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There are so many events going on, literally every day. It’s hard to keep them all in order! But I have your solution! I’m keeping all of the Akron Area Kid-Friendly Water Attractions here in one place. Be sure to save this post in your bookmarks and come back, as I’ll keep updating throughout Summer 2022, as needed!
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
Located in Cuyahoga Falls, Water Works is so much fun for families of all ages. It offers a lazy river, several types of water slides, adult-only/deep end swims, and so much more!
Concessions available on-site.
Open to the public** 5/31/2022 to 8/12/2022, 11am – 8pm Monday thru Friday; 11am – 6pm Sundays*.
Cost
The rates are different based on days, age, and residency. Refer to the table below for a full cost breakdown.
Location: Water Works Family Aquatic Center. 2025 Munroe Falls Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
MACA Pool
Maca Pool complex consists of a 250,000-gallon water park that includes a 6 lane lap pool, enclosed flume slide, speed slide, and zero depth entry area.
Open to the public 5/28/2022 to 8/14/2022, 11am – 7pm Monday thru Thursday; 11am – 8pm Friday thru Sunday*.
Cost
Location: MACA Pool. 183 Maca Drive, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Splash Pad
The downtown Cuyahoga Falls splash pad is newly remodeled. With ample street parking (meter) and free parking in the red, blue, and yellow decks.
Open to the public daily from now until 9/5/2022, 11am – 9pm.*
Cost
Free! No cost.
Location: Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Splash Pad. Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Hudson Splash Pad
The Hudson splash pad is located in Veterans Way Park and features 12 in-ground sprays.
Open to the public. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10am – 8pm*.
Cost
Free! No cost.
Location: Hudson Splash Pad. 55 Veterans Way, Hudson, Ohio, 44236
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium
The Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium features four pools and nearly 400,00 gallons of water! It has a zero depth area for small children, sprinkling features, a small kids slide, and big water slides.
They’re open for family swim during the weekend only (for now).
Cost
Daily rates differ for city residents versus non-residents. There are discounts for children and seniors. Age 2 and under are free.
Location: The Natatorium 2345 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Edgewood Park SprayGround
Edgewood Park is an expansive, 10-acre park on the west side of Barberton. The spray ground is perfect for little kids. The spray grounds will be open throughout the Summer months.
Cost
Free! No cost.
Location: Edgewood Park, 1170 Liberty Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
Wadsworth Grizzly Outdoor Pool
The Wadsworth Grizzly Outdoor Pool is part of the Akron Area YMCA. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to go to the Wadsworth Grizzly Outdoor Pool. It features a leisure pool and a deep pool. The leisure pool has zero depth entry and spray features for little kids.
Open to the public 5/30/2022 to 9/6/2022, 12pm – 6pm (until 7pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays).
Cost
Infants under 2 are free. Youth (ages 2-17) and seniors (65+) daily rates is $6. Adult daily rate is $8. Everyone can enter after 5pm for just $5.
Location. Wadsworth Grizzly Pool. 624 School Dr, Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Cuyahoga Falls Wading Pools
There are currently 6 little-kid friendly wading pools throughout Cuyahoga Falls, but for the 2022 season, only the following locations will be open: Oak Park, Linden Park, Valley Vista Park, and Lions Park. The wading pools at Indian Mountain Park and Quirk Cultural Center will be unavailable for the 2022 Summer season, while they undergo construction to be turned into themed splash pads for each neighborhood.
The pools are ADA accessible and are somewhere between 1-2 feet in depth. There is a lifeguard on duty when open.
Open to the public from 5/31/2022 to 8/12/2022, hours coming soon!
Cost
Free! No cost.
Location: Lions Park, 641 Silver Lake Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, 44221. Oak Park, 2250 12th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Valley VIsta Park, 2790 Valley Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Linden Park, 241 Roanoke Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Reservoir Park Pool
The Reservoir Park Pool is one out two outdoor pools in the city of Akron, this one in Goodyear Heights. It has seen a revitalization in recent years.
Open to the public from 6/7/2022 to 8/21/2022 from 2pm – 7pm Monday through Friday, and 2pm – 5pm on Saturdays.
Cost
The pool is free, but you need to fill paperwork for an open swim membership.
Location: Reservoir Park, 1735 Hillside Terrace, Akron, OH 44305.
Joy Park Community Center Splash Pad
The 1,600 square foot spray pad is located next to the community center off of Fuller Street.
Open to the public throughout the Summer season, 7 days a week, from 11am to 7pm.
Cost
Free! No cost.
Location: Joy Park Community Center, 825 Fuller St, Akron, OH 44306.
There are SO many amazing resources here within our reach in Akron. My kids and I can’t wait to check all of these out during Summer 2022.
*weather permitting
**valid government issued photo ID required for entry.
It looks like there’s lots of awesome water parks in Akron. It’s hot in Texas so we always look for those during the summer.
Great list for the locals! And quite affordable rates, huh. It has been a while since our last water attraction visit! Hopefully we can do one soon.
I would love to be in the water soon. Hopefully sun is up when the time comes, because it’s already rainy season in PH.
These splash pads are amazing…We have a ton of them where we live, they’re the best for the hot summer days….
Great list of places for the summer! Im sure the kids will love all these places!
My son loves water parks! My daughter is outgrowing the splash pads which makes me sad. But at least she loves swimming in pools!
These all look like great water attractions! My kids would love all of these!
wow awesome place to chill the summer hot vibes
Sign me up! I was looking for some fun activities for my twins and these are it! How much fun.
This is definitely a place all members of the family will surely enjoy!
You have so many options near you! That’s amazing! I wish we had more available in our area.