Beat the heat this summer and cool off at one of these outdoor water parks in Ohio. Each one offers a variety of different amenities including, water slides, playgrounds, lakes, kiddie pools, and more. There’s nothing better than a summer day spent relaxing by the pool and splashing down water slides?
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Cedar Point Shores Water Park
Cedar Point Shores Waterpark is 18 acres of water fun! The park includes large slides (try out the 6-story plunge) for adults and adventurous kids and also has an area specifically designed for younger kids with small-scale slides and splash pads. There are many chairs and tables where you can sit back and relax poolside.
Cedar Point Shores Water Park
1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Open seasonally May – October
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Clay’s Park Resort – Jellystone Park
Clay’s Park is a HUGE lake filled with things to keep you playing in the water all day long, with giant inflatables, zip lines, a log roll, rings, and even a HUGE (and extremely fast) water slide. Of course, the waterpark is just the tip of the iceberg. They also have camping (RV, tent camping), cabin rentals, miniature golf, a fishing lake, an indoor pool, playgrounds, restaurants, and more. Stay for one of the themed weekends, or enjoy a getaway for an entire week.
Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
Open seasonally May – September
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Baylor Beach Park
The waterpark consists of a two-acre lake with a variety of water features including diving boards, a two-story water slide, a log roll, and some smaller water slides in the shallow end perfect for toddlers and beginner swimmers. The two diving boards are located in the deepest part of the lake (12 feet deep). Next to the diving boards is the popular two-story water slide. In addition to the lake, Baylor Beach also offers a family campground, shelter rentals for group picnics, miniature golf, a concession stand, and more. (Check out their website for discounts if you plan to camp for multiple days.)
Baylor Beach Park
8725 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre, OH 44662
Open seasonally May – September
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Akron Canton Jellystone Park: Clearwater Park
Akron Canton Jellystone Park has one of the largest swimming pools in the area. It’s more than 550,000 gallons of water and includes a 144-foot water slide, diving board (12-foot), toddler area, and a zero-depth entrance around the perimeter. Swimming isn’t the only thing you can do as they also have a miniature golf course, delicious ice cream, and a large campground.
Akron Canton Jellystone Park: Clearwater Park
12712 Hoover Ave., Uniontown, OH 44685
Open seasonally May – September
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Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay, a 22.7-acre water park operated by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is a summer destination designed for all age groups. The park’s attractions include the newly renovated SoundSurfer, the first waterslide in the country to incorporate light and audio effects, and Baboon Lagoon, an imaginative, multi-level play structure with a 1,000-gallon bucket dump. Zoombezi Bay also features 17 state-of-the-art water slides, wave and kiddie pools, action and lazy rivers, private cabanas, and more.
Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065
Open seasonally May – September
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Maca Pool Water Park
The Maca Pool complex comprises a 250,000-gallon water park with a 6-lane lap pool, enclosed flume slide, speed slide, zero-depth entry area, Shamu kiddie slide, large barrel splash zone, and teardrop bucket dumps.
Maca Pool Water Park
183 Maca Dr., Tallmadge, OH 44278
Open seasonally May – August
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Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park
A waterpark, kids’ fun zone, and sports arena all in one. The water park has multiple 6-story-high waterslides, a lazy river tube ride, an inflatable obstacle course, and much more. In addition to the waterpark, there is a miniature golf course, a driving range, a bank shot basketball course, and a basketball arcade. Pay for the day or rent a campsite and stay overnight.
Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park
10661 Kile Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
Open seasonally May – September
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Uhrichsville Water Park
The water park has something for all ages. The two-story water slides are fun for older children, while the zero-depth entry shallow section is great for toddlers. For parents with older children who can go off on their own, you can easily watch the entire pool area from the comfort of the chairs (Note: sit on the side near the deep end to get the best view).
Uhrichsville Water Park
401 E. 12th St., Uhrichsville, OH 44683
Open seasonally May – September
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Twinsburg Water Park
The large pool has a waterslide, water basketball, lap pool, and kids’ area with dumping water buckets and other water features.
Twinsburg Water Park
10260 1/2 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Open seasonally May – September
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Lorain County Metroparks Splash Zone
The main pool features two 24-foot-high waterslides, tumble buckets, 4 lap lanes, water jets, a smaller slide feature with water cannons, and a separate tot pool with a mushroom waterfall. Plus, there are two areas for kids – a tot pool (perfect for the littlest guests) and a water splash area with slides, tumble buckets, spray features, and more.
Lorain County Metroparks Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Open seasonally May – September
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Water Works Family Aquatic Center
Water Works Aquatic Center is located in Cuyahoga Falls and is a great summer destination for all ages. There is so much to enjoy including, water slides, a lazy river, spray fountains, a zero-depth entry pool, and more. Insider Tip: Check out the huge playground located right behind the waterpark.
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Open seasonally May – September
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Troy Aquatic Park
Cool off this summer by visiting the Troy Aquatic Park facility and enjoy two giant water slides, a drop slide, a diving board, a heated baby pool, interactive water play equipment, a zero-depth entrance, and giant shade structures. Sunbathers can enjoy the large grassy areas and the lounge chairs throughout the facility, or if you prefer to avoid the direct sun, there are ten giant Funbrellas. Concessions are also available.
Troy Aquatic Park
460 W. Staunton Rd., Troy, OH 45373
Open seasonally May – August
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The Watering Hole Safari & Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon)
Enjoy multi-story slide towers, Lazy River with dump buckets, a large 5-foot-deep pool, a kiddie pool, and more! Kid’s Tree House activity structure features a 250-gallon dump bucket, four waterslides, ropes, and dump buckets. Swim-up Tiki Bar serves frozen daiquiris and ice-cold beer for purchase. Concession Stand.
The Watering Hole Safari & Waterpark
1530 S. Danbury Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452
Open seasonally May – September
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Galion Splash Park
This is an aquatic playground with interactive water features suitable for children up to age 12, including a tiger water slide and palm tree water feature.
Galion Splash Park
1201 E. Walnut St., Galion, OH 44833
Open seasonally May – September
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Hiawatha Water Park
The Water Park/Pool includes a toddler activity, an Olympic-size swimming pool with eight swimming lanes, one-meter diving boards, a 30-foot body slide, a playground area with many tunnels, platforms, water jets, and a raindrop fountain. Plus, the complex incorporates additional green space, more umbrellas, lounge chairs, and lockers.
Hiawatha Water Park
100 Sychar Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
Open seasonally May – August
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Wapakoneta Waterpark
The Wapakoneta WaterPark is a municipal swimming pool featuring a lap pool with diving boards as well as an activity pool featuring a zero-depth entry. The activity pool has a speed slide as well as a twisting slide.
Concession stand.
Wapakoneta Waterpark
106 Hamilton Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Open seasonally June – August
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Adventure Reef Water Park
This 3-acre outdoor aquatic facility features the highest and fastest slides in Montgomery County. There is also a splash pad, a large water playground, and plenty of deck seating and chairs for water park guests.
Adventure Reef Water Park
2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, OH 45420
Open seasonally May – September
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Groveport Aquatic Center
The center offers affordable fun for the entire family and features free Wi-Fi, two giant water slides, a zero-depth leisure pool, an in-water playground with a kiddie slide, tots sprayground, diving boards, a lazy river with inner tubes, vending machines, and umbrellas.
Groveport Aquatic Center
7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport, OH 43125
Open seasonally May – August
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Land of Illusion Adventure Park
Enjoy a day of Aqua Adventures splashing in the on-water inflatable obstacle course, playing beach games (including sand volleyball), or relaxing on a paddle boat. The Sandy Cove beach is equipped with discreet coconut husk and bamboo-themed umbrellas and cabanas.
Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Rd., Middletown, OH 45042
Open seasonally May – August
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Marietta Aquatic Center
Park features include the zero-depth entry pool, splash playground, lazy river, and two great water slides.
Marietta Aquatic Center
233 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta, OH 45750
Open seasonally May – September
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Heath City Water Park
The complex features a 30-foot speed slide with 65/70-degree drop, a 30-foot-high water slide, two drop slides with a 40-degree drop, a lazy river, a water playground with an interactive play unit, tumble buckets, water cannons, and lemon drops, a spray ground that features spray bars and geysers, and funbrellas for sun protection.
Heath City Water Park
1287 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056
Open seasonally May – September
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Definitely Holiday Sands ( although I’m sure there were more parks with rings 🙂
On FB they have a page dedicated to this park . Brings back all those fun childhood memories …
Back in the 80’s and maybe even in the early 90’s there was a Water Park in North East Ohio that had a rings course across the lake, where you would swing from ring to ring across the entire lake; does anyone know the name of that Park, if it’s still open and if the rings course is still there??
Its willowlake and yes its still open
That was holiday sands and its been closed for years. There is a place with rings called Willow Lake in Champion, Ohio that you could check out though.
Holiday Sands?
clays park has a ring attraction where you swing from ring to trying not to fall into the lake.
There was also Pine Lake in Kent, but that has been closed for a long time now
Wild Water Kingdom is closed