
This looks like an amazing water park. I would be on the lazy river just floating on by.
pattie says
love the lazy river pics!!! Looks like you had a blast 🙂
James Goslin says
Perfect place for a lot of fun! cheers