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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Outdoor Water Parks in Ohio
Cedar Point Shores Water Park
Remolded in 2017, 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. {Find Out More}
Where: 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
When: 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. From giant inflatables, zip lines, a log role, 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, fishing lake, indoor pool, playgrounds, restaurants, and more. Stay for one of the special themed weekends or enjoy a getaway for an entire week. {Find Out More}
Where: 13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
When: Open seasonally May – September
Coney Island Park
Home to the largest recirculating swimming pool in the world, Coney Island has become a unique and nostalgic destination. Enjoy the floating obstacle course, water slides, splash ground, dive pool, and more. Plus, turn a day out into a day to remember with rides that range from kiddie to family thrills, mini-golf, paddle boats, and more! {Find Out More}
Where: 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
When: Open seasonally beginning late May
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 8725 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre, OH 44662
When: Open seasonally May – September
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Akron Canton Jellystone Park: Clear Water Park
Akron Canton Jellystone’s 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-feet depth), 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. {Find Out More}
Where: 12712 Hoover Ave., Uniontown, OH 44685
When: 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. {Find Out More}
Where: 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065
When: Open seasonally May – September
Maca Pool Water Park
The Maca Pool complex consists of a 250,000-gallon water park that includes 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. {Find Out More}
Where: 183 Maca Dr., Tallmadge, OH 44278
When: Open seasonally May – August
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 they have a miniature golf course, driving range, bank shot basketball course, and a basketball arcade. Pay for the day or rent a campsite and stay overnight. {Find Out More}
Where: 10661 Kile Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Open seasonally May – October
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.
The layout of the water park is ideal for a number of reasons. For parents with older children that 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). {Find Out More}
Where: 401 E. 12th St., Uhrichsville, OH 44683
When: 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. {Find Out More}
Twinsburg Water Park
Where: 10260 1/2 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: Open seasonally May – September
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.
There are also two areas for kids. A tots pool, perfect for toddlers, and a water splash area with slides, tumble buckets, spray features, and more. {Find Out More}
Where: 95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
When: Open seasonally May – September
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, zero-depth entry pool, and more. Insider Tip: Check out the huge playground located right behind the waterpark. {Find Out More}
Where: 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Open seasonally May – September
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The Beach at Adventure Landing (Formerly The Beach Waterpark)
This 35-acre water park, located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, OH, features several thrilling slides, a lazy river, kiddie areas (Big Creek Beach and Lil’ Kahunas Waterworks), a family arcade, cabana rentals, and more! Enjoy live palm trees, white ocean sands, and crashing waves! {Find Out More}
Where: 2590 Water Park Dr., Mason, OH 45040
When: Open seasonally
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 460 W. Staunton Rd., Troy, OH 45373
When: Open seasonally May – August
The Watering Hole Safari & Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon)
Enjoy multi-story slide towers, Lazy River with dump buckets, large 5-foot-deep pool, 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. {Find Out More}
Where: 1530 S. Danbury Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452
When: Open seasonally May – September
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 1200 E. Walnut St., Galion, OH 44833
When: Open seasonally May – September
The 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 new complex incorporates additional green space, more umbrellas, lounge chairs, and lockers. {Find Out More}
Where: 100 Sychar Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
When: Open seasonally May – September
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 106 Hamilton Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
When: Open seasonally June – August
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, large water playground, and plenty of deck seating and chairs for water park guests. {Find Out More}
Where: 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, OH 45420
When: Open seasonally May – September
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport, OH 43125
When: Open seasonally May – September
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 relax and enjoy a paddle in Paddle Bay. The Sandy Cove beach is equipped with discreet coconut husk and bamboo-themed umbrellas and cabanas. {Find Out More}
Where: 8762 Thomas Rd., Middletown, OH 45042
When: Open seasonally May – September
Marietta Aquatic Center
Park features include the zero-depth entry pool, splash playground, lazy river, and two great water slides. {Find Out More}
Where: 233 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta, OH 45750
When: Open seasonally May – September
WhoaZone Inflatable Obstacle Course – Two Locations
WhoaZone features an award-winning inflatable obstacle courses. Huge floating inflatables are fun for all ages and such a unique experience.
Kids and adults alike will have a blast on the inflatable obstacle course in the middle of the lake.
Atwood Lake Park {Find Out More}
Where: 9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656
When: Open seasonally May – September
Pleasant Hill Lake Park {Find Out More}
Where: 3431 OH-95, Perrysville, OH 44864
When: Open seasonally May – September
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. {Find Out More}
Where: 1287 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056
When: Open seasonally May – September
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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.
Wild Water Kingdom is closed