COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has officially kicked off the swimming season at three of the city’s outdoor pools with the rest opening soon.
Dodge, Driving Parking and Tuttle pools will be open May 27 through May 29 and then the following weekend of June 3-4. All pools will officially open for the season on June 10.
The full list of city pools is listed below:
- Dodge Swimming Pool
645 Sullivant Ave. - Driving Park Pool
1100 Rhoads Ave. - Glenwood Swimming Pool
1888 Fairmont Ave. - Lincoln Swimming Pool
570 Woodrow Ave. - Marion Franklin Swimming Pool
2699 Lockbourne Rd. - Maryland Swimming Pool
1380 Atcheson St. - Tuttle Swimming Pool
240 W. Oakland Ave. - Windsor Swimming Pool
1300 Windsor Ave.
Admission is $1 per person.
“Summer is an exciting time in our city, and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is proud to offer a wide array of activities, classes, programs and events for members of our community to enjoy,” said Bernita A. Reese, director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. “Whether it’s cooling off in a pool, signing up for a sports league, taking an art class, or walking in one of our trails, there is plenty to choose from. Our goal, as always, is to provide free and affordable ways for residents to enjoy everything that Columbus has to offer. I look forward to seeing our community members enjoying Columbus as we enjoy what is sure to be a great summer!”
For those just looking for a quick cool down, the city also offers four different spraygrounds. All are set to open on May 27 and will be open seven days a week from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
The locations of the spraygrounds are as follows:
*Note: Locations will be closed on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
- Barnett
- Blackburn
- Linden
- Scioto Southland
The city will be hosting swim lessons at most of the pools. Each session costs $15.
The department said they are still in need of lifeguards for the summer. On top of making $20 an hour, there is a $500 end-of-season incentive for those interested in becoming a lifeguard.