There are quite a few amazing indoor water parks in Ohio. They are family-friendly and filled with water slides and rides. Plus have arcades, games and dining options. They are a great escape from winter and there are a lot of waterpark packages you can get for your family.
Image Source: Great Wolf Lodge/Sandusky website
If you’re looking to enjoy indoor water parks in Ohio, you’ve come to the right place. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the best places to splash, slide, surf, and float so you can have a great time playing in the water even when the Ohio winter rolls around.
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Castaway Bay
Castaway Bay is one of the indoor water parks in Ohio, located in Sandusky. It is complete with hotel rooms and a variety of dining options. Castaway Bay is run by Cedar Point and is the perfect place for a family getaway. Kids love the awesome water play structure and thrill seekers appreciate the various water and tube slides and the water roller coaster. Of course, parents also love the large and relaxing hot tub in the park!
Castaway Bay Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Castaway Bay:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: Yes
- Wave Pool: Yes
- Tube Rides: Yes
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: No
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Castaway Bay
When hunger strikes, you’ll want to head to one of the many eateries available for guests of Castaway Bay. These include the High Tide Cafe, grab-and-go items from Rocket’s Market, the Sprinkle Shack (which serves up soft-serve ice cream), and the Surfside Beach Bar located right next to the waterpark attractions. At the end of the day, stop at the onsite Quaker Steak and Lube for a full-service dining experience.
Where to Stay when Visiting Castaway Bay
As mentioned above, Castaway Bay is a part waterpark and part hotel. This means guests can finish playing at the park, grab a bite to eat, and head straight to their rooms without ever stepping foot outside. It’s important to note that only those staying at the Castaway Bay hotel have access to the water park, making booking a room a necessity if you plan to visit this park.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: No
Get more info on Castaway Bay here!
Great Wolf Lodge Mason
Another waterpark resort, Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio, is well worth checking out. This awesome little park has something for everyone, including a children’s play area, a lazy river, a family raft ride, plenty of slides, and some fantastic hot tubs for the adults in your group!
Great Wolf Lodge Mason Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Great Wolf Lodge Mason:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: Yes
- Wave Pool: Yes
- Tube Rides: Yes
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Great Wolf Lodge Mason
Dining options at Great Wolf Lodge Mason are plentiful. The Loose Moose Cottage is a sit-down restaurant that is sure to please. Those looking to dine without leaving the waterpark will appreciate Buckets Incredible Craveables.
Meanwhile, Hungry As A Wolf serves up pizza and pasta, Grizzly Rob’s Bar offers adult beverages, Bear Paw Sweets and Eats satisfies your sweet tooth, the onsite Dunkin’ keeps you caffeinated, and Freshwoods Market offers grab-and-go options. Finally, we must mention Lodge Wood Fired Grill, the ideal spot to enjoy a delicious dinner.
Where to Stay when Visiting Great Wolf Lodge Mason
This is one of the indoor water parks in Ohio that has its own hotel attached. While day passes are available for Great Wolf Lodge Mason, we still highly recommend staying in the onsite hotel rooms in order to get the full experience and have a truly relaxing time.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes
- Cabana Rental: Yes
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Unknown
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on Great Wolf Lodge Mason here!
Kalahari Resort & Conventions
Another in Sandusky, being one of the indoor water parks in Ohio, Kalahari Resort is the largest indoor water park in the country! This water park plays host to a surf simulator, a toddler play area, a water playground for older kids, spas for the adults, a lazy river, and a swim-up bar. Guests also love the underwater VR experience, as well as the arcade, escape room, 7-D theater, and many other attractions in the resort.
Kalahari Resort & Conventions Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Kalahari Resort:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: Yes
- Tube Rides: Yes
- Swim-up Bar: Yes
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Kalahari Resort & Conventions
Getting hungry? Kalahari Resort has got you covered with a number of different dining options.
Head to Sorinto’s for some pasta, grab a burger at B-Lux Grill and Bar or grab a bite at Great Karoo Marketplace or Cafe Mirage. Need a pick-me-up? Java Manjaro serves up great coffee! Finally, those who don’t want to leave the fun of the waterpark will find six eateries right there in the park!
Where to Stay when Visiting Kalahari Resort & Conventions
In addition to being a waterpark, Kalahari Resort is also a hotel and convention center. This means you can stay in the same place you play, and we definitely recommend doing so. There are plenty of room options available, and there’s nothing quite like walking straight to your room after a day of water park fun.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes (for onsite guests only)
- Cabana Rental: Yes
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Kalahari Resort & Conventions here!
Splash Harbor
Located inside of a Comfort Inn hotel in Belleville, Ohio, Splash Harbor is on the smaller side but is still an excellent place to have some fun. This 6,000-square-foot water park features a sprayground play area, a large water slide, water basketball hoops, two hot tubs, and more! There is also a game room onsite, so you will want to be sure to finish your day there.
Splash Harbor Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Splash Harbor:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: No
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Splash Harbor
While this waterpark does offer free breakfast for hotel guests, it does not have an onsite restaurant. However, they do have vending machines available with limited snack and drink options.
Where to Stay when Visiting Splash Harbor
As mentioned above, Splash Harbor is located in a Comfort Inn.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: No
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on Splash Harbor here!
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
The Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky is just as awesome as the park in Mason and is a great spot to enjoy a family getaway. This park has everything you want, from a waterpark and more, including a climbing structure with interactive water features, slides galore, water basketball and obstacle courses, a spot for toddlers, and a hot tub for parents to relax in.
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: Yes
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky does a great job keeping guests well fed with a variety of dining options. For those who don’t want to leave the fun of the park, there is Buckets Incredible Craveables. Pizza can be found at Hungry as a Wolf, desserts can be gotten at Bear Paw Sweets and Eats, and an onsite Dunkin’ keeps you covered in the coffee department. Lastly, Gitchigoomie Grill is there with a buffet of foods for both breakfast and dinner.
Where to Stay when Visiting Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
Like all other Great Wolf Lodge locations, this waterpark is part of a resort hotel. This means you can stay onsite, something you absolutely should do. Not only does this make it super easy to jump into the fun each day, but it also gives you complimentary access to the waterpark!
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes
- Cabana Rental: Yes
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Unknown
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky here!
Groveport Recreation Center Indoor Pool
A city-run indoor water play area, Groveport Recreation Center indoor pool is the perfect spot for a day trip filled with water fun. This swimming spot includes a lazy river, a small slide for young children, a zero-depth entry pool, and a lap pool. The recreation center is also home to a rock climbing wall, a gymnasium, and other spots to get some exercise when the weather isn’t awesome.
Groveport Recreation Center Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Groveport Recreation Center’s indoor pool:
- Dumping Bucket: No
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Groveport Recreation Center
While there are no restaurants inside the Groveport Recreation Center, there are vending machines available in the lobby for those who need a snack. There are also tables set up nearby for enjoying the snacks you purchase.
Where to Stay when Visiting Groveport Recreation Center
Obviously, the Groveport Recreation Center doesn’t provide a place to stay after your day of fun in the water. We recommend heading over to Hampton Inn & Suites Canal Winchester Columbus. This hotel is only a few miles from the water park and is extremely comfortable.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Groveport Recreation Center here!
Vandalia Aquatic Center
Another perfect day trip spot, Vandalia Aquatic Center, offers a surprising number of features that will keep your family busy for quite some time. For instance, you’ll find a large water slide and a small water slide in this center. You’ll also get to enjoy a zero-depth entry pool, interactive water features, a vortex and bubble bench, and lap lanes.
Vandalia Aquatic Center Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Vandalia Aquatic Center:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Vandalia Aquatic Center
No food is available at the aquatic center. You will want to eat before you arrive and plan to have a meal when you leave.
Where to Stay when Visiting Vandalia Aquatic Center
You will definitely need a place to relax after playing at Vandalia Aquatic Center. That’s where Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton North comes into play. This lovely hotel offers clean rooms, comfy beds, and friendly staff, all within minutes of the pool and waterpark.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Vandalia Aquatic Center here!
Westerville Indoor Pool
The town of Westerville offers another fantastic option, being one of the indoor waterparks in Ohio. This one is located in the Westerville Community Center, and though it is a smaller water play spot, it has plenty of fun options to keep the kids and adults in your group happy. Some of the best attractions here include a kid’s water playground with small slides, along with large dueling slides with lights and timers to track your slide speed.
Westerville Indoor Pool Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Westerville Indoor Pool:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Westerville Indoor Pool
Like most other community centers, Westerville Community Center does not have any restaurants. That said, there are vending machines in the building, meaning you can grab a snack to tide you over until you can get to an eatery.
Where to Stay when Visiting Westerville Indoor Pool
Looking for a place to stay during your visit to Westerville? We really like Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. This spot is incredibly well reviewed, and for a good reason. You’re sure to be comfortable in the well-kept rooms, and you’ll be close to a number of great things to do and see.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Westerville Indoor Pool here!
Dublin Community Recreation Center
If you find yourself near the town of Dublin, then the Dublin Community Recreation Center is where you should go for some waterpark fun. This awesome city-run pool and play area offer attractions such as a lazy river, a large enclosed water slide, a hot tub, and a toddler play area.
Dublin Community Recreation Center Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Dublin Community Recreation Center:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Dublin Community Recreation Center
The Dublin Community Recreation Center is one of the only community centers out there to offer an onsite dining option. That’s right, there’s a Subway inside of this center, meaning you won’t even have to leave the building to grab lunch or a snack. This is a huge bonus, considering how hungry most of us get after a good swim!
Where to Stay when Visiting Dublin Community Recreation Center
Wondering where you’re going to rest when your fun is done? We think SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin is a great lodging option. This hotel is close to all the fun at the community center as well as all the other attractions in the area. Best of all, it’s a super clean and comfortable place to stay!
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Dublin Community Recreation Center here!
Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool
Rocky River has a fantastic outdoor water play area, but when the weather is cold, the equally awesome indoor aquatic center is the place to be. This indoor pool and play area feature all kinds of splashing fun, including a large water slide, two small slides, and a lazy river with tubes for floating.
Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool:
- Dumping Bucket: Unknown
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool
As you might expect, there are no restaurants in the Rocky River Recreation Center. There are plenty of places to grab a bite in the area, so you definitely won’t go hungry!
Where to Stay when Visiting Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport is a great place to stay while visiting the Rocky River. You’ll have a comfortable place to sleep and shower, access to amenities like free Wi-Fi, an onsite restaurant and bar, and a fitness center, and you’ll be near all of the awesome attractions found in the area.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on Rocky River Recreation Indoor Pool here!
Mayerson Jewish Community Center Aquatics
At 12,000 square feet, this is one of the great places to play at indoor water parks in Ohio. Mayerson JCC Aquatics in Cincinnati features a zero-depth entry pool, a splash zone for kids, swimming lanes for those who want to exercise, a current channel, a hot tub, and plenty of chairs for folks who just want to sit back and relax.
Mayerson Jewish Community Center Aquatics Park Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Mayerson JCC Aquatics:
- Dumping Bucket: No
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Mayerson Jewish Community Center Aquatics
There is a restaurant available in the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, and the food is highly rated. Therefore, we think grabbing yourself a bite to eat after playing in the pool is a no-brainer!
Where to Stay when Visiting Mayerson Jewish Community Center Aquatics
You’ll need a place to rest up after playing at the waterpark. Staybridge Suites Florence Cincinnati South is the perfect solution. This hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a lovely place to call home while you explore Cincinnati.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: Yes
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Mayerson Jewish Community Center Aquatics here!
Worthington Community Center Pool
Planning to be in Worthington, Ohio? You might want to pay the Worthington Community Center Pool a visit. This is an excellent indoor pool with fun attractions like water slides, a water play structure, a dumping bucket, and more. Of course, the hot tub is much appreciated as well!
Worthington Community Center Pool Features
Here is what you can expect when you visit Worthington Community Center Pool:
- Dumping Bucket: Yes
- Water Coasters: No
- Wave Pool: No
- Tube Rides: No
- Swim-up Bar: No
- Lazy River: Yes
- Children’s Play Area: Yes
Dining Options at Worthington Community Center Pool
The only dining options at Worthington Community Center are the vending machines. That said, these are well stocked and offer a variety of options, so if you’re feeling too hungry to wait, they might just do the trick!
Where to Stay when Visiting Worthington Community Center Pool
Not sure where you should sleep after a long day at the waterpark? Why not book a stay at the wonderful Marriott Columbus Northwest? This hotel is just a few miles from the community center and offers everything you need for a comfortable stay and more.
Additional Information
- Towel Rental: No
- Cabana Rental: No
- Lockers: Yes
- Showers: Yes
- Day Passes Available: Yes
Get more info on the Worthington Community Center Pool here!
There you have it, 12 awesome indoor water parks in Ohio that make a great family vacation. With so many to choose from, you might just have to plan a few trips to Ohio in order to see them all!
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