SUMMER POOL GUIDE: Where to cool off as it heats up in Dayton

Whiffs of coconut and chlorine are in the air. You know what that means — it’s summer!

Many pools, private swim clubs and aquatic centers are open for the summer season and ready to combat the high temperatures ahead.

If your community pool is open for the 2023 season, send details to Zoe.Hill@coxinc.com.

Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights

The Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Season pass holders and Huber Heights residents can get in an hour earlier on those four days. The center is open noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday to season pass holders and Huber Heights residents only.

Once Huber Heights City Schools go back to school in mid-August, the center will switch to weekends only until Labor Day.

The Kroger Aquatic Center boasts a number of favorite summertime activities such as a lazy river and water jungle gym.

Pricing for day passes are as follows:

- Seniors (60 or older): $7 for Huber Heights resident, $10 for non-resident

- Adult (18-59): $10 for Huber Heights resident, $12 for non-resident

- Youth (3-17): $7 for Huber Heights resident, $10 for non-resident

- Children 2 and under are free

For more information about the pool’s reopening and pricing for season passes, visit www.hhoh.org/271/Kroger-Aquatic-Center.

The Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights is located at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights.

Troy Aquatic Park

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Credit: Contributed photo

The Troy Aquatic Park, featuring two giant water slides, a drop slide and diving board, offers open swim from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 11:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Pass holders will be able to swim 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Family swim is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. All youth 17 and younger must be accompanied by their parent to stay in the facility during that time.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Ages 60+: $6

- Ages 6–59: $7

- Ages 3–5: $5

- Children 2 and under are free

For more information about the Troy Aquatic Park, head to their www.facebook.com/troyaquaticpark/ or www.troypool.com/.

The Troy Aquatic Park is located at 460 W. Staunton Dr., Troy.

Gardner Memorial Pool

Gardner Memorial Pool in Oakwood will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily. End of season hours will begin Monday, Aug. 14 to Monday, Sept. 4. At that time, the pool will be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

You must be a member to have access to the pool and only Oakwood residents can be members of the Gardner Memorial Pool. Individual guest passes will be sold at the pool for $7 with a member present.

For more information about memberships, visit https://oakwoodohio.gov/gardner-pool/.

Gardner Memorial Pool is located at 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood.

Black Oak Swim Club

Credit: Swim at Black Oak

Credit: Swim at Black Oak

Black Oak Swim Club, a private swim club in Centerville, will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Adult-only swim takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays.

The concession stand will be open from 12:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

When Centerville City Schools are in session, the pool will be open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The adult-only swim will continue to take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays.

According to the swim club’s website, there is currently a wait list for the 2023 season. If you wish to be added, please contact boscmembership5@gmail.com. To learn more about memberships, visit the club’s Facebook page or website.

The Black Oak Swim Club is located at 1570 Ambridge Rd., Centerville.

Germantown Aquatic Center

The Germantown Aquatic Center will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- $8 for resident, $10 for non-resident

- Ages 3–4: $3

- Children 2 and under are free

- Senior citizens: free for resident, $4 for non-resident

There is reduced admission after 5 p.m. for $4 per person.

For more information about the Germantown Aquatic Center, visit their Facebook page.

The Germantown Aquatic Center is located at 75 N Walnut St., Germantown.

New Carlisle Pool

New Carlisle’s city owned and operated public pool will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m. This schedule will run through Monday, July 31.

The pool will be open from noon to 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 20.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Senior (65 and up ): $5

- Adult (18 and up ): $7

- Student (5-17): $6

- Spectator (non-swimmer): $4

- Children 4 and under are free

There is reduced admission after 6 p.m. for $4 per person.

For more information about the New Carlisle Pool, visit https://newcarlisle.net/citylocations/new-carlisle-pool/ or https://www.facebook.com/newcarlislepool.

The New Carlisle Pool is located at 301 E Lake Ave., New Carlisle.

Melody Pool Swim Club

The Melody Pool Swim Club, a family-owned member-only swim club, will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Membership fees excluding tax included are:

- Individual: $245

- Family of 2: $375

- Family of 3: $425

- Family of 4: $465

For more information about the Melody Pool Swim Club, visit www.facebook.com/melodypoolswimclub/ or https://www.melodypool.com/.

The Melody Pool Swim Club is located at 7331 Pleasant Plain Rd., Clayton.

Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center

The Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center will open for the season on Saturday, June 3 from noon to 7 p.m. daily until Thursday, Aug. 24.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Senior: $6

- Adult: $8

- Youth: $7

-Children 2 and under are free

Season passes are available for residents and non-residents.

For more information about the Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center visit Tipp City’s website.

The Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center is located at 225 Parkwood Dr., Tipp City.

Adventure Reef Water Park

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Credit: Jan Underwood

Adventure Reef Water Park, a 3-acre outdoor aquatic facility, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. for passholders and Kettering residents daily, and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for non-residents Monday through Saturday. Only passholders and residents will be admitted Sunday.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adult: $6 resident, $12 non-resident

- Youth: $5 resident, $10 non-resident

- Children 2 and under: $1 resident, $2 non-resident

Season passes are available for residents and non-residents.

For more information regarding Adventure Reef Water Park’s 2023 season, visit www.playkettering.org/adventure-reef-water-park.

Adventure Reef Water Park is located at 2900 Glengarry Dr., in Kettering.

Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center

The Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, Aug. 13. The center will be open exclusively to passholders and residents on Sunday. Passholders can also enjoy early entry to the center from 11:30 a.m. to noon daily. Starting Monday, Aug. 14 through Monday, Sept. 4, the center will only be open on Saturday and Sunday.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Senior (55 and older): $5 resident, $8 non-resident

- Adult (18-54): $6 resident, $9 non-resident

- Youth (4-17): $5 resident, $8 non-resident

- Children 3 and under are free

Admission after 5 p.m. is $1 off regular admission price.

For more information, visit https://www.playmiamisburg.com/parks_facilities/stac/ or www.facebook.com/SycamoreTrailsAquaticCenter/.

The Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center is located at 400 South Heincke Rd., Miamisburg.

Splash Zone Aquatic Center

The Splash Zone Aquatic Center in Springfield will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 13. There will be limited hours and features from Monday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 27.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Ages 18 and over: $8

- Youth ages 4 to 17: $6 (must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age)

- Children 3 and under are free

Splash Zone features several water slides including the water vortex, a lazy river, sprayground and much more.

For more information about Splash Zone visit the https://ntprd.org/splash-zone or www.facebook.com/ntSplashZone/.

Splash Zone Aquatic Center is located at 300 Eagle City Rd., Springfield.

Fair Valley Swim & Tennis

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Credit: Submitted Photo

Fair Valley Swim & Tennis in Dayton will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily through Monday, Sept. 4.

The pool is private and the membership costs excluding tax are as follows:

- Family: $475

- Couple: $375

- Individual: $275

- Guest Fee: $5 with member only

The pool offers a concession stand and allows outside drinks (no glass) and food (including DoorDash). They also have a gas grill for members to use.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/fairvalley or https://www.fairvalley.club/.

Fair Valley Swim & Tennis is located at 5975 Brantford Rd., Dayton.

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club

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Credit: Submitted Photo

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club, a private swim club, will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Pool hours will change when Beavercreek City Schools are in session.

The pool offers a concession stand, gaga ball pit and basketball hoop.

Full membership rates excluding tax are as follows:

-Individual or Duo: $400

-Family: $475

Full memberships also have a one-time $300 installation fee for new members and a $125 winter maintenance fee collected yearly in November for off-season upkeep of the facility. Other membership packages including a trial membership are available on a limited basis.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cardinalhillrec or https://www.cardinalhillrec.org/.

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club is located at 1990 Wilene Dr., Beavercreek.

Woodhaven Swim & Tennis Club

Woodhaven Swim & Tennis Club, a private swim club, is open weekdays from noon to 9 p.m. On weekends and holidays, the pool is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Beginning Aug. 21 and running through Sept. 4, the pool will be open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The concession stand will be open daily from noon to 8:30 p.m.

The club also offers swim and tennis lessons, a play area for children, tennis and basketball courts and a sand volley ball area.

Membership rates for new members excluding tax are as follows:

-Family (two adults and all children under 25): $550

-Single member plus one (two adults or one adult and one child under 25): $440

- Single adult member: $355

All new memberships have an additional one-time initiation fee of $400. Membership process for renewing members are the same, excluding the initiation fee. The club offers a 20 percent off military discount for active duty and reservist members.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063580960490 or https://www.teamunify.com/team/recsmwstoh/page/home.

Woodhaven Swim & Tennis Club is located at 7620 Yankee St., Dayton.

Greene Valley Recreation Club

Greene Valley Recreation Club, a private, member-owned swim club, is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. The pool holds an adult swim from 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays. Beginning Aug. 16, back-to-school hours will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. The club closes for the season at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4.

The club features a 25-meter heated swimming pool, a gaga pit, sand volleyball, a playground and a basketball court.

Memberships to Greene Valley Recreation Club are currently on a waitlist.

For more information, visit https://www.gvrcpool.org/.

Greene Valley Recreation Club is located at 2673 La Cresta Drive, Beavercreek.

Wilson Park Pool

The community pool at Wilson Park will reopen for the season Saturday, June 3, and it will close Labor Day weekend. Pool hours are Sunday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. Season passholders can enjoy early admission on Saturdays at 11 a.m. For holidays, the pool is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adult residents: $4.60

- Adult non-residents: $5.80

- Youth residents ages 4 to 17: $4

- Youth non-residents ages 4 to 17: $5.80

- Senior residents: $4

- Senior non-residents: $5.80

- Children 3 and under are free

For more information, visit https://www.westcarrollton.org/wilson-park-pool/.

Wilson Park Pool is located at 1226 S Elm St., West Carrollton.

Dabney pool at Northwest Rec Center

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Credit: Lisa Powell

The indoor pool at the Northwest Rec Center will start its summer hours on Monday, June 5. The pool will be open Mondays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adults and youth: $3 drop-in fee

- Seniors: $2 drop-in fee

Monthly passes are also available for $10 a month for all ages.

For more information, visit https://www.daytonohio.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Northwest-Recreation-Center-10.

Dabney pool at Northwest Rec Center is located at 1600 Princeton Drive, Dayton.

Belmont pool at Lohrey Rec Center

The indoor pool at the Lohrey Rec Center will start its summer hours on Monday, June 5. The pool will be open Mondays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adults and youth: $3 drop-in fee

- Seniors: $2 drop-in fee

Monthly passes are also available for $10 a month for all ages.

For more information, visit https://www.daytonohio.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lohrey-Recreation-Center-9.

Belmont pool at Lohrey Rec Center is located at 2366 Glenarm Ave., Dayton

Paul E. Fitzgerald Pool at Franklin Community Park

The community pool at Franklin Community Park will be open Monday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The week of Aug. 7 through Aug. 13, the pool hours will be weekdays from noon to 4 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For the weeks of Aug. 14 through Sept. 4, the pool will only be open on the weekends from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adult residents: $5

- Adult non-residents: $10

- Youth residents ages 3 to 17: $4

- Youth non-residents ages 3 to 17: $10

- Senior residents age 62 and over: $3

- Senior non-residents age 62 and over: $10

- Children 2 and under are free

For more information, visit https://www.franklinohio.org/community/pool.

Paul E. Fitzgerald Pool at Franklin Community Park is located at 306 E Sixth St., Franklin.

Gaunt Park Pool

The Gaunt Park Pool will be open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Adult swim hours will be available on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. On the weekends, adult swim will be noon to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Daily admission rates are as follows:

- Adult: $10

- Youth ages 4 to 17: $6

- Senior age 62 and over: $6

- Children 3 and under are free

For more information, visit https://www.yso.com/department/division.php?structureid=38.

Gaunt Park Pool is located at 500 W South College St., Yellow Springs.