Keep Cool With US

Beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, until the extreme weather subsides, Columbus Recreation and Parks will open cooling centers at five regional community centers to give residents a place to cool off during this week’s extreme heat. The department’s pools and spraygrounds will also be open for extended hours.

Community Centers

Extended Hours
8 a.m.–9 p.m.

Beginning June 24, 2025 

Locations

  • Dodge Community Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215
  • Driving Park Community Center, 1100 Rhoads Ave., 43206
  • Glenwood Community Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave., 43223
  • Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211
  • Marion Franklin Community Center, 2801 Lockbourne Road, 43207

Additional Information

Outdoor Pools

Extended Hours 

1-8 p.m.

Beginning June 24, 2025, until the heat subsides 

Please check the website for real-time status updates

Locations

  • Dodge Pool, 645 Sullivant Ave.
  • Driving Park Pool, 1100 Rhoads Ave.
  • Glenwood Pool, 1888 Fairmont Ave.
  • Lincoln Pool, 570 Woodrow Ave.
  • Marion Franklin Pool, 2699 Lockbourne Rd.
  • Maryland Pool, 1380 Atcheson St.
  • Tuttle Pool, 240 W. Oakland Ave.
  • Windsor Pool, 1300 Windsor Ave.

Explore all of our outdoor pools.

Additional Information

  • Admission is free.
    Beginning June 24, 2025
  • Capacity limits may be enforced, and everyone is asked to follow all rules and staff instructions to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
  • A free Leisure Card is still needed for admission and proper swim attire is required

Spraygrounds and Fountains

Extended Hours

12-8 p.m.*

Beginning June 24, 2025

Locations

  • Blackburn
  • Barnett
  • Linden
  • Scioto Southland

 

Additional Information

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