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Duck Race & Mermaids: A Fundraising Splash at Raging Waters

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Thousands of Rubber Duckies to Race Raging Waters’ Lazy River with Mermaids During Swim Brayv’s Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser on Monday, May 26

By Erin

Raging Waters Thousands of Rubber Duckies to Race Raging Waters’ Lazy River with Mermaids During Swim Brayv’s Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser on Monday, May 26

Get ready for a splash-tacular Memorial Day like no other! On Monday, May 26 at 2 p.m., Raging Waters Los Angeles will turn its iconic lazy river into a whimsical waterway filled with thousands of racing rubber duckies and real-life mermaids, all for a life-saving cause.

It’s all part of the Dashing Duck Drawing Fundraiser, hosted by the amazing team at Swim Brayv, a nonprofit dedicated to making water safety education fun, accessible, and unforgettable for families across Southern California.

🛟 What’s the Duck Deal?

Here’s how it works: Guests can “adopt” a rubber duck for the big race. Not only do you get to root for your ducky as it floats its way to victory, but you’ll also be entered to win an epic gift basket valued at up to $500! Even better? Every adoption helps Swim Brayv provide proactive water safety programming to kids and families in need.

👉 Ready to adopt your duck? Visit swimbrayvfoundation.org or RagingWaters.com.

🌊 More Than Just a Race

“We’re not just racing ducks, we’re racing toward equity in water safety education,” says Candace Thome, CEO of Swim Brayv Foundation. “With Raging Waters by our side, we’re creating a ripple effect of joy, safety, and awareness that goes far beyond the pool.”

And did we mention the world’s largest rubber duck (yes, really, it’s over six stories tall!) will be on display all weekend long? She’ll be joined by her adorable 10-foot-tall baby duck, perfect for Insta-worthy family photo ops 📸🐥

🏊‍♀️ Swim Safe & Make a Splash

Raging Waters is also donating 1,000 complimentary tickets to Swim Brayv this season to support their outreach work. Families can take the Swim B.R.A.Y.V. Pledge at events and enter to win these free tickets, ensuring even more kids learn essential water safety skills—and get to enjoy a day of summer fun at the park, safely!

🎢 Let the Summer Begin!

Raging Waters Los Angeles officially kicked off the 2024 season on Saturday, May 17—and there’s no better way to start summer than with this one-of-a-kind duck race fundraiser. With over 50 rides, slides, and attractions spread across 60 acres, including the Aqua Rocket, a one-million-gallon wave pool, and that legendary lazy river, it’s a day full of thrills, chill, and good causes.

🎟️ Ready to Join the Splash?

Adopt your duck and plan your visit now at:
➡️ swimbrayvfoundation.org
➡️ ragingwaters.com

About Swim Brayv

Swim Brayv is a nonprofit organization on a mission to prevent drowning through engaging, accessible water safety education. From their trained “mer-models” to their empowering community events, they’re making waves across the country. Learn more at @SwimBrayv on Instagram.

About Raging Waters Los Angeles

Located in San Dimas, where the 10, 210, and 57 freeways meet, Raging Waters Los Angeles is California’s largest water park and one of the most celebrated in the U.S., as named by USA TODAY and Newsweek. With more than 50 attractions, it’s your family’s go-to destination for ultimate summer fun.

💬 Final Splash:

Mermaids, duck races, giant rubber ducks, and water safety education? This is one Memorial Day event you (and your kids) won’t want to miss. Let’s make waves for a good cause!

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark

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Knott’s Soak City Waterpark

By Erin
Knott's Soak City

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark reopens its gates for another wet and wild summer during its longest season yet, on select dates through September 18th. Catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family.

Relax in the one‑third‑mile Sunset River. This is where you can find me spending most of my time at. On this classic lazy river, you can nestle down into a colorful, cushy inner tube, put your shades on, lie back and let the gentle current do all the work of advancing you down and around the river. You’ll meander down the 1,780-foot long waterway to a destination of pure relaxation and enjoy some delightful scenery along the way. Sunset River is an excellent way for everyone in the family to cool off and chill out.

For the kids there’s a super fun three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 interactive water guns, nozzles, faucets, sprayers and other interactive surprises. Exclusively for tomorrow’s surfers, the Beach House offers three stories of hands-on water fun. And beware! Every five minutes the water bucket unloads 500 gallons of water on anyone below!

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Knott’s Soak City

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Knott’s Soak City

By Erin

*We were given tickets for purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions remain our own*

Another place to keep cool this summer in Southern California is Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park. Splash into summer at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Orange County’s largest outdoor water park is the perfect family destination to cool off during these hot and humid summer days with over 15-acres of aqua-tastic fun. Come on and splash into the fun!

In 2017, Knott’s Soak City expanded the water park to offer even more fun in the sun including a fully remodeled Longboard’s Grill restaurant, additional seating areas, and new spacious cabanas, plus two new water slide towers – Shore Break and The Wedge.

Shore Break towers over seven stories high and features six different thrilling water slide experiences. Four of the slides include Aqua-Launch chambers where guests wait anxiously as the floor drops out from underneath their feet sending them on high speed free fall down a 60 foot tall slide. Additionally, Shore Break offers two dueling tube slides which will have riders zipping through drops and turns. The newest family raft ride, the Wedge, takes up to six riders on an open-raft trip navigating through twists, turns and unexpected drops for some spills and thrills. Guests can look forward to another unforgettable summer season running through September 9th at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. 

One of my favorite things to go on at Soak City! Go for a float down Sunset River and let those cares just float away. On this classic lazy river you’ll meander down the 1,780 foot long waterway to a destination of pure relaxation and enjoy some delightful scenery along the way. Sunset River is a great way for everyone in the family to cool off and chill out.

Tidal Wave Bay is another one of my favorites to just float and relax. Holding 750,000 gallons of water, this state-of-the-art wave pool has enough room for everyone in the family to catch some awesome waves. Grab a tube and ride the waves or go freestyle and body-surf on your own. Tidal Wave Bay is surrounded by lounge chairs and cabanas so chilling out by the pool is fun too.

The Beach House offers three stories of hands-on water fun including interactive water guns, nozzles, faucets and other surprises. Every five minutes the water bucket unloads 500 gallons of water on anyone below! This is a fun place to just hang out at.

Even better news for Gold and Platinum Passholders! They can enter Knott’s Soak City Water Park starting at 9am on weekends through August 5.

We will be coming here often this summer to cool off, will you?

WHERE: Knott’s Soak City Waterpark – 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620

For more information on Knott’s Soak City Waterpark please visit knotts.com or join the conversation by using #KnottsSoakCity on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram