Indoor swimming pools are always a win! Whether it is 23 degrees in the middle of winter, or 91 degrees and thunderstorms, an indoor pool can be such a blast and a great way get the kids out of the house. Columbus has a number of spots that you can visit as a fun day trip outing. Let’s not forget another bonus of indoor pools- no sunscreen application is needed!
Here at Columbus Mom we wanted to share some of our favorite indoor pools in the Columbus.
- Worthington Community Center
- This pool is such fun indoor option for the kids. There is a lazy river, a vortex pool, zero entry and kid slide with fountains. There is also a hot tub and a lap pool for the adults.
- Day rates:
- All Ages $8
- Prairie Township Pool
- Diving board, zero entry pool, climbing wall and lap lanes open for swim! Great time for a dip in the pool!
- Day Rates for residents and non-residents
- Children 0-2 are free and prices for other age groups start at $3 a day.
- Upper Arlington High School Sunday Open Swim
- Runs on many Sundays from September – April from 1-3 you can enjoy the lap pool at the Upper Arlington High School. Check the schedule for dates!
- Day Rates:
- Resident: $3
- Non-Resident: $4
- Kids 2 and Under Free
- Westerville Community Pool
- Fun kid structures, lazy river and zero entry! This is endless indoor fun for the kids so be sure to check this one out!
- Day Rates:
- Residents: Kids $7; Adults $10
- Non-Residents: Kids $14 Adults $20
- Columbus Aquatic Center
- This centrally located swim center close to the Short North is a great little spot for a very reasonable dip in the the pool!
- Day Rate: $5 for an individual or $10 a family
- Dublin Recreation Center
- Nice large indoor water slide, zero entry and small kiddy slide for all to enjoy
- Day Rate:
- Residents: Kids (3-17yrs) $8; Adults $10
- Non-Residents: Kids (3-17yrs) $10; Adults $17
- Groveport Recreation Center
- Frog slide, family lazy river, zero depth entry
- Residents: $8
- Non-Residents: $12
- Delaware YMCA (Other YMCA locations have indoor pools too-check out this list: indoor pools)
- 2 indoor pools- one with a water playground.
- Day passes are available.
- $15 a person (Here’s information on daily rates.)
- Goldfish Swim School
- Offered at three of the four Central Ohio locations, check out the Dublin, Lewis Center and Westerville websites for days and time.
- Cost is free for members. $10 per person, with a maximum of $30 per family.
- Read more about 5 Reasons Why We Love Goldfish.
