The sun is finally out and warming up Southern California just in time for the opening of the newly expanded Knott’s Soak City Waterpark on May 20. Orange County’s largest outdoor water park is opening its gates to guests for a memorable summer season running through Labor Day weekend. During its opening weekend, the newly expanded water park will be debuting seven new slides on two new slide towers, Shore Break and The Wedge including; a fully remodeled Longboard’s Grill, and additional seating areas and new spacious cabanas.

Shore Break will take single riders on an adrenaline-filled water adventure as thrill-seekers board one of four Aqua Launch chambers to await the chamber’s floor dropping from beneath their feet sending them on a high-speed free fall down a 60-foot tall slide and through a series of exhilarating drops and daring loops. Additionally, Shore Break offers two dueling tube slides which will have riders zipping through adventurous drops and turns as they soak up the warm summer sun.

The Wedge will take families, up to six riders, on an open-raft ride as they descend down navigating hair-raising twists, turns and unexpected dips.

Longboard’s Grill will return for the 2017 summer season after a complete remodeling and expansion. It offers a newly redesigned sleek restaurant layout.  While Longboard’s theme remains the same, the menu includes new and delicious items such as hand-breaded chicken tenders, fish & chips, and assorted wraps. Plus classic favorites like grilled burgers and hot dogs. A new shaded outdoor seating area has been added to the restaurant’s entrance, welcoming diners to fuel up with delicious meals as they take a break from the sun.

As part of the water park’s expansion, additional spacious cabanas and seating areas have been added to the park. Guests can relax and unwind in the new row of cabanas which can be located across the new Shore Break tower.The new seating area with lounge chairs will allow guests to relax in the sun and is located near the Shore Break complex as well.

In honor of summer and the new expansion debuting at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, guests are invited to celebrate the revamp with a park-wide Soak City Beach Bash during opening weekend, May 20 – May 21. Guests can experience Knott’s Soak City Waterpark’s opening weekend celebration and much more with a 2017 Gold Season Pass. The Gold Pass includes unlimited 2017 admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Gold Season Passes can be purchased online starting at $117.00 or 6 easy payments of $19.50.  The Season Pass payment plan is only available online at knotts.com Applicable taxes and fees may apply.

If you would like more information about Knott’s Soak City Waterpark and Knott’s Berry Farm please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation about your Soak City adventures by using #KnottsSoakCity #KnottsSoakCityBeachBash.