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A Guide to Local Pools!

Columbus area pools, that don't require membership

By Alicia Amburgey, Updated by Heather Stitt Publisher May 28, 2024

The heat is on in Columbus! With schools letting out, and summer on the horizon, finding somewhere to keep cool is a necessity. If you don’t have a membership, or a friend or family member to visit with a pool, it can be hard to beat the heat!
We've compiled a list of public pools in the North West and Greater Columbus area, where everyone is welcome to grab a day pass and cool off.

Don’t forget your sunscreen! 


Delaware Jack Florance Pool 500 East Lincoln Avenue, Delaware - Open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
M-F 6am - 7am (Morning Lap Swim), Noon- 8pm (Lap Swim/Open Swim) Saturday and Sunday: Noon – 7pm (Lap Swim/Open Swim)
Cool features: Water slide, zero entry, diving boards, and frog fountain

Daily Admission: $8 for residents / $10 non-residents 

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents
*Entry is no longer connected to the Delaware YMCA membership


Marysville Municipal Pool: Opens May 25th, Noon - 8pm daily
Cool features: Water slides, zero entry, diving well and interactive water toys

Daily Admission: $6 / $8 | Ages 4 and Under with Adult Free

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents


Upper Arlington Pools

Devon Pool  2070 S Mallway Dr, Upper Arlington - Opens May 25 - Sept 1
Mon - Fri  11am - 8pm

Cool features: Heated facility, lap lanes, toddler pool, diving boards

Daily Admission: $10 / $14 - CASH FREE FACILITY (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card) {2 years and under free}

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents

Tremont Pool  2850 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington - Opens May 25 - August 11

Cool features: Heated facility, lap lanes, toddler spray pool, climbing walls, Lilly pad cross, zero entry

Daily Admission: $10 / $14 - CASH FREE FACILITY (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card)

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents

Reed Road 2000 Hastings Lane, Upper Arlington - Opens May 25 - August 11

Cool features: Heated facility, lap lanes, water slides, zero entry water playground, diving board, lazy river

Daily Admission: $10 / $14 - CASH FREE FACILITY (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card) 

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents


Hilliard Family Aquatic Center 3850 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hilliard - Opens May 25!
Mon - Sat Noon – 8pm
Sunday: Noon – 7pm
Cool features: slides, lazy river, multiple pools, zero depth entry, kids area, splash pad
Daily Admission: $10 - $15
Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents

Hilliard "Butch" Seidle Community Pool 4450 Schirtzinger Rd., Hilliard - Opens May 27!
Mon - Sat Noon – 8pm
Sunday: Noon – 7pm
Cool features: Slide, diving board, open lane swim

Daily Admission: $10 - $15 |under 2 free
Membership:
Memberships are available for both residents and non residents


Plain City Aquatic Center 160 West Second Street, Plain City - Open May 25 - Sept 2 
Cool features: Kids spray pad, Water slides, diving board, Adult only swim times (18+ / $2 ea)

Daily Admission: $6 under 17 / $8 over 18 / under 2 free

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents


Worthington Pools 400 W. Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington - Opens to the public May 25 (12pm - 9pm daily)
Cool features: Water slides, lap lanes, diving boards
Daily Admission: $10 under 17, $15 over 18 | under 2 free
Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents


Zoombezi Bay 4850 W. Powell Rd, Powell - Opens May 25!

Cool features: Attached to the Columbus Zoo, this local water park features unique water slides, a zero entry wave pool, water playground, 2 lazy rivers (one for adults only), and so much more! 

Daily Admission: Parking is $10, and entry tickets start at $36.99

Membership: Memberships are available for both residents and non residents at multiple pricing levels, and include perks like free parking, Dive-in movies, access to the Fall Zombiezi Haunt, and tons of other discounts! 


Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Community Pools 

Daily Admission: Pools will have a capacity limit. Guests can pay $1 (first come, first served)
Dodge, Driving Park and Tuttle Pools will open May 25 - 27. Check the Parks and Rec website for a live list of open pools each day (opening day is June 8)

  • 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

Local Pools that require a resident or a season passholder to purchase a daily pass

Dublin Community Pools: Opens May 25, Daily 10a - 8pm
Powell Pool: Opens May 31, 11:30a - 8:30pm,
North Orange Pool: Opens May 24, 11a - 8pm,
The Big Splash: Opens May 25th

Want to cool off without the swimming pool commitment? Check out our list of Free Splash Pads