Splash Into Summer
Summer is in full swing here in Cincy and boy is it HOT! Luckily the tri-state has plenty of spots to cool down. So grab those swim suits and get ready to splash into summer, we have rounded up some fabulous locations to chill with the fam—literally A-Z!
FREE! No Cost Spots to Cool Off!
Anderson Parks
+ Beech Acres Park Playground Water Play | 6910 Salem Road, Cincinnati, OH
+ Julifs Park Water Play Area | 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH
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Batavia Township Community Center and Park
+ 1535 Clough Pike, Batavia, OH
+ NEW in 2025 Splash Pad
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City Center Park
+ 520 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY
+ FREE spray ground
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City of Cincinnati Pools and Spraygrounds
FREE daily admission for youth (0-17) at the following five locations during the Summer of 2025:
+Bond Hill +Filson +Hanna +Hirsch +Millvale
+9 FREE spraygrounds located at:
+Caldwell +College Hill +Dyer +North Fairmount +McKie +Oakley +Oyler +Pleasant Ridge +South Fairmount
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Gorman Park
+ Sharonville Community Center | 12153 Centerdale Drive, Sharonville, OH
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Great Parks *
+ Sharon Woods Harbor | 4631 E Kemper Road, Sharonville, OH
+ FREE admission, through a *valid Great Parks vehicle permit is required for park entry
Perfect for littles who love sprinklers—this quaint wet playground is right next to a man-made creek that kids can explore!;
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Harbin Park
+ 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, OH
+ This brand new playground AND splash pad opened this summer.
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Smale Riverfront Park
+ 100 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH
+ Multiple water play features plus giant swings, interactive foot pain and so much more.
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Washington Park
+ 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
Waterfall stairs great for young ones who are working on cruising! Lit water geysers synchronized spraying.
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Water Corridor
+ Summit Park | 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Milford, OH
+ Natural surroundings create a fun water feature to explore.
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West Chester Splash Park
+ Beckett Park | 8545 Beckett Road, West, Chester, OH
+ Largest FREE splash pad in Ohio!
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Awesome Aqua Adventures (which Require Admission $)
City of Cincinnati Pools and Spraygrounds
+ 19 swimming pools
Daily admission for youth (0-17), $2 // annual membership for youth (0-17) $30;
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Florence Family Aquatic Center
+ 8200 Ewing Boulevard, Florence, KY
+ So much fun in one center, including: lazy river, zero depth pool, two spare grounds, slides and more.
Free for ages 0-2, $10 child (3-15), $12 adult (16+) // $6 after 4 p.m.
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Great Parks Wet Playgrounds
+ Parky’s Ark @ Winton Woods | 801 Lakeview Drive, Cincinnati, OH
+ Parky’s Westland Adventure @ Woodland Mound | 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati, OH
Adorable woodland themed splash parks with slides and sprayers galore
$6.75 per child + motor vehicle permit required upon park entry ($5-8 daily/ $10-16 annual) |
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Land of Illusion
+ Aqua Adventures | 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH
+ Toddler splash zone with slides and water buckets, Paddle Bay, Wit Adventure and SO much more at this beachside attraction.
$ Visit Monday-Thursday and buy tickets online to SAVE! Rates range from $19.99+fees for kids up to $39.99+ fees for Adults
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Soak City
+ @ Kings Island | 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH
+ Admission includes all of Kings Island and Soak City’s attractions and rides! Love all of the thrill and chills? Buy passes for a full season of fun (Halloween Haunt, Tricks and Treat and WinterFest included!)
$45 and up daily tickets + $35 single day parking pass |
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Mason Municipal Aquatic Center
+ 6249 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH
+ Splash pad, water slides, Wibits and more, OH MY!
+ 203,000 gallon heated leisure pool!
Free for ages 3 and under. $16 per person guest pass. Discounted Mason Resident and Non-Resident season passes available.
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Veterans Memorial Park
+ 26 Caroline Drive, Newport, KY
+ 25-meter swimming pool and diving well
+ Summer member passes available and pool parties available
Free for 4 years and under, Seniors (65 and older with ID) and Military with an ID, $3 children 5-11 years old, $5 ages 12 to Adult; click here for more details
Ziegler Park
+ Ziegler Pool | 1322 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH
+ Zero-depth entry shallow area, central section and a deep end with a diving board and climbing wall
+ No reservations needed Monday-Thursday// Open Swim 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
+ Reservations required for non-pass holders during weekend open swim sessions
$4 day passes
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Beat the Heat, Baby! Safety Tips for Splash-tastic Summer Fun!
Baby’s first summer is sure to be an adventure! Make sure you are keeping baby (and the whole family) happy, AND healthy with these fun-in-the-sun tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org):
- Babies have extra sensitive skin, infants 6 months and under should preferably avoid sunscreen. Instead, seek shade and opt for lightweight pants and shirts, with a wide brimmed UV protectant hat.
- Purchase UPF protective swimwear to ensure your little one’s skin is covered while swimming. Hats and sunglasses are cool, safe fashion statements.
- Use a high SPF sunscreen, and make sure to reapply every two hours.
- Avoid the sun and heat during peak hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hydrate!
If mom is nursing, be sure to drink extra water while spending time in the heat. Baby will also need to refuel more, so offer an additional feeding session or bottle if you’re spending a day outside. Water or other drinks are not recommended for infants 6 months and younger, breast milk and formula are the best option unless your pediatrician says otherwise. For everyone 6 months and older — water is the way to go. Drink up and stay hydrated! For reluctant water-drinkers, consider a refillable character water bottle, like those from Path Water. There are cute bottles with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob and friends, Nerf, Paw Patrol and other cool designs for the grown ups. Check them out by clicking here.