Kings Island’s Soak City water park opens this weekend

Kings Island's new waterpark features more than 50 water activities for guests of all ages Soak City features more than 50 water activities, including thrill rides, family attractions, kids' play areas, and plenty of lounging room for grown ups. A 650,000-gallon wave pool - Tidal Wave Bay - and the interactive Splash River highlight the new attractions in Soak City.

Kings Island's new waterpark features more than 50 water activities for guests of all ages Soak City features more than 50 water activities, including thrill rides, family attractions, kids' play areas, and plenty of lounging room for grown ups. A 650,000-gallon wave pool - Tidal Wave Bay - and the interactive Splash River highlight the new attractions in Soak City.
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
May 21, 2024
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This weekend marks the start of Soak City’s 35th season at Kings Island amusement park in Warren County, and beginning Sunday, May 25, the water park will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

There are 16 different attractions offered at Soak City, each ranging in intensity. For younger guests, the park offers a series of children’s play areas with water guns and small slides.

King’s Island is in the process of putting on the finishing touches to Soak City, (formerly Boomerang Bay),Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

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Thrillseekers in any group can take on the “Tropical Plunge” slide complex. Opening in 2016, the attraction offers six unique slides to choose from, three of which drop guests into the course via a trapdoor.

File art of Kings Island's Soak City Water Park, taken Thursday, June 8, 2017. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

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Guests of all ages may experience a trek through the “Splash River” attraction or the waves at the park’s two wave pools. Multiple slides at the park also allow groups to ride together in one tube, or race each other to the bottom.

File art of Kings Island's Soak City Water Park, taken Thursday, June 8, 2017. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

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Guests can also find a variety of shops and restaurants throughout Soak City. Among them are the Island Smokehouse barbeque restaurant, Coconut Cove Cafe and the Coconut Cove Bar.

Island Smokehouse restaurant recently opened in Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

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Admission to Soak City is included in the price of a Kings Island ticket. Those with Kings Island season passes also get access to Soak City. To reach the water park, guests can travel along the walking path or take the “K.I. and Miami Valley Railroad.”

Kings Island held an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting Friday, April 29, 2022 in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Visitors with the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad train after the ceremony. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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After daily operations end Aug. 18, Soak City will open weekends until closing for the season Sept. 2.

Soak City’s opening day also coincides with Kings Island’s “Military Days.” From May 24-27, a free ticket to Kings Island is provided to active U.S military, retired U.S. military, veterans and National Guard.

To take part in the program, guests must present their valid military ID at the park’s front gates. Military members can also save on additional tickets to the park online.

How to go

What: Kings Island’s Soak City

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 25 through Aug. 18. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends Aug. 18 through Sept. 2

Where: Kings Island Amusement Park: 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason

More info: visitkingsisland.com or call 513-754-5700

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About the Author

Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.