Soak City, Water park at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota
Soak City is a water park in Shakopee, Minnesota, set within the grounds of the Valleyfair amusement park and offering wave pools, water slides, and connected swimming areas. Lounge chairs, umbrellas, and food stands are spread across the property so visitors can move between water and rest areas without leaving the site.
Soak City was built as an addition to Valleyfair to expand what the complex could offer during the summer season. The addition gave the site a dedicated water area and helped draw a wider range of visitors to Shakopee.
Soak City draws families from the wider Minneapolis area who spend full summer days moving between the slides, pools, and shaded rest spots. The park has become a seasonal ritual for many local families who return year after year.
Getting there early in the day gives you access to the most popular slides and pools before crowds build up in the afternoon. Water shoes are useful on the paved surfaces between attractions, and sunscreen should be reapplied throughout the day.
Although Soak City sits inside the Valleyfair property, it operates with its own entrance and ticketing, so a visit to the water park does not require going through the main amusement park. This means the two areas attract different crowds and can be visited on separate days.
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