Outdoor Public Swimming Pools in Columbus for Summer 2021
Written by: Val, Columbus on the Cheap, May 22, 2021
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.
Whie many closed for the 2020 season, most will reopen in 2021! 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. Please read the regulations at the links provided before you attend, and click on the link to ensure no changes or closures have occurred. We will not be monitoring information at the links after the season has begun, unless we are made aware of a change.
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Community Pools
Daily Admission: $1 per person (Only dollar bills being accepted. No change available.) Visitors 6 years or older are required to have a leisure card, which can be purchased at the pool or recreation center. Leisure cards cost $1 and expire 3 years after date of purchase.
Annual Membership: $25 for juniors (under 17), $30 for adults, $20 for adults over 50, $85 for family of 4 ($15 for each additional family member). Columbus pool membership includes all general admissions at all eight outdoor pools during the summer season, and the Aquatic Center during the indoor season through December 31, 2021.
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- 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
May 29 – tba, 2021
1350 Goodale Blvd., Grandview
Daily Admission: $3-$10 (2019 pricing, tba). Age of 3 are free
Membership: On sale for 2021; starts at $50 with early bird pricing through May 16
Website: link
2021 changes: Admission will be based on a reservation system for 3 hour blocks Monday through Friday and 2 hour blocks on Saturday and Sunday. More information on how to make a reservation will be released by May 14, 2021. Members will be asked to utilize the reservation system along with those opting for daily admission.
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 – Labor Day Weekend
Daily Admission: $3-$7
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 – Labor Day Weekend
Daily Admission: $5-$10
Membership: Available for residents and non-residents
Website: link
Reed Road Water Park
2000 Hastings Ln, Upper Arlington
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
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-$10
Membership: Available for residents and non-residents
Website: link
Worthington Pools
May 28 – tba, 2021
400 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Worthington
Daily Admission: Currently only open to members
Membership: Prices start at $121; members can reserve 3 hour time slots to swim
Website: link
Westerville Jaycee Community Pool
230 S. Otterbein Ave., Westerville
May 29 – tba, 2021
Daily Admission: $7 (from 2020)
Membership: Now available for 2021; including member-only swim times and events
Website: link
Westerville Highlands Park Swimming Pool
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: After 6 pm: $6 for residents, $12 for non-residents
Membership: Season passes are now 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 29 – Sept 6, 2021
Daily Admission: $8 for 3 hour time slots; $5 for 2 hour evening time slot during swim lesson dates. Purchase online day passes beginning at 7:00am each day. Online sales only, no on-site transactions. No refunds for day passes. Day passes are valid for 3 hour time slots; 200 people per time slot permitted.
Membership: Season passes available; register for swim times a day early (starting at 7 am the prior day), before they open for day pass registration.
Website: link
Minerva Park Swim Club
5300 Valley Rd., Minerva Park
May 29-Labor Day, 2021
Daily Admission: $10 (day pass packages available)
Membership: Starts at $125; residents save $25 by registering by April 18
Website: link
Changes for 2021: Daily registration requirements, tba. Check website.
Northland Swim Club
5006 Almont Dr., Columbus
Dates: May 29, 2021 – tba 2021
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, purchase at the gate
Membership: Starts at $90
Website: link
Hilliard Family Aquatic Center
Hilliard Family Aquatic Center
Opens May 29
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-$10, All guests must register for a two-hour time slot in advance. Time slot registration for members opens two weeks in advance. Time slot registration for non-members opens 48 hours in advance. Bring your own chairs and water!
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 29
4450 Schirtzinger Rd., Hilliard
Daily Admission: $5-$10, All guests must register for a two-hour time slot in advance. Time slot registration for members opens two weeks in advance. Time slot registration for non-members opens 48 hours in advance. Bring your own chairs and water!
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
Zoombezi Bay
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Regular season Memorial Day – Labor Day
Sneak Peek Weekend on May 22 and 23 for military families
Zoombezi Bay is a full water park with multiple slides, lazy river, wave pool, kids area, and so much more.
Daily Admission: starting at $23.99. Parking is $10, except for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay members. Single Day Zoombezi Bay tickets will go on sale on or around May 1, 2021. Zoombezi Bay Season Passes and Gold Memberships are currently available.
Zoo Bus reduced membership will be back for 2021; details tba.
Membership: Starts at $99.99, 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
Changes for 2021: Registration details/timing tickets to be announced in early May; pending health orders. Virtual Zoompass band available for 2021 to hold your spot in line.
ZOMBIEzi Bay: Opens Fall 2021. 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. More details tba.
Powell Pool
Opens May 28, 2021.
245 Adventure Park Dr., Powell
Daily Admission: Must be accompanied by a member, except on Community Days.
Community Days are the first Monday of each month during the regular pool season. Guests day passes are $7/person. (June 7, July 5, August 2).
Membership: On sale now!
Website: link
Changes for 2021: June 26th – CLOSED due to Powell Festival Fireworks. Reduced hours from August 20-September 6.
Delaware Jack Florance Pool
May 29 to September 6, 2021
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: $4-$6, $9-$10 for non-resident
Membership: Available in Spring
Website: link
Changes for 2021: Access to Jack Florence 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
Opens May 29, 2021
Daily Admission: $5-$7; family price available
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Membership: Passes $70-$180+. 15% Discount through April 30th
Website: link
Gahanna Hunters Ridge Pool
May 29 – August 10; weekends only through Sept 6, 2021
341 Harrow Blvd., Gahanna
Daily Admission: $7-$10; daily time block reservation required
Membership: On sale now! Starts at $100; early bird discount through April 30, 2021.
Website: link
Changes for 2021: Reservations must be made. Members have 48 hours in advance and non-members have 4 hours in advance to reserve a time slot ONLINE ONLY. Assigned, designated seating area per household. Masks required in common spaces; except pool. The inflatable and climbing walls will remain closed under current restrictions.
Designated Lap lane(s) will be provided at each location. 30 minute time blocks may be reserved upon arrival. Maximum of 2 swimmers per lane with circle swimming.
Gahanna Swimming Pool
May 29-August 10, 2021
148 Parkland Dr., Gahanna
Daily Admission: $9, $6 after 3:30 pm
Membership: On sale now! Starts at $100; early bird discount through April 30, 2021.
Website: link
Changes for 2021: All subject to change. Reservations must be made. Members have 48 hours in advance and non-members have 4 hours in advance to reserve a time slot ONLINE ONLY. Assigned, designated seating area per household. Masks required in common spaces; except pool. The inflatable and climbing walls will remain closed under current restrictions.
Designated Lap lane(s) will be provided at each location. 30 minute time blocks may be reserved upon arrival. Maximum of 2 swimmers per lane with circle swimming.
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
Daily Admission: $5-$9; reservations can be made day-of
Membership: Starts at $135; members can make reservations 48 hours in advance
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 (these may be closed). Designated adult only swim times, for 18 years of age and up.
Daily Admission: $5-$8 per person; under 2 yrs is Free and don’t need to be registered. Reduced admission after 4 pm. Open to the public with reservations. Special adult-only hours available for $2.
Membership: On sale for 2021.
Website: link
Groveport Aquatic Center
May 28, 2021, unless otherwise changed
Two water slides, a lazy river, tots sprayground, diving boards and special events through the summer.
7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport
Daily Admission: $8-$12 (2019 pricing)
Membership: Starts at $42 (2019 pricing)
Website: link
Newark Licking County Family YMCA
Main Pool: 470 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055 740-345-9637
May 29 – tba, 2021
Hollander Pool: 1175 Hollander Street, Newark
June 5, 2021 – tba 2021
Daily Admission:
Main Pool: Open and free to members of the YMCA only (no guests), except on Sundays for Community Day. Admission for Community Day for non-members is $5 – Children (ages 3-17), $7 – Adults (ages 18-64), $15 – Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children), $5 – Seniors.
Hollander Pool: Daily Walk-In Rates (Monday thru Saturday) $5-$7, $15 for family with 3+. Sunday special, $5.
Membership: YMCA membership details
Website: link
Changes for 2021: Hollander Pool reopens. Capacity is restricted. TBA for reservation details, and open features.
Heath City Water Park
May or June tba, 2021
1287 Hebron Rd, Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-4049
Daily Admission: tba for 2021
Membership: none for 2021
Website: link
Changes for 2021: Registration will be required for daily visits. Details tba.
The Trout Club
2250 Horns Hill Rd, Newark, OH 43055 (740) 366 2770
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
Daily Admission: Daily rate is $7 per person ages 2 and under free. (from 2020)
Hours: 11 am – 7 pm.
Membership: Punch cards are $70 for 12 visits per card. Separate entrance for punch cards to avoid long lines.
Website: link
Thornville Pool
130 Clum Dr, Thornville, Ohio 43076 (740) 246-5717
Daily Admission: Adults $5 Child $4 Under 2 free. Daily walk-in rates will apply on a first come/ first serve basis. $1 admission from 5-7 pm.
Hours: Tentative open date of June 15.
Membership: On sale for 2021; early bird pricing through May 14
Website: link
Frazeyburg Pool
141 E. Fifth St., Frazeysburg 740-828-3200
Daily Admission: $6 for kids, $7 for adults
Membership: unknown
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: Saturday, May 29, through Monday, Sept. 6. The North Pool is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend contingent upon completion of the renovation project.
North Orange Park Aquatic Center
Opens May 21, 2021
North Orange Park, 7560 Gooding Blvd., Delaware, OH 43015, Ph: 740-657-8881
Daily Admission: Open to residents only; purchase on location
Memberships: Season Pool Passes are available to Orange Township residents only
Website: link
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