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Knott's Soak City in Buena Park, CA

8039 Beach Blvd. • Buena Park, CA 90620

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Knott's Soak City Water Park in Buena Park, California

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Located in Buena Park, Knott’s Soak City is a thrilling California water park just steps away from Knott’s theme park. Enjoy 15 acres of excitement complete with a 750,000-gallon tidal wave pool, a seven-story tube and body slides, a lazy river, and a three-story beach house featuring 200 water guns, sprayers, nozzles and more.

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Good To Know

Sunset River is one of the largest lazy rivers in the world.
Appropriate swimwear is required, like one- or two-piece swimsuits, rash guards, and specially designed attire made from lycra or nylon-type materials. Thongs and transparent clothing are not permitted.
Capture all the fun with your camera, cell phone, or video recording device, but please note that these items are prohibited on any water slide or attraction, changing area, or restroom.
Only cashless payments are accepted throughout the water park, such as credit or debit cards and Apple or Google Pay. You can also convert your cash into a prepaid card at their cash-to-card kiosks.
Height, weight, and safety requirements are posted at the entrance of each water attraction.
Service animals are welcome into the waterpark, but they are not allowed in the water attractions.
Guests who require diapers should wear swim diapers or a diaper specifically designed for aquatic use.
Life jackets are required for guests under 48 inches at certain water attractions. Only Coast Guard-approved life jackets are permitted.

Description

Knott’s Soak City Water Park kicks off with a splash this summer season! Orange County’s largest water parks are the perfect family destination to cool off during the summer. This 15-acre water park located next to Knott's Berry Farm is open seasonally on select days from mid-May to early October.

Soak City boasts 23 speed, tube and body slides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslide experiences:

The Wedge, thrilling family raft ride;
Tidal Wave Bay Wavepool, the 750,000-gallon:
Sunset River, a one-third-mile;
The three-story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises

Knott's Berry Farm water park has undergone a two-acre expansion, which includes new shaded seating areas, spacious cabanas, and a newly remodeled Longboard’s Grill. Grab your swimming trunks and sunscreen for a fun day at Knott’s Soak City before summer ends!

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Knott's Soak City Water Park Reviews

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L6044DWcharlottee

"Awful day"

Reviewed August 13, 2024

Lines were huge, food outlets unsatisfactory. My son’s shoes were stolen from the bottom of the mat slide meaning he had to walk back to the car in his socks on burning concrete. All in all a very disappointing experience.

mateabarredo

Wyoming

"Good Fun"

Reviewed July 28, 2024

If you go to soak city during the summer make sure you're ready. -prep food and snack since lines are somewhat long -come early to get a good spot to seat -buy the season pass with parking* -buy the season cup and add dinner meals to your pass (more bang for the buck)* -take a hat (over priced) -take watershoes since people take shoes (sometime) -take umbrella or beach umbrella And have fun (:

TimothyJ372

"Family friendly"

Reviewed July 28, 2024

Wanted a day to connect with my daughter, and I was not disappointed! It’s great because you don’t have to wait in lines if you don’t want to. There is always something to do such as the lazy river and playground areas. This is especially true if your child is younger.

hm676866

"Great Waterpark for teens"

Reviewed July 20, 2024

Our day at Soak City was great fun with plenty to keep teenagers occupied and busy. We were very impressed with the large number of lifeguards on duty and their constant alertness. They worked very hard to keep everyone safe and the ratio here is higher than any other park we’ve visited. All the rides were clean and well maintained and queues managed efficiently. Food and drink was fine - portions are large though. It was easy to get a sunbed with a cover shade, they were olentiful and we were glad we hadn’t wasted $200+ on a cabana as it wasn’t needed. We did use a locker for the day which was reasonably priced and helpful to have. Parking was easy and not too far from the front door. Overall we had a great and memorable day.

73vernitag

"Had a blast with the family but food was very unsatisfactory."

Reviewed July 15, 2024

The way the meal plan is set up is not good idea to get my child chicken strips were not done the food all around was not good do not recommend. We had fun but the eating situation was at an all time low.. I expected more being that everything cost so much.

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Knott's Soak City Water Park is located at 8039 Beach Blvd. • Buena Park, CA 90620

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knott's Soak City Water Park

When does Knott's Soak City open 2023?

Knott's Soak City is open from May 20 through September 10, 2023.

What are Knott's Soak City hours?

The operating hours for Knott's Soak City vary throughout the season. Please refer to the operating calendar in the ticket section above for Knott's Soak City's open hours during your selected date range.

Is there a dress code in Knott’s Berry Farm Soak City?

Yes, appropriate swimwear is required in Knott's Soak City. These include one- or two-piece swimsuits, rash guards, and specially designed attire made from lycra or nylon-type materials will be considered. T-shirts are allowed but just like other loose items must be removed before using the water slides and rides. Footwear, except aqua socks and aquatic-style footwear, is not permitted on Soak City attractions except in Banzai Falls and the Wedge. Pants, denim, thongs, or transparent clothing are not permitted. Swimwear with metal ornamentation such as metal buttons, rivets, zippers, or snaps is prohibited in several Knott's Soak City rides. If you do not have appropriate bathing attire, swimsuits and other aquatic gear can be purchased at WipeOut Surf Shop in Knott's Soak City.

What type of payments does Knott's Soak City accept?

Knott's Soak City accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards, most debit cards, and Apple and Google Pay.

Can I use cash to pay in Knott's Soak City?

No, but you can convert your cash into prepaid cards using the cash-to-cards kiosk that you can find at the Soak City entrance, Davy Jones Lockers and Longboard's Grill.

Can I bring outside food to Knott's Soak City?

No outside food or drinks are allowed inside Knott's Soak City except unopened and empty water bottles, baby food, and food for guests with special dietary restrictions.

Can I bring a cooler?

Small handheld coolers not exceeding size 12x18 inches containing water and sports drinks only are allowed. Large coolers, glass, pop-up shade structures, playpens, or tents are prohibited inside Knott's Soak City.

Are there lockers for rent?

Yes, lockers in various sizes are available for rent in Davy Jones Lockers.

Does Knott's Soak City have WiFi?

Yes, free WiFi is available throughout Knott's Soak City.

Are pets allowed?

Only service animals are permitted into the waterpark but are prohibited in water attractions.

Is smoking allowed inside Knott's Soak City?

No, smoking is permitted only outside Knott's Soak City and in the designated location just past the Main Gate.

Is there a water wheelchair in Knott's Soak City?

Yes, a water wheelchair is available for guests requiring accessibility assistance on a first-come, first-served basis and can be used by multiple guests on the same day. You can also find a pool lift available at the outside entrance of Sunset River. Please speak to anyone in the aquatics management team to obtain access to the water wheelchair or pool lift or for further accessibility information.

Where is the first aid station?

You can find the first aid station by the Davy Jones Lockers. Please do not hesitate to stop by the first aid station or notify the nearest lifeguard if you need assistance in Knott's Soak City.