Cool off with the best pools in Dayton area

Brothers Logan and Ethan Judy enjoyed the Kroger Aquatics Center at The Heights on a warm Tuesday afternoon this summer. (2015) TY GREENLEES / STAFF

Brothers Logan and Ethan Judy enjoyed the Kroger Aquatics Center at The Heights on a warm Tuesday afternoon this summer. (2015) TY GREENLEES / STAFF

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of pool season. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite pools in the Dayton area.

Kroger Aquatic Center at the Heights

The family can enjoy the sun with waterslides, a leisure pool, a sprayground, and a lazy river.

Admission for a day pass:

Adult, Resident- $6 Non-resident- $8

Senior (60 or older) and Youth (3-17), Resident $5 Non-resident- $7

8625 Brandt Pike, Dayton OH 45424

Adventure Reef Water Park

The 3-acre outdoor water facility has the highest and fastest slides in Montgomery County, according to the website. With deck seating, a large water playground, with a splash pad, this could be your summer destination.

Admission for a day pass:

Adult, Resident- $4.50 Non-resident- $8

Youth (3-17), Resident- $4 Non-resident- $9

2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, OH 45420

Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center

A favorite among parents for the open layout allowing children to be in view at all times. The facility has an aquatic climbing wall, pool depth from zero-depth to 12.5 foot in diving area, and sand volleyball courts with lights.

Admission for a day pass:

Adult, Resident- $3.50 Non-resident- $6.50

Senior (55+) and Youth (4-17), Resident- $3 Non-resident- $5.50

400 S Heincke Rd., Miamisburg, Oh 45342

Robert Wilson Pool

This pool is for all ages with a separate fenced wading pool for toddlers to eight 25-meter racing lanes. The pool boasts a raindrop fountain, a water slide, and a large sunbathing area with a concession stand.

Admission for a day pass:

Adult, Resident- $4 Non-resident- $6

Senior (55+) and Youth (4-17), Resident- $3 Non-resident- $5

Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center

The aquatic center has water slides, a spayground for those under the age of 8, and a full sized competition pool. The facility offers swim lessons, a swim team, and a adult swim.

Admission for a day pass:

Adult, $7

Youth (3-17), $6

Senior (65+), $5

225 Parkwood Tipp City, Ohio 45371

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