Staying cool in the summer heat

Saturday, 19 May 2007

Cedar Point Press Release

Soak City waterpark opens for the season

When the weather turns toasty, there's only one option for cooling off - the Cedar Point of waterparks, Soak City. Soak City will open its gates for the 2007 season on Saturday, May 26. Located adjacent to Cedar Point, Soak City is a gigantic 18-acre waterpark that offers a diverse collection of super-soaking water attractions.

Families can get wet together on Zoom Flume, a 76 foot-tall raft slide that carries its riders along a twisting course with high-banked curves. For a more relaxing experience, guests can float the day away on the Renegade River or Main Stream inner tube rivers. Main Stream takes its guests on a restful journey along the Cedar Point Boardwalk, while Renegade River spices up the trip with churning waves and a waterfall.

Soak City is also home to Splash Zone- a multi-story interactive play area that features more than 100 different water gadgets that spray, squirt and drench guests. A giant bucket dumps 1,000 gallons of water on Splash Zone adventurers every three minutes. Right next door is Breakers Bay, a half-million-gallon wave pool where guests can float on inner tubes over the gigantic waves.

Not far from Breakers Bay are two more Soak City "hot spots". Eerie Falls features three twisting enclosed slides that culminate in a splash landing, while at Adventure Cove, guests can shoot hoops, plunge down slides or challenge slippery lily pads.

Children can have their own water-logged fun at Tadpole Town and Choo-Choo Lagoon. There two children's areas feature pint-sized water slides and gadgets just for the kids. The slides, tunnels and shower towers at Tadpole Town always attract a lot of attention.

Soak City is more than just water attractions. Guests will find shady lounge ares for relaxing or unwinding from a day of fun at Cedar Point. Lockers, showers, rest rooms and changing facilities are available, and food locations and a merchandise shop provide meals and sundries.

For added relaxation, guests can rent their own private cabana. Located next to Breakers Bay, there exclusive cabanas feature four lounge chairs, a dining table with umbrella, four wave pool tubes and a lockable storage drawer. Guests can also order food and beverages, including adult beverages, through a walk-up server or a courtesy phone.

Another popular option is Bubbles Swim-Up Bar. Overlooking the Cedar Point Beach, this adults-only refreshment center features bar stools that are actually in the water.

On the opposite side of the Hotel Breakers, North Coast Parasail and Jet Ski takes watery fun to a higher level. Water-enthusiasts can go parasailing over the lake or ride the waves on jet skis. Each attraction requires a separate fee and admission to Cedar Point is not required. North Coast Parasail and Jet Ski will open for the summer on Memorial Day weekend (weather permitting). For more information, please call North Coast Parasail and Jet Ski at 419-627-2279.

Soak City will be open daily from Saturday, May 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 3. Operating hours will vary throughout the summer. Proper swimwear is required. Admission to Cedar Point is not required.

For more information about Soak City, guests can call 419.627.2350 or log onto soakcity.cedarpoint.com.

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