Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

05/30/2026

Keep cool during the outdoor pools Summer A sessions! 🥵☀️💦

Your local outdoor pools are hosting programs the whole family can enjoy:
🌊 Learn-to-Swim Lessons for pre-k to adults
🌊 50+ Water aerobics
🌊 Competitive Swimming and Diving

In-person registration begins May 31 at 11:15 a.m. Explore all the class offerings here: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/

05/29/2026

Enter a summer state of mind! 🧘🏻‍♀️☀️🌊

Make a splash this weekend on May 30-31 at Dodge, Glenwood, Lincoln and Tuttle pools! The outdoor pool season will officially open starting June 6.

Before your big splash, here is what you need to know:
💦Leisure Cards are required. Get yours for free at any community center.
💦Admission is $3. Pay at your local pool using a credit card, debit card or tap-to-pay. Preload admissions onto your Leisure Card at any community center.
💦Check before you go. Stay up to date with pool closures due to weather, maintenance or capacity limits on our website.

Learn more about the 2026 outdoor pool season: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/

05/28/2026

Spring Swing kicks off this weekend! 🎾🥎

Tennis enthusiasts ages 8 and up can develop their skills and serve up some fun! Sign up for both sessions or just one. Use code 4526 to register at NO COST! Save the date:

📍 Whetstone Park Tennis Courts
📆 May 30

Learn more and get registered today: https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/spring-swing/

05/26/2026

Are you a future leader looking for mentorship? 🤔💡✨

The City Leaders Academy is a program for scholars entering grades 6-10 seeking guidance from City and community leaders. Students will engage in an immersive program designed to empower youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to create meaningful change in their communities.

Apply to join the City Leaders Academy today: https://columbusrecparks.com/city-leaders-academy/

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy our freedom. Our facilities and offices will be closed in observance of this holiday.

05/23/2026

🚨 Due to cold water temperatures, pools will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. Check our website, ColumbusRecParks.com/Pools, for status updates for Monday, May 25.

🌧️ Rain, rain, go away! 🌧️

Due to the cool temperatures, outdoor pools will not be open on Saturday, May 23. Check our website for status updates during the outdoor pool season: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/

05/22/2026

🌧️ Rain, rain, go away! 🌧️

Due to the cool temperatures, outdoor pools will not be open on Saturday, May 23. Check our website for status updates during the outdoor pool season: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/

05/21/2026

Game, set, match! 🎾🤾

Spring Swing brings together tennis enthusiasts ages 8 and up! Develop your skills and serve up some fun during both sessions or just one. Use code 4526 to register at NO COST! Mark your calendars:

📍 Whetstone Park Tennis Courts
📆 May 30

Learn more and get registered today: https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/athletics/tennis/springswing/

05/20/2026

Summer, Summer, Summertime! 🌊☀️🫧

The outdoor pool season is around the corner! For Memorial Day weekend Dodge, Glenwood, Lincoln and Tuttle pools will be open on May 23-24. Pools will reopen May 30-31, before all outdoor pools officially open starting June 6.

Before your big splash, here is what you need to know:
💦Leisure Cards are required. Get yours for free at any community center.
💦Admission is $3. Pay at your local pool using a credit card, debit card or tap-to-pay. Preload admissions onto your Leisure Card at any community center.
💦Check before you go. Stay up to date with pool closures due to weather, maintenance or capacity limits on our website.

Learn more about the 2026 outdoor pool season: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/

05/20/2026

The City Leaders Academy applications are open! 📚📖🎒

Students will engage in an immersive program designed to empower youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to create meaningful change in their communities. All applications should include:

✏️ Complete application
✏️ Copy of the previous academic year's report card
✏️ Letter from a teacher, administrator or community leader

Apply here before July 1: https://columbusrecparks.com/youth-success/city-leaders-academy/