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Swimming

We usually associate swimming with a summer-time activity, but there are places where you can swim all year round in Mason, Ohio, and Greater Cincinnati. Of course, nothing beats a cool pool on those hot summer days! There are outdoor pools, indoor pools and other opportunities for wet play-time fun (a.k.a spraygrounds). If you need to find swim lessons for your child, the Cincinnati area has plenty of places to choose from.

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Visiting a local waterpark is a another great way to cool off on a hot summer day. We have 3 waterparks in Mason, Ohio alone - wow! 

Swimming Pools

Swimming

Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Various locations

CRC offers swim lessons and places to swim in Cincinnati. There are 24 swimming pools and 9 neighborhood spraygrounds in Cincinnati.  Daily admission fees charged for swimming pools or you can buy annual pool pass.

CRC Swimming Pools:

  • Bond Hill

  • Bush

  • Camp Washington

  • Dempsey

  • Dickman

  • Dunham: Otto Armleder Regional Aquatic Center

  • Evanston

  • Filson

  • Hanna: Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Center

  • Hartwell

  • Hirsch: Otto Armleder Memorial Family Aquatic Center

  • LeBlond

  • Lincoln

  • Madisonville

  • McKie

  • Millvale

  • Mt. Adams

  • Mt. Auburn (Summer)

  • Mt. Auburn (Year Round)

  • Mt. Washington

  • Oakley

  • Pleasant Ridge

  • Ryan

  • Spring Grove Village

  • Winton Hills

Countryside YMCA

1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, Ohio 45036 - (513) 932-1424

The Countryside YMCA has plenty of pools from outdoor pools to indoor pools. There are competition pool, a pool for senior citizens, and a pool for families. The Family Aquatic Center has lots of fun features kids will enjoy. Visit their website for times and cost of membership. They also offer swim lessons, and swim teams. My daughter took lessons at Countryside Y and really progressed in her swimming ability. 

Lifetime Fitness

8310 Wilkens Boulevard, Mason, OH 45040 - (513) 234-0660

You'll need to be a member to enjoy the amenities at Lifetime Fitness. In addition to the outdoor pool, they have a wonderful indoor pool - actually two pools - one is used for lap swimming. They have zero-depth entry, 2 big water slides, a mushroom water feature, and a small slide for the little ones. If you decide to go as a family you and your husband can take turns using their two awesome hot tubs or sauna - perfect on those cold winter days.

Lou Eves Municipal Pool

Corwin M. Nixon Park, 6249 Mason-Montgomery Road - (513) 229-8553

This is a wonderful community pool (located behind the Mason High School).  They have resident and non-resident daily rates so anyone is welcome to come to the pool for a fun day in the sun. If you are a premier member at the Mason Community Center, you will also have free access to the outdoor pool. There is a snack bar on-site, plenty of chairs and green space to put your towel and they also have a sand playground for the kids. A tot pool with zero depth entry, diving boards and a whirly slide are on site..

Mason Community Center

6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio - (513) 229-8555

The MCC has a terrific pool area that my girls love. When they were younger, they took swim lessons there and never want to leave after their lesson. MCC has a large pool with separate lanes for lap swimming. They have some cool, fun water features, a big waterslide and a mini-lazy river area which is fun to float around in. You can pay to use the pool for the day but you can also buy a membership so you can use their facilities all the time.

Mercy Health Plex

Various locations

In addition to their fitness centers and wellness programs, they offer swim lessons and have swimming facilities. Check their website on how to join.

Tri-Health Pavilion

6200 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 - (513) 985-0900

Fitness and wellness facility located off of I-71 at the Pfeiffer Rd. exit. Offering a variety of memberships. They have fitness equipment, classes, swimming facilities, a spa, cafe and more. Offering indoor swimming in their therapy pool during their family swim hours when outdoor pool is closed. Outdoor pool is open seasonally.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Various locations

Visit one of the local YMCA's in Greater Cincinnati for some pool time fun. Many offer indoor and outdoor pool facilities. Check with your local YMCA branch for more infomation.

  • Blue Ash YMCA

  • Campbell County YMCA

  • Carl H. Lindner YMCA

  • Central Parkway YMCA

  • Clermont Family YMCA

  • Clippard Family YMCA

  • Gamble-Nippert YMCA

  • Highland County YMCA

  • M.E. Lyons YMCA

  • Melrose YMCA

  • Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA

  • R.C. Durr YMCA

  • Richard E. Lindner YMCA

  • Y at Duck Creek

  • YMCA Camp Ernst

  • YMCA Play Time

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Swim Clubs

Swim Clubs

Hy-Crest Swim Club

8370 Grinn Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 - (513) 777-9902

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Lakota Hills Swim Club

6565 Seminole Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 - (513) 777-9121

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Miami Hills Swim & Tennis Club

1103 Rainbow Trail, Milford, Ohio 45150 - (513) 248-4298

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Normandy Swim & Tennis Club

9585 Union Cemetery Road., Loveland, Ohio 45140 - (513) 683-0232

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Windwood Swim & Tennis Club

6649 Windwood Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45241 - (513) 777-2552

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Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Swim Lesson

Various locations

Most of the the swimming facilities mentioned above also offer swim lessons but here's an additional listing to help you in your search.

  • Bear Paddle Swim School - Mason

  • Cincinnati Recreation Commission - various locations

  • Cincinnati Sports Club

  • Countryside YMCA - Lebanon 

  • Goldfish Swim School - West Chester

  • Hubbard Family Swim School - located in Kids First Sports Center

  • Lifetime Fitness - Deerfield Twp.

  • Mason Community Center - Mason 

  • Mercy Healthplex Fitness Centers

  • Tri-Health Fitness & Health Pavilion

  • YMCA of Greater Cincinnati - various locations

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Wet Playgrounds/Spraygrounds

Wet Playgrounds

Cincinnati Parks - Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Fountain

Sawyer Point Park at Yeatman's Cove

This is another fab wet spraygournd to visit. My girls had a blast running through the water features that spray water high in the air. FREE but if you park at Sawyer Point, they do charge for parking.

Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Various locations

The CRC has spraygrounds in a few locations in Cincinnati. Vist the CRC website for more information. All are FREE except for McKie, Pleasant Ridge & Oakley (need a pool membership to visit). 
 

  • Caldwell

  • College Hill

  • Dyer McKie

  • North Fairmount

  • Oyler

  • Pleasant Ridge

  • South Fairmount

Great Parks of Hamilton County

Various locations

Purchase a parking pass and you'll be able to visit any of these amazing parks. It's only $10 for a year pass and $3 for a one day pass (hint, get the yearly pass - well worth it). Admission is only $3.50/child, $8/3 kids ages 2-12 or you can purchase a season pass for $24.
 

  • Parky's Arc - Winton Woods

  • Parky's Pirate Cove - Miami Whitewater Forest

  • Parky's Wetland Adventure - Woodland Mound

  • Sharon Woods - Harbor (no admission fee)

Pine Hill Lakes Park

211 Kings Mills Rd., Mason, Ohio

Pine Hill Lakes Park has a water feature that sprays water and helps cool you off on a hot summer day. It's located right next to their fun playground so pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day - FREE. 

Smale Riverfront Park

Sawyer Point Park at Yeatman's Cove

Located on the riverfront, this park has some of the best views of along the river. It has 3 water features and you'll find plenty of kids enjoying this great park. Plus they have lots of family friendly events going on during the summer.  Note: If you visit make sure you take a ride on Carol Anne's Carousel (do this before getting wet since you can't ride if you are wet). While there, be sure to check out the playground, playscape and swings along the Ohio River. This is a must see spot for out of town visitors to enjoy. 

Washington Park

1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Washington Park is an urban oasis park. The "7,000 square foot interactive water park" has plenty of water to cool you off. Plus the water features can be set to music so you can enjoy watching the water dance to the music. At night, the water is illuminated. There is also a playground, dog park and plenty of summer fun planned (Movie in the park anyone?). FREE!

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