Soak City (Kings Island)
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Soak City is a water park
at Kings Island
amusement park
in Mason, Ohio
. The water park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and is included with the price of admission to Kings Island.
and again in 2007 to just Boomerang Bay
. On September 2, 2011 Kings Island announced that a $10 million dollar expansion would take place in the 2011-2012 offseason renovating the current Lazy River ride, adding a larger wave pool, modifying the main entrance, adding more amenities, and changing the name to Soak City.
s that must complete the Ellis and Associate International Lifeguard Training Program and stay current with a monthly in-service test.
Water park
A waterpark is an amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds , lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments...
at Kings Island
Kings Island
Kings Island is a amusement park located northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1972 by Taft Broadcasting Company and now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Kings Island is the most visited seasonal amusement park in the U.S...
amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
in Mason, Ohio
Mason, Ohio
Mason is an affluent city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States, 22 miles away from Cincinnati . As of the 2010 census, Mason's population was 30,712. Mason has experienced fast growth, with its historic Main Street remaining at the center of the community...
. The water park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and is included with the price of admission to Kings Island.
History
Soak City opened in 1989 under the name WaterWorks. It was renamed in 2004 to Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang BayCrocodile Dundee
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and again in 2007 to just Boomerang Bay
Boomerang Bay
Boomerang Bay is a water park at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and is included with the price of admission to Carowinds.-History:...
. On September 2, 2011 Kings Island announced that a $10 million dollar expansion would take place in the 2011-2012 offseason renovating the current Lazy River ride, adding a larger wave pool, modifying the main entrance, adding more amenities, and changing the name to Soak City.
List of attractions
| Ride Rating System | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Year Opened | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awesome Aussie Twister | 1989 | Two fully enclosed translucent fiberglass tube body slides that twist around each other | 4 |
| Bondi Pipeline | 1989 | Three fully enclosed translucent fiberglass tube speed slides. | 3 |
| Coolangatta Racer | 2004 | The world's first 54 feet (16.5 m) high racing challenge with four competing slides. A Octopus Racer style ProSlide ProSlide ProSlide Technology is a Canadian manufacturer of water rides and water park resorts. They manufacture both traditional slides and innovative rides such as water coasters with conveyor belts, funnel-shaped Tornado slides, and Bowl slides... Riders start the ride on separate slides going different directions, taking a downward spiral in enclosed sections before merging onto a traditional Racer toward the end of the ride. Replaced FasTracks |
4 |
| Crocodile Run | 1989 | A 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) inner tube lazy river Lazy river A lazy river is a water ride found in many amusement parks or water parks. They are also found at some resorts and recreation centers. It usually consists of shallow pool that flows similarly to a river.... ride featuring raindrop mushrooms, geysers, and a waterfall. It is scheduled to receive an update in 2012 featuring new waterfalls, water effects, and spectator areas that allow interaction with riders. The ride will be renamed Action River. |
2 |
| Down Under Thunder | 1989 | Four twisting body slides which descend into a splash pool | 4 |
| Great Barrier Reef | 1997 | 36000 square feet (3,344.5 m²) heated wave pool with waves up to 4 feet (1.2 m) | 3 |
| Jackaroo Landing | 2004 | Family-oriented, multi-level water fortress complete with slides, bridges, and rope ladders | 2 |
| Kangaroo Lagoon | 1997 | 30 feet (9.1 m) body water slide with enclosed chute and a 45-degree drop | 1 |
| Koala Splash | 1997 | Children's tube slide located next to Wallaby Wharf | 2 |
| Kookaburra Bay | 2004 | Lagoon-style pool complete with cascading waterfalls and in-water lounging areas | 1 |
| New wave pool | 2012 | 42000 square feet (3,901.9 m²), 650,000 Gallon Wave pool Wave pool A wave pool is a swimming pool in which there are artificially generated, reasonably large waves, similar to the ocean's. Wave pools are often a major feature of water parks... |
|
| Pipeline Paradise | 1998 | Artificial FlowRider wave-surfing environment using high-output waterpumps to produce a stationary 2" sheet flow of water over a fixed, foam-padded surface. Known as Wipe-Out Beach (1998–2003) | 5 |
| Sand Volleyball | 2012 | 2 full sized Sand Volleyball courts | - |
| Snowy River Rampage | 1990 | Fully enclosed body water slide over three stories tall featuring twists and serpentine curves | 4 |
| Sydney Sidewinder | 1997 | Two single-person inner-tube Swim ring A swim ring is a toroid-shaped inflatable water toy.... slides featuring sharp curves and sudden drops 42 feet (12.8 m) |
3 |
| Tazmanian Typhoon | 2004 | A four-passenger, tornado-style ProSlide ProSlide ProSlide Technology is a Canadian manufacturer of water rides and water park resorts. They manufacture both traditional slides and innovative rides such as water coasters with conveyor belts, funnel-shaped Tornado slides, and Bowl slides... that begins enclosed and ends in an open funnel |
5 |
| Wallaby Wharf | 1997 | 10 children's water slides in a ship-like play area | 1 |
Safety
Soak City also features highly trained lifeguardLifeguard
A lifeguard supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on...
s that must complete the Ellis and Associate International Lifeguard Training Program and stay current with a monthly in-service test.
See also
- Other Soak City locationsSoak CitySoak City may refer to:*Froster Soak City, a water park in Toronto, Canada*Knott's Soak City, a chain of water parks in California*Soak City , a water park near Cedar Point*Soak City , a water park in Shakopee, Minnesota...
- List of Cedar Fair water parks