Outdoor Public Pools in Columbus and Central Ohio

Sometimes it’s just too hot to be outside without being in a pool. If you don’t have a friend or family member to visit with a pool, head to one of these public pools in Columbus to cool off.

Check out the full list of public pools that are open around Central Ohio, and offer day passes.

We’ve gathered a list of public pools in Columbus and Central Ohio that do not require a membership or attendance with a member. You can just walk up and pay to get in. Don’t forget lots of sunscreen and lots of water to drink – it’s easy to get dehydrated even when you’re in water! 

Check websites listed for opening dates and daily hours! Some location require waivers or photo id, cash only, etc. 

NOTE: Pool rules, hours, and admission details can change at any point during the summer, and may have changed since this was published. PLEASE check links or call before you go!

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Community Pools 

Daily Admission: $1 per session. Reservations are suggested
Annual Membership: Details tba for 2023
Website: link 
Dodge, Driving Park and Tuttle Pools will open Memorial Day Weekend. Others open on June 10.

• Dodge 645 Sullivant Ave. 614-645-7365 
• Driving Park 1100 Rhoads Ave. 614-645-3110 
• Glenwood 1888 Fairmont Ave. 614-645-3281 
• Lincoln 570 E. Woodrow Ave. 614-645-3058
• Marion Franklin 2699 Lockbourne Rd. 614-645-3161
• Maryland 1380 Atcheson St. 614-645-3063
• Tuttle 240 W. Oakland Ave. 614-645-3603
• Windsor 1300 Windsor Ave. 614-645-3607 

Grandview Heights Municipal Pool

Opening May 28 at 1 pm
1350 Goodale Blvd., Grandview
Daily Admission: $3-$10
Membership: Starts at $50 with early bird pricing through April 30
Website: link

Upper Arlington Devon Pool 

2070 S. Mallway Dr., Upper Arlington
This heated facility offers laps lanes, toddler pool, diving pool, changing rooms, family restroom and concession stand.
Memorial Day Weekend – August 13
Daily Admission: $5-$14. All admissions are cash-free. All pass and daily fees must be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). If you wish to use cash or check to purchase your passes, please visit the Municipal Services Center. Concession stands will accept cash payments as well as credit cards.
Membership: Available for residents and non-residents
Website: link

Upper Arlington Tremont Pool 

2850 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
This heated facility features zero-depth entry, diving boards, lap lanes, climbing wall, water walk crossing challenge, toddler area, changing rooms, family restrooms, concession stand and reservable party area.
Memorial Day Weekend – September 4
Daily Admission: $5-$14. All admissions are cash-free. All pass and daily fees must be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). If you wish to use cash or check to purchase your passes, please visit the Municipal Services Center. Concession stands will accept cash payments as well as credit cards.
Membership: Available for residents and non-residents
Website: link

Reed Road Water Park

2000 Hastings Ln, Upper Arlington
Memorial Day Weekend – August 13
This heated facility features slides, current channel, vortex, zero depth entry, lap lanes, diving area, toddler play feature, separate toddler pool, changing rooms, family restroom and concession stand.
Daily Admission: $5-$14. All admissions are cash-free. All pass and daily fees must be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). If you wish to use cash or check to purchase your passes, please visit the Municipal Services Center. Concession stands will accept cash payments as well as credit cards.
Membership: Available for residents and non-residents
Website: link

Worthington Pools

400 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Worthington
May 27 – Sept 4, 2023 (open for members on May 26)
Daily Admission: $8-$15
Membership: Prices start at $200
Website: link

Westerville Jaycee Community Pool

230 S. Otterbein Ave., Westerville
Opens May 27, 2023
Daily Admission: $5-$9
Membership: Start at $50; including member-only swim times and events
Website: link

Westerville Highlands Park Swimming Pool 

Opens May 27, 2023
Features a speed and body slide tower, a zero-entry toddler pool with a simulated-rock slide, a spray playground, lazy river and eight-lane, 25-meter pool with diving well. 
245 S. Spring Rd., Westerville
Daily Admission: $10 Resident | $20 Non-Resident
Membership: Season passes are on sale at the Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. through HPAC’s opening day
Website: link

Pickerington Community Pool

11330 Stonecreek Drive S., Pickerington, OH 43147 614-864-3483
May 27 – Sept 4, 2023
Daily Admission: $10/person, 2 and under free. No refunds for day passes
Membership: Season passes available
Website: link

Minerva Park Swim Club

5300 Valley Rd., Minerva Park
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Minerva Park follows the schedule for Columbus Schools. 
Daily Admission: $12, or 10 guest passes – to be used during the 2023 season – $80. Holiday Guest Passes – $15(5/29, 7/3, 9/4)
Membership: Three levels of membership available; Classic, Weekend/Evening, or Premium
Website: link

Northland Swim Club

5006 Almont Dr., Columbus
Dates: May 27, 2023 for weekend, starting everyday on June 3, 12 pm – 7 pm.
6 Olympic-length (50 meter) lanes, a diving bay with three diving boards, two water slides, a sizable baby pool, and more! 
Daily Admission: $10 a person for Member Guest, $15.00 a person for Walk-In Guest.
Membership: Starts at $111
Website: link

Hilliard Family Aquatic Center

Opens May 27 – Aug. 21, 2023
Hilliard Family Aquatic Center features slides, lazy river, multiple pools, zero depth entry kids area splash pad
3850 Veterans Memorial Dr., Hilliard
Daily Admission: $5-$15. Daily visitors must register for a RecTrac account and obtain visitor pass key fobs prior to entering the facilities. Account registration can be done online or at the Hilliard Community Center and must be done prior to visiting the pool. Online account registration may take up to three business days for activation
Membership: Prices start at $25 (seniors)
Membership: Open to residents on May 3; if available they will go on sale to school district/non-residents May 17. Read all rules and regulations before purchasing. 
Website: link

Clyde “Butch” Seidle Community Pool

Opens May 27 – Sept 4
4450 Schirtzinger Rd., Hilliard
Daily Admission: $5-$15. Daily visitors must register for a RecTrac account and obtain visitor pass key fobs prior to entering the facilities. Account registration can be done online or at the Hilliard Community Center and must be done prior to visiting the pool. Online account registration may take up to three business days for activation
Membership: Prices start at $25 (seniors)
Website: link 

Hilliard Splash Parks

The Hilliard’s Station Park and Clyde “Butch” Seidle Community Pool splash pads open to the public on Monday, May 8, 2023. The CBSCP splash pad will close as a free amenity when the pool opens on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Both splash pads operate post-pool season through September 30, 2023. 

photo: Grahm S. Jones

Zoombezi Bay

4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Regular season Memorial Day – Labor Day
Opens on May 20 and 21 for preview weekend
Zoombezi Bay is a full water park with multiple slides, lazy river, wave pool, kids area, and so much more. 
Daily Admission: Tiered pricing starting at $34.99 (select days). Parking is $10, except for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay members. Zoombezi Bay Season Passes and Gold Memberships are currently available.
Ride the Zoo Bus for $10 off admission.
Membership: Starts at $94.99, includes Zoo membership during Zoombezi season, parking, admission to Summer Nights, featuring Dive-In Movies, Extra Splash Hours, member entrance, Bring-a-Friday days, and extra discounts.
Website: link
ZOMBIEzi Bay: Opens Fall 2023. From the website: “Because next fall the waves of Zoombezi Bay will be replaced by waves of terror. Introducing ZOMBIEzi Bay, where the undead rule the night. Explore a wicked new world with four haunted houses, two scare zones, the Sea Dragon roller coaster, other non-water rides and plenty of sinister surprises – if you dare.” Ages 13+. 2021 Gold Members and Zoombezi Bay Season Pass Holders will receive complimentary parking and $10 off the admission price to ZOMBIEzi Bay. 

Powell Pool

Opens May 26, 2023
245 Adventure Park Dr., Powell
Daily Admission: Must be accompanied by a member, except on Community Days; dates tba $10/person
Membership: On sale now!
Website: link

Delaware Jack Florance Pool

Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
500 East Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, Ohio 43015, 740-203-3051
Amenities include two, 28-foot tall water slides, a “zero-depth” entry area, diving well and interactive water toys. 
Daily Admission: $8-$10
Membership: Starts at $60
Website: link
Access to Jack Florance Pool is no longer a part of Delaware Community Center YMCA Membership

Marysville Municipal Pool (Union County residents only)

510 Park Ave. Marysville, OH 43040 (937) 645-7377
Open daily May 27 – August 13; Weekends only, August 14 – September 4 
Daily Admission: $5-$7; family price available, evening rate available
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Membership: Passes $70-$180
Website: link

Gahanna Hunters Ridge Pool

May 27 – August 17; weekends only through Labor Day
341 Harrow Blvd., Gahanna
Daily Admission: $9-12, $6-$9 after 4 pm
Membership: On sale now! 
Website: link

Gahanna Swimming Pool

May 27-August 17, 2023
148 Parkland Dr., Gahanna
Daily Admission: $9-12, $6-$9 after 4 pm
Membership: On sale now! 
Website: link
The splash pad at Gahanna Swimming Pool is open daily May – October, weather permitting. During the pool season, the Splash Pad is open from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for free use by the community. During pool open hours, visitors must access the splash pad through the GSP entry gate and pay regular admission or hold a pool membership.

Plain Township Aquatic Center

Zero depth entry, mushroom umbrella, shooting fountains, water slides, interactive play area, and sun bathing depth. Special events include movie nights, float-n-fireworks, and family nights
7650 Swickard Woods Blvd., New Albany
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day
Daily Admission: $6-$10. After 4 pm, admission is $6 per person
Membership: Starts at $72
Website: link

Plain City Aquatic Center

160 West Second Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064 Phone: 614-873-3527 x110
Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 days a week
Zero depth entry area and spray ground for kids. Water slide and diving board. Designated adult only swim times, for 18 years of age and up.
Daily Admission: $5-$8 per person; under 2 yrs are Free. Reduced admission after 4 pm. Special adult-only hours available for $2.
Membership: Starts at $50
Website: link

Groveport Aquatic Center

May 27 – August 15, 2023, plus select post-season days/hours
Two water slides, a lazy river, tots sprayground, diving boards and special events through the summer. 
7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport
Daily Admission: $8-$14. Persons who wish to utilize the Groveport Aquatic Center via Day Pass must first acquire a Groveport Recreation Department Issued Identification Card.  
Membership: Starts at $42
Public Service Appreciation Weeks: Bring in employee ID during designated week and  get in FREE. Normal admission applies to all other persons in your party. 
Website: link
Doggie Paddle: TBA 2023 

Groveport Aquatic Center

Beechwood Trails Park and Pool

248 Needles Drive SW Pataskala, OH 43062
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Daily Admission: Ages 13 and up: $10, Ages 5-12: $5, and under 5: free
Membership: Starts at $75
Website: link | Facebook

Newark Licking County Family YMCA

Main Pool: 470 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055 740-345-9637
June 3 – mid-August, 2023
Main Pool: Open and free to members of the YMCA only. Members can bring a guest 3 years of age and up for $10.00
Membership: YMCA membership details
Community Days: Community Members (non-Y members) may enjoy the outdoor pool every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $10 per person.
Website: link 

Newark Hollander Pool

1175 Hollander Street, Newark
Opens June 10, Wednesdays – Sundays
Daily Walk-In Rates: Free for YMCA members, $5 for over age 3
Membership: YMCA membership details
Website: link

Heath City Water Park

June 3, 2023; limited hours/days each week
1287 Hebron Rd, Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-4049
Daily Admission: $7-$10
Membership: $58-$210
Website: link
Dog Paddle: August 13 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Trout Club

2250 Horns Hill Rd, Newark, OH 43055 (740) 366 2770
Opens May 26, 2023
Daily Admission: $7 for kids and seniors, $10 for adults
Hours: 11 am – 5 pm. Members welcome at 10 am. 
Membership: Starting at $124
Website: link

Dresden Swim Center

1330 Main St Dresden, Ohio 43821 (740) 754-6567
Opens Memorial Day
Daily Admission: Daily rate is $9 per person ages 2 and under free.
Hours: 11 am – 5 pm. 
Membership: Punch cards are $90 for 12 visits per card. Separate entrance for punch cards to avoid long lines. Family passes $400
Website: link

Thornville Pool

130 Clum Dr, Thornville, Ohio 43076 (740) 246-5717
Daily Admission: 
Hours: tba 2023
Membership: Prices start at $60
Website: link

Frazeyburg Pool

141 E. Fifth St., Frazeysburg 740-828-3200
Daily Admission: $7 for kids, $8 for adults. Reduced after 4 pm admission.
Membership: season passes and punch cards available
Website: link

Pools that require guests to enter with a resident or season member

Bexley Pool: Memorial Day through Labor Day
The Big Splash: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Dublin Community Pools: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 

North Orange Park Aquatic Center

Opens May 26, 2023
North Orange Park, 7560 Gooding Blvd., Delaware, OH 43015, Ph: 740-657-8881
Daily Admission: $9; Can only be purchased by Orange Township Resident/can be used for an Orange Township Resident or Guest accompanying a Resident.
Memberships: Season Pool Passes are available to Orange Township residents only
Website: link 

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