Athens City Pool Splash Pad
Athens, OH
Best for
Best for mixed ages, from toddlers in the splash and tot areas to bigger kids using slides and deeper-water features.
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Visit style
Can work as either a short free morning splash stop or a longer paid summer pool day.
Birthday parties
Available
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
One of the strongest family water-play options in the region because the free splash-pad hours reduce cost friction while the full pool complex keeps older siblings happy.
Best Fit
- Families with toddlers or preschoolers who want a gentler free splash option in the morning.
- Mixed-age siblings who want both splash play and bigger pool features in one visit.
- Birthday parties or group outings that need a rentable room and structured facilities.
- Families looking for a completely free all-day splash pad.
- Parents who prefer an open park-style spray ground without pool rules or admission setup during the day.
- Visitors wanting fully separate splash-pad-only operation year-round.
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Water features
Family amenities
Cost
Shade level
Bathroom access
Fencing
Surface type
Accessibility and comfort
Visit options
Season model
Toddler-friendly
Verified only
Operator type
Hours vary with season or weather
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Friday
12:00 19:00Monday
12:00 19:00Sunday
12:00 18:00Tuesday
12:00 19:00Saturday
12:00 19:00Thursday
12:00 19:00Wednesday
12:00 19:00Pricing Snapshot
Notes
Punch cards do not expire and may be shared.10 Visit
$5520 Visit
$90Youth 4 To 17
$7Adult 18 To 59
$9Adult Lap Swim
$6Senior 60 Plus
$7Children 3 And Under
FreeAthens City Pool includes a dedicated splash pad as part of a larger outdoor aquatic complex with a zero-depth leisure pool, tot pool, lap pool, diving well, and two tall slides. Families can use the splash pad for free Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00, which makes it one of the easier budget-friendly water play stops in the region for younger kids. The pool also adds practical family amenities including family restrooms, lockers, concessions, and a rentable party room. It works especially well for mixed-age groups who want both gentle splash play and bigger pool attractions in one stop.
Splash Pad Atlas Notes
Birthday Party Snapshot
Party Room Open Swim
$40/hr for qualifying membership holders; $60/hr for non-membersLeisure Pool And Slides After Hours
2-hour rental: $200 for qualifying membership holders; $225 for non-membersParty Room And Splash Pad After Hours
2-hour rental: $150 for qualifying membership holders; $170 for non-membersWhole Facility And Party Room After Hours
2-hour rental: $350 for qualifying membership holders; $375 for non-membersAccessibility & Comfort
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Best for
Best for mixed ages, from toddlers in the splash and tot areas to bigger kids using slides and deeper-water features.
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Visit style
Can work as either a short free morning splash stop or a longer paid summer pool day.
Birthday parties
Available
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official City of Athens aquatic center and rentals pages.
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