I posted about the Columbus Aquatic Center on Columbus Underground back in March, but I thought it might be worth mentioning again now that the weather has turned cold.
I’m always surprised when I mention this place to someone and they admit to having never heard about it before. It’s located on Hunter Avenue right in the heart of Victorian Village, but somehow it goes overlooked by nearly everyone.
The open swim times aren’t quite optimal for anyone who works a regular 9-to-5, but if you’ve got a non-traditional or flexible work schedule, this place couldn’t be more perfect. I was in there this morning around 10:30am for the adults-only swim time, and there were maybe a dozen other folks there. I take the kiddo there once a week to splash around in the kiddie-pool area and we’re almost always the only ones in it.
Normally, you’d think most people would want to keep something like this a secret, but I’d honestly love to see the place more utilized. All you need to do is get a leisure card made (costs $1) and pool usage is free after that. How awesome is that?
So what are you waiting for? If you can work some pool time into your weekly schedule, then go check it out!
Walker, I actually went once (with our toddler) for open swim after reading your earlier post and had a lot of fun. so thanks!
I notice on their website that effective next week they are reducing open swim hours even further and won’t have it on Saturdays. Do you know why that is and whether it is permanent or a seasonal thing? Because it bugs me a little bit given that I just voted on an income tax increase supposedly to preserve city services. Therefore I’m confused when I see services being apparently reduced.
We are planning to go Saturday while we still can. Just got the girls brand new earth-friendly swim dipes.
Do you have to be a Columbus resident to get a card? It wasn’t clear to me from the website.
You know, I’m honestly not sure. I would assume so, but I don’t think they confirm residency when applying for a card.
As a non-resident taxpayer I would hope I would be welcome.