Ohio is blessed with some great Indoor Water Parks. Each Water Park has something a little different to offer and here we are featuring 10 of the best Indoor Water Parks in Ohio.
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Map of Indoor Water Parks in Ohio Near Me
Westerville Indoor Pool (Indoor Water Parks in Ohio)
The town of Westerville has a nice indoor pool facility. It is located at the Westerville Community Center and is one of the smaller centers that is available. It has lots of options available for both adults and children.
Some of the available attractions include a speed slide, dueling slides, and smaller slides for the younger members of the family.
This indoor pool center does not have a restaurant on-site, but they do have vending machines that sell snacks.
Facilities at Westerville Indoor Pool:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
- Address: 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
- Phone: 614-901-6500 | Website | Facebook (unofficial)
Dublin Community Recreation Center
The town of Dublin is home to the Dublin Community Recreation Center. This is a very popular facility that is managed by the City of Dublin.
Some of the attractions that are on offer here include a toddler play area, enclosed water slides, a lazy river, and a hot tub.
This center is one of a few that also offer a dining option on-site. There is a Subway inside the center and as you can imagine this does get very popular.
Facilities at Dublin Recreation Community Center:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
Groveport Recreation Center Indoor Pool (Indoor Water Parks in Ohio)
The City runs this facility. The Groveport Recreation Center is an indoor pool that attracts people all year round. There is a lazy river, a lap pool, a zero-depth pool, and a small slide for younger children.
As well as the pool, the center also offers other facilities like a gymnasium and a rock climbing wall. This is ideal, especially in winter when the weather is not at its best.
It should be noted that no on-site dining options are offered for guests, but vending machines are available if guests require a snack. Tables and chairs are provided for people who wish to have a snack and a drink.
Facilities at Groveport Recreation Center:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
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Kalahari Resort & Conventions Park
Kalahari Resort is the largest indoor water park in the country and is based in Sandusky. This huge water park has many facilities on-site that will keep guests entertained for hours.
Some of the facilities on offer include a spa for adults only, a lazy river, a toddler play area, a surf simulator, and a swim-up bar. There is also an arcade, escape room, and a 7-D theater.
As you would expect, Kalahari Resort has plenty of dining options. There is a bar and grill, and a cafe that serves coffee and cakes. In the water park, there are six different dining options.
Facilities at Kalahari Resort & Conventions:
- Cabana Rental
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
- Swim-up Bar
- Towel Rental (for on-site guests only)
- Tube Rides
- Wave Pool
Splash Harbor (Indoor Water Parks in Ohio)
Splash Harbor is located inside a Comfort Inn hotel in Belleville Ohio. This facility is on the smaller side compared to some other indoor water parks, but it is still a great park to visit.
The water park has a large water slide, 2 hot tubs, basketball hoops, and a spray ground area. There is also a games room available that offers guests some fun and games.
Facilities at Splash Harbor:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lockers
- Towel Rental
- Address: 855 Comfort Plaza Dr, Bellville, OH 44813
- Phone: 419-886-4000 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Image credit: Danelle Shanteau on Flickr
Great Wolf Lodge Mason
This Great Wolf Lodge is in Mason. Like Splash Harbor, guests can also stay overnight if they wish to. Some of the facilities available for guests include a hot tub, loads of slides for all ages, interactive water features, and water basketball.
Great Wolf Lodge also has numerous dining options. There is a buffet option, coffee and cakes, Pizzas, and other options too.
Facilities at Great Wolf Lodge Mason:
- Cabana Rental
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Towel Rental
- Tube Rides
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
This is a Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky. This is an intimate water park, yet still has lots of things on offer for people of all ages. There is a family raft ride, loads of slides, a few hot tubs (not just one), and a children’s play area.
As this is a resort there are a few dining options available after a day of fun and games. Bear Paw Sweets and Eats is for guests who have a sweet tooth. Gitchigoomie is a sit-down restaurant and there is also Hungry As A Wolf, which serves up pizza and pasta.
Facilities at Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky:
- Cabana Rental
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Towel Rental
- Tube Rides
- Water Coasters
- Wave Pool
Castaway Bay (Indoor Water Parks in Ohio)
Castaway Bay is another water park that is located in Sandusky! This water park is a great place to visit and it also offers rooms for guests to stay.
Children love visiting here as there are various play structures in the water park that they can have a go at. The water park also has slides and a water roller coaster. For the adults, there is a hot tub that can be used whilst the kids are playing.
Castaway Bay has numerous food and beverages available as well. There is the Sprinkle Shack that does amazing ice cream the Surfside Beach Bar and the on-site Quaker Steak and Lube for a full-service dining experience.
Facilities at Castaway Bay:
- Children’s Play Area
- Dumping Bucket
- Lockers
- Showers
- Towel Rental
- Tube Rides
- Water Coasters
- Wave Pool
- Address: 2001 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Phone: 419-627-2106 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool
Rocky River has a really good indoor aquatic center (it also has an outdoor area for the summer months). The indoor pool and play area feature different activities like a giant water slide, two smaller slides for younger children, splash zones, and a lazy river that guests can tube down.
Rocky River does not offer any dining options or vending machines. No need to worry though, as there are lots of food and drink options in the adjacent areas.
Facilities at Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
- Address: 21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
- Phone: 440-895-2599 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Worthington Community Center Pool
The Worthington Community Center Pool has an excellent indoor pool. It is not just a pool though, there are also water slides and play structures that are fun for the kids. There is also a hot tub that provides a chill-out time for the adults whilst the kids are running riot.
Worthington Community Center Pool does not have dining options, but they do offer a variety of snacks and drinks from vending machines.
Facilities at Worthington Community Center Pool:
- Children’s Play Area
- Day Passes Available
- Dumping Bucket
- Lazy River
- Lockers
- Showers
What Are Others Saying About Indoor Water Parks in Ohio?
"We've only been to the leisure pool there. It's nice. Has zero depth walk-in, a lazy river (no tubes), a small frog slide for toddlers, and a larger slide with decent pressure to move you down fast. There's also a 16 and over hot tub and a small waterfall feature that kids can swim under…". - MM (USA. June 2020).
"It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools and workout areas. Good place for a birthday party". - SL (USA. June 2020).
"Very Awesome! The staff was very nice, respectful, and always willing to accommodate. The stay was very quiet had no problems sleeping. This is our second time here and it was as great as the first time! The water park is always fun with the kids! Will be back again! We love this resort!!!" - SO (USA. June 2023).
Let's Visit Indoor Water Parks in Ohio!
Have you visited any indoor water parks in Ohio? We would love to hear about it! Leave a comment below telling us about your experience.
Staying on the water theme, Ohio has some great Lighthouses, and Lake Erie Lighthouses are great to visit. If you want to relax on the beach after seeing a couple of lighthouses, Beaches In Ohio is a great guide to finding your perfect beach. Do you like biking? Sandusky By Bike is a great way to see the area.
If you are looking for some other fantastic places in Ohio, we suggest: Yellow Springs Ohio, Rock House Hocking Hills, and Clear Creek Metro Park.
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