Dayton-area swimming pools and splash pads to visit this summer

Jul. 1—Whiffs of coconut and chlorine are in the air as summer is in full swing.

Many pools, private swim clubs and aquatic centers are open for the summer season with a full staff of Lifeguards ready to serve.

Here is a list of places of where to swim in Dayton and in the region.

Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights

Hours: 1-8 p.m. daily. Closed for non-members Monday and Wednesday

Location: 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights

Ticket price: $15 for adults, $12 for children under the age of 17 and $10 for seniors 60-years-old and older. Children 2-years-old and younger get in free. Residents of Huber Heights receive a discount.

Other details: A ratio of one adult per three children under 7-years-old must be kept. Season passes are available, and allow for perks such as extra swimming hours.

Troy Aquatic Park

Hours: Calendar can be viewed online. Pool closes for the season Aug. 18

Location: 460 W. Staunton Drive, Troy

Ticket price: $7 for those between the ages of 6 and 59. $6 for those 60-years-old and older. $5 for those between the ages of 5 and 6. Children under the age of 2 get in free.

Other details: Season passes are available, which offers privileges such as special swimming hours. This pool is also available to be rented for special events.

Gardner Memorial Pool

Hours: Noon-8 p.m. daily until the pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood

Ticket price: Single memberships are $255 each. Family memberships are $415 each. Senior memberships are $165 each. Members of the Oakwood Community Center pay a discounted price of $210 for a single membership, $330 for a family membership and $130 for a senior subscription.

Other details: This pool is only available to Oakwood residents.

Germantown Aquatic Center

Hours: Open daily noon-7 p.m. until the end of August

Location: 75 N. Walnut St., Germantown

Ticket price: $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Senior residents are free, non-resident seniors are $4. $3 for those 3 or 4-years-old. Single season passes are $88 for residents or $121 for non-residents. Family season passes are $176 for residents or $242 for non-residents. Family passes are good for up to four people, additionals are $25 each.

Other details: This pool does offer swim lessons, and the pool can be rented out for private events.

New Carlisle Pool

Hours: Noon-8 p.m. daily. Pool closes for the summer in mid-August

Location: 301 E. Lake Ave., New Carlisle

Ticket price: $7 for adults. $6 for seniors age 65 and older. $6 for those between the ages of 5 and 17. Non-swimmers cost $5. Children 4-years-old and younger are free. Applications are available for season passes.

Other details: This pool is available for private events and birthday parties. Phone number: 937-845-8116

Idle Hour Swim Club

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 3590 Kemp Road, Beavercreek

Ticket price: $295 for a single membership, $395 for dual and $500 for family. Active military family membership available for $455.

Other details: Special events will be held at the pool throughout the summer. 937-426-9015

Melody Pool Swim Club

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. until closing for the season on Labor Day unless otherwise noted

Location: 7331 Pleasant Plain Road, Clayton

Ticket price: $265 for individual memberships, $405 for a family of two, $465 for a family of three and $515 for a family of four. The scale goes up to a family of eight, which costs $745. Senior memberships are $250 each.

Other details: An 21-years-old and older "Adult Luau" will be held June 27. Phone number: 937-540-9276

Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. daily until closing for the season Aug. 18

Location: 225 Parkwood Drive, Tipp City

Ticket price: $8 for adults, $7 for children and $6 for seniors. Children age 2 and under are free. Season passes are available $185 for adults, $150 for children and seniors and $290 for families. Tipp City residents can purchase season passes for a discounted rate of $135 for adults, $110 for children and seniors and $235 for families. Children are defined as ages 3 to 17 and seniors are defined as age 65 and older.

Other details: Swimming lessons are available. Phone number: 937-667-2781

Adventure Reef Water Park

Hours: 12:30-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday (residents and passholders only.) Only open Saturday and Sunday after Aug. 17. Pool closes for the season on Labor Day

Location: 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering

Ticket price: $12 for adults, $11 for youth and $4 for those 2-years-old and younger. Residents of Kettering pay a discounted rate of $8 for adults, $7 for youth and $2 for those 2-years-old and younger. Season passes are available for $121 for adults, $106 for children and $349 for families. Kettering residents pay a discounted season rate of $80 for adults, $70 for children and $235 for families.

Other details: Swimming lessons for all ages are available. The American Red Cross also holds instruction courses at the pool. Phone number: 937-296-2587

Splash Zone Aquatic Center

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. daily. Pool closes for the season Aug. 11

Location: 300 Eagle City Road, Springfield

Ticket price: $8 for adults, $6 for youth under 18-years-old. Children 3-years-old and younger get in free.

Other details: The complex is ADA accessible. There are also a number of slides available at the park. Phone number: 937-324-7665

Fair Valley Swim & Tennis

Hours: Noon-8 p.m. daily. Pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 5975 Brantford Road, Dayton

Ticket price: $295 for a single membership, $395 for a couple's membership and $495 for a family membership.

Other details: The pool is able to be rented for special events. Phone number: 937-890-3940

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Noon-8 Sunday. Pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 1990 Wilene Drive, Beavercreek

Ticket price: $335 for an individual membership, $410 for a couple's membership and $485 for a family membership.

Other details: Special events will be held at the pool throughout the summer. Phone number: 937-429-3131

Woodhaven Swim & Tennis Club

Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pool season ends Labor Day

Location: 7620 Yankee St., Dayton

Other details: This pool is currently at capacity, but there is a waitlist available to join. Phone Number: 937-433-4741

Greene Valley Recreation Club

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Summer hours end Aug. 14. Pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 2673 La Cresta Drive, Beavercreek

Other details: This pool is currently not accepting new members, but a waitlist is available. Phone number: 937-867-0338

Wilson Park Pool

Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Noon-7 p.m. Saturday. 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Pool closes for the season Labor Day

Location: 1226 S. Elm St., West Carrollton

Ticket price: $7 for adults, $6 for children and seniors. Residents pay $4.50 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. Season passes are available for this pool as well. Adult passes are $90 for non-residents and $55 for residents. Family passes are $222 for non-residents and $151 for residents.

Other details: This pool offers swim lessons as well. Phone number: 937-859-5334

Dabney pool at Northwest Rec Center

Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday

Location: 1600 Princeton Drive, Dayton

Other details: This space is also available for special events and private parties. Phone number: 937-333-3322

Belmont pool at Lohrey Rec Center

Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday

Location: 2366 Glenarm Ave., Dayton

Other details: This space is also available for special events and private parties. Phone number: 937-333-3131

Paul E. Fitzgerald Pool at Franklin Community Park

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Summer hours end Aug. 19. Pool closes for the summer Labor Day

Location: 306 E. 6th St., Franklin

Ticket price: $15 for adults. $10 for children under 18-years-old and seniors over age 62. Children under age 2 get in free. Residents of Franklin pay a discounted rate of $5 for adults, $4 for students, $3 for seniors. Season passes are available starting at $150 for non-residents and $70 for residents.

Other details: Swimming lessons are available at the pool. There are also pool shelter and after hour pool rentals available. Phone number: 937-746-2944.

Gaunt Park Pool

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Noon-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Location: 500 W. S. College St., Yellow Springs

Ticket price: $10 for adults. $6 for Children under 18-years-old and seniors over 61-years-old. Season passes are available starting at $180 for non-residents and $113 for residents.

Other details: Wi-Fi is available at the pool. Phone number: 937-767-9172

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