6 Epic Indoor Water Parks Near Columbus

The Worthington Community Center features lap lanes, a hot tub and zero entry pool area with a water slide perfect for little kids. For the older kids, there is a lazy river and a 110-foot water slide. No matter the season, this indoor water park is open to swimming, including lessons and designated family times.

Comfort Inn Splash Harbor has a fun little indoor water park geared towards families with younger children. Splash Harbor indoor water park has a water slide, water spray ground, a family whirlpool, and more. Park passes are included in the room rate for hotel guests, and day passes are available on select days.

Katie G.:  My kids love the GWL in Mason!

Kalahari is the Midwest's largest indoor waterpark, with an amazing outdoor water park open seasonally as well! It features slides, a wave pool, basketball pool, lazy river and kids play area for little ones. Cabana rentals, a swim up bar and hot tubs are also available. If you need a break from the water, there are plenty of activities to keep the kids busy - arcade, escape rooms, mini golf and laser tag. Access to the waterpark is included with your stay for resort guests, and a limited number of day passes are also available. 

Great Wolf Lodge offers a ton of slides, pools and lazy rivers. The resort also has an arcade room, family game nights, arts and crafts, and restaurants. And after an extended day of fun, head up to one of the family-sized suites for bedtime. Day passes are also available that include access to the water park, events, and more.

This Caribbean-themed facility features a 38,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, a 100,000 gallon wave pool, 10 water slides, a 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art arcade and a craft and child activity center.