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Though it’s been in the 90s for a couple of weeks now, summer officially starts today.
Did you know pool memberships are free this season to Marion County residents? All you have to do is show proof of residency.
To make the hot days a little more bearable, we’ve compiled a list of water spots to beat the heat:
Free public pools
- Broad Ripple Park | 1550 Broad Ripple Ave.
- Frederick Douglass Park | 1616 E. 25th St.
- Garfield Park | 2345 Pagoda Dr.
- Perry Park | 451 E. Stop 11 Rd.
- Riverside Park | 2420 E. Riverside Dr.
- Thatcher Park | 4649 W. Vermont St.
- Willard Park | 1901 E. Washington St.
All pools will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + 3 p.m.-6 p.m. with the exception of Thatcher Park’s pool, which is closed on Sundays.
There are 10 other public pools that are not yet available for public use. Indy Island Aquatic Center at 8575 E. Raymond St. + Bethel Park’s pool at 2850 Bethel Ave. are currently closed for maintenance but should reopen soon. Ellenberger Park’s pool at 5301 E. St. Clair St. is experiencing mechanical issues, but should reopen before the swim season is over. As always, we’ll keep you posted.
Due to a staffing shortage, additional pools aren’t quite ready to open. If you or someone you know is interested in working at a pool this summer, applications can be found on the city’s website.
Splash pads
If you’re looking for something a bit more shallow, a splash pad might be for you. These are typically made of concrete and have motion-detection to release streams of water + mist.
You can find them all around the city, including places like Holliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Dr.) + Bertha Ross Park (3700 N. Clifton Ave.), where you can cool off after a long hike or get a view of the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. See the full list of splash pads.
Surrounding area pools
If you’re looking for something a little outside the 465 loop, deep-end on.
- Forest Park Aquatic Center | 1077 Cicero Rd., Noblesville | $4+ admission
- The Waterpark | 1195 Central Park Dr. W., Carmel | $12+ admission
- Freedom Springs Aquatic Park | 850 W. Stop 18 Rd., Greenwood | $6+ admission
- Splash Island | 651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield | $6+ admission
Get the details on more central Indiana pools.
