Kings Island’s Soak City opens Saturday with new water coaster and children’s play area

Kings Island gave members of the media a special look at the construction taking place at its Soak City water park. Photos by Alex Cutler

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Kings Island gave members of the media a special look at the construction taking place at its Soak City water park. Photos by Alex Cutler
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This weekend, Kings Island’s Soak City water park will begin its 2025 season. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, the park has two wave pools, several splash pad areas and dozens of water slides.

The water park debuts one of its biggest additions yet, the dual-racing water coaster RiverRacers.

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The ride, built by WhiteWater West, uses water jets to boosts guests to speeds of up to 30 miles per hour as they race others through its twisting layout.

Kings Island provided this rendering of the new RiverRacers water coaster, which is expected to debut in the amusement park's Soak City in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

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Soak City will also see the addition of Splash River Junction, a new children’s play area. This expansion will feature seven slides and a new water tower, complete with leaks shooting water at guests.

According to AccuWeather, the temperature on the park’s opening day, May 24, will reach a high of 66 degrees. While there is a low chance of rain, the weather is expected to be cloudy.

After Aug. 17, Soak City will only open on the weekends, before closing for the season Sept. 1.

Kings Island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive in Mason. For more information, go to visitkingsisland.com.

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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.