Water parks near Columbus.

2 listed water parks within 50 miles of the Columbus, Ohio city center (U.S. Census reference point), nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distances. Parks without a confirmed map point are not included.

Plain Township Aquatic CenterNew Albany, Ohio

About 12 miles from Columbus city center (straight line)Closed for the season

The Plain Township Aquatic Center pool has closed for the 2026 season. Township outdoor aquatic center in New Albany with a body slide, a tube slide and a gated children's play area with slides. It sells daily admission and memberships and has closed for the 2026 season.

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Zoombezi BayPowell, Ohio

About 13 miles from Columbus city center (straight line)Closed for the season

Zoombezi Bay has closed for the 2026 season and plans to reopen in May 2027. Outdoor water park next to the Columbus Zoo in Powell, open Memorial Day to Labor Day. A one-day ticket also gets you into the zoo. It has closed for 2026 and reopens in May 2027.

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