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26 public pools · checked Oct 8, 2026

As of Oct 8, 2026

Of the 26 pools, 2 with checked hours, 6 that don't publish hours, 18 closed for the season.

Hours checked · 2

Hours checked with each pool's official website.

Central Parkway YMCA

Hours checked with the pool

Indoor · YMCA · Over-The-Rhine

  • Lap swim
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Hours this week

Mon5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tue6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Swim schedule

Mon, Wed, Fri
Lap Swim · 05:30-20:00 · Members
Tue, Thu
Lap Swim · 06:00-20:00 · Members
Sat
Lap Swim · 07:00-16:00 · Members
Sun
Lap Swim · 10:00-16:00 · Members

The pool

Features
Indoor pool, Lap swim, Sauna, Steam room

Good to know

  • Pool hours are the page's 'Lap Swim Hours'; no separate open-swim hours are given.
  • Building hours (not pool hours): Mon-Thu 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Reservations for classes, lap lanes and open swim slots open 48 hours before the desired time.
  • Holiday hours are on a separate page not included in the saved text.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on myy.org.

1105 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · 513-362-9622 · Official website · ★ 4.5 (320 Google reviews)

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Mt Auburn Pool (CRC)

Open year-round; CRC's only year-round indoor pool.

Indoor · City / County · Mount Auburn

  • From $2
  • Lap swim
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Hours this week

Mon9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tue9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thu9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Prices

Youth daily fee
$2
Adult daily fee
$6
60+ daily fee
$4
Individual membership
$30–$45
Family membership
$120

Swim schedule

Mon–Fri
Open/lap swim · 9–11 a.m. start to 12:15 p.m.
Sat
Open/lap swim · 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mon–Wed
Open swim · 7–9 p.m.
Thu–Fri
Open/family swim · 4–7 p.m.

The pool

Warm-water pool
Warm-water pool
Rectangular standard pool
Rectangular standard pool
Programs
Swim lessons, Water exercise classes, Adapted aquatics, Pre-lifeguard classes
Features
Accessibility chair

Good to know

  • Hours shown are the Spring 2025 schedule; the page does not state a current 2026 schedule.
  • Closed holidays.
  • Water exercise classes $5 each / $40 for 10 / $72 for 20; group swim lessons $40 + membership (2025 schedule).
  • CRC Aquatics office: 513-357-7665; email recreation.aquatics@cincinnati-oh.gov.
  • Not to be confused with Filson Pool (Mt. Auburn), an outdoor CRC pool at 461 Ringgold St.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on cincinnati-oh.gov, cincinnati-oh.gov, cincinnati-oh.gov.

2034 Young St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 · 513-381-6780 · Official website · ★ 4.6 (7 Google reviews)

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Call before you go · 6

These pools are open to the public but don't publish hours online.

Campbell County YMCA

Hours listed, season not confirmed · call before you go

Indoor & outdoor · YMCA

  • Lap swim
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Hours

The pool lists these hours, but doesn't say which season they are for. Call before you go.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Mon12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tue12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Sun12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Swim schedule

Wed Oct 7 listing
Lap Swimming - Short Course (Indoor Pool) · 06:00-06:50, 07:00-07:50, 08:00-08:50, 09:00-09:50, 17:00-17:50, 19:00-19:50, 20:00-20:50 · Reservation required
Wed Oct 7 listing
Water Fitness: Shallow (Indoor Pool) · 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30 · Reservation required
Wed Oct 7 listing
Family Splash, open swim (Indoor Pool) · 17:00-19:00 · Families

The pool

Programs
Swim lessons, Water fitness classes, Family Splash open swim, Swim team, Lifeguard certification
Features
Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Lap swim, Sauna

Pool rules

  • Weather alert: when the alert is red, lightning is nearby so all outdoor activities and swimming are suspended for 30 minutes
  • Class and lap lane reservations open 48 hours before the desired time (MyY App or member account)

Good to know

  • facility_hours are the 'Outdoor Pool' hours from the location page (Mon-Fri 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat/Sun 12 p.m.-5:45 p.m.). The page gives no season for them and it is October, so check before relying on them; the Oct 7 schedule lists only Indoor Pool sessions.
  • Indoor pool times are known only for Wednesday, October 7 (the schedule page shows that single day); whether they repeat weekly is not stated.
  • Building hours (not pool hours): Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.
  • This is a YMCA: pools are described as available to members ('Members at the YMCA can dive into our outdoor and indoor swimming pools'); no day-use price is published.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on myy.org, myy.org, myy.org.

1437 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 · 859-781-1814 · Official website · ★ 4.8 (217 Google reviews)

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Keating Natatorium

Hours not published by the pool · Google Maps lists hours · call before you go

Indoor · Aquatic center

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Hours

This pool doesn't publish public hours online. Check the website or call before you go.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Mon9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tue9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Good to know

  • Saved page is the Cincinnati Marlins swim club website; it only says the club has trained at Keating Natatorium since 1969 and runs a Copper program there (3 times per week). No public swim hours, prices, season status or pool facts are stated.

Checked Oct 7, 2026.

616 W North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224 · 513-761-3320 · Official website · ★ 4.1 (64 Google reviews)

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Gamble-Nippert YMCA

Hours listed, season not confirmed · call before you go

YMCA · Westwood

  • Lap swim
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Hours

The pool lists these hours, but doesn't say which season they are for. Call before you go.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Wed6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Swim schedule

Wed (Oct 7 schedule, hourly slots)
Lap Swimming - Short Course (Indoor Pool) · 06:00-19:00 · Members; reservation can be required
Wed (Oct 7 schedule)
Water Fitness: Shallow/Deep (Indoor Pool) · 09:00-09:45 · Members

The pool

Programs
Swim lessons, Water fitness, Family Splash (set family swim time), Open swim
Features
Indoor pool, Lap swim, Sauna, Steam room

Good to know

  • Pool hours for Wednesday come only from the dated pool schedule for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (lap swim slots 6am-7pm, back to back); the saved text shows no other days, so other days are not filled in.
  • Building hours (not pool hours): Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m.
  • Pages describe swimming as for YMCA members; reservations open 48 hours before class time and can be required for lap swim and open swim slots.
  • Page text says 'outdoor and indoor swimming pools' but amenities and schedule list only an Indoor Pool; setting left out.
  • Page mentions open swim and family splash on the pool schedule, but no times for them are in the saved text.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on myy.org, myy.org.

3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 · 513-661-1105 · Official website · ★ 4.5 (390 Google reviews)

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Mt. Healthy City Pool

Hours not published by the pool · Google Maps lists hours · call before you go

Outdoor

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Hours

The pool will open May 31st this year. Check the website or call before you go.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Mon12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The pool

Programs
Swimming lessons

Good to know

  • Pool hours and rates will be posted here each year prior to the opening of the pool.
  • Pre-season discounted rates will be available for purchasing season pool passes.
  • In order to receive a Mt. Healthy resident discount, residents are asked to provide proof of residency.
  • The pool is currently hiring lifeguards; lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and all training will be paid by the City.
  • The page does not state the current season status or facility hours.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on mthealthy.org.

1541 Hill Ave, Mt Healthy, OH 45231 · 513-521-0245 · Official website · ★ 4.2 (125 Google reviews)

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Waterworks Pool

Hours not published by the pool · Google Maps lists hours · call before you go

City / County

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Hours

This pool doesn't publish public hours online. Check the website or call before you go.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Mon12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun12 p.m. – 7:59 p.m.

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Good to know

  • The official Norwood pages checked (Recreation Department, Parks & Recreation Department, Memberships) contain no information about Waterworks Pool: hours, season, prices and programs are not published there.
  • The Recreation Department page at norwoodohio.gov/172/Recreation-Department returns a 404 error page.
  • Memberships are handled through the Rec1 catalog (secure.rec1.com/OH/norwood-oh/catalog); no pool details were available on the pages fetched.

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on norwoodohio.gov, norwoodohio.gov, norwoodohio.gov.

2605 Harris Ave, Norwood, OH 45212 · 513-458-5699 · Official website · ★ 4 (34 Google reviews)

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Pleasant Ridge Pool

Hours not published by the pool · Google Maps lists hours · call before you go

Outdoor · City / County · Pleasant Ridge

  • From $2
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Hours

Outdoor summer pool; operated in summer 2026. Check the website or call before you go.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Mon1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Prices

Youth (0-17)
$2
Adult (18-59)
$6
Mature adult (60+)
$4
Season membership - junior
$30
Season membership - adult
$45
Season membership - mature adult
$30
Season membership - family (3-6)
$120

The pool

L-shaped deep pool
Sprayground
Features
Sprayground

Good to know

  • 2026: opened early on Saturday May 30, 2026 (most CRC pools opened June 6). Daily hours and closing date not found.
  • General CRC contact: 513-352-4000, Info.crc@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Checked Oct 8, 2026 on cincinnati-oh.gov.

5915 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45213 · 513-531-1707 · Official website · ★ 4.7 (14 Google reviews)

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Questions about pools in Cincinnati

Which pools in Cincinnati are open in winter?

Indoor pools stay open in fall and winter: Central Parkway YMCA, Mt Auburn Pool (CRC), Campbell County YMCA, Keating Natatorium.

Are outdoor pools in Cincinnati open now?

5 pools we checked report: "Closed for the season after Aug 8, 2026." (see the pools above for details).

How much does it cost to swim at a public pool in Cincinnati?

Mt Auburn Pool (CRC): Youth daily fee $2, Adult daily fee $6, 60+ daily fee $4; Pleasant Ridge Pool: Youth (0-17) $2, Adult (18-59) $6, Mature adult (60+) $4; Mt. Adams Pool: Youth daily $2, Adult daily $6, Mature adult daily $4.

Are there free swim times in Cincinnati?

Veterans Memorial Pool: Age 4 & Under = Free; St. Bernard Aquatic Center: Children under 3 free.

Compare all 26 pools
PoolStatusTypeLap swimFrom
Central Parkway YMCAHours checkedindoorYes—
Mt Auburn Pool (CRC)Hours checkedindoorYes$2
Campbell County YMCACall before you gobothYes—
Keating NatatoriumCall before you goindoor——
Gamble-Nippert YMCACall before you go—Yes—
Mt. Healthy City PoolCall before you gooutdoor——
Waterworks PoolCall before you go———
Pleasant Ridge PoolCall before you gooutdoor—$2
Mt. Adams PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Randolph PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Camp Washington PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Ryan PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Oakley PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
McKie PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Dunham: Otto Armleder Regional Aquatic CenterClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$5
Veterans Memorial PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$3
Dempsey PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Madisonville PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Spring Grove Village PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Filson PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Bond Hill PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Hanna: Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic CenterClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2
Evanston PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
Hirsch: Otto Armleder Memorial Family Aquatic CenterClosed for the seasonoutdoor——
St. Bernard Aquatic CenterClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$8
Winton Hills PoolClosed for the seasonoutdoor—$2