Let’s Go Swimming Kentucky
Places to go swimming / waterparks in Kentucky
It’s summertime and you know what that means… it’s time to go swimming. Question is, are you looking to try a new watering hole? Are you planning a day trip to explore your home state? Consider diving into one or more of these Kentucky Public Pools.
For the purpose of this post, public pool is defined by any pool open to the general public with or without a charge and without a membership requirement. Prices and information subject to change, please check with the venue to any updates.
Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky Splashpark and Campground | Williamsburg | 606.549.6065 | Municipal Pool and Waterpark
General Admission: 3 and up: $10
Highlights: 18,000 square foot wave pool, lazy river, kiddy activity pool, 5 slides, minigolf and camping
Berea Swimming Pool | Berea | 859.986.9591 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $4, Children $3, After 4:30: $2
Highlights: Speed & curly slide, zero depth entry, 12 foot diving well
Dawson Pool | Ashland | 606.329.1676 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $3, Children: $2
Highlights: Great value, playground, small slide
Central Kentucky
Florence Family Aquatic Center | Florence | 859.647.4619 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: They have resident and non-resident daily rates between $5-10
Highlights: Lazy river, zero depth entry, two spraygrounds, spiral and speed slides, and shade
Lexington Aquatic Centers (Seven in All) | Lexington | 859.288.2974 | Municipal Pools
General Admission: $5-4, Children: $4-3
Highlights: Differs depending on pool
Juniper Hill Family Aquatic Center | Frankfort | 502.352.2037 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: 11 & Up: $6, 3-10: $5, After 4pm: $3
Highlights: Centrally located and a great value, especially after 4:00
Nicholasville/Jessamine County Aquatic Center | Nicholasville | 859.887.2853 | YMCA Pool
General Admission: $6, 3-15: $4
Highlights: Great value considering there is plenty of shade and activities
Bardstown City Pool | Bardstown | 502.348.9281 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $5
Danville-Boyle County Pool | Danville | 859.238.1233 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $3 during the week and $2 on weekends
Highlights: A+ on Staff, clean and super affordable, gazebo picnic area and small slide
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay | Louisville | 502.813.8200 | Waterpark
General Admission: $44.95, Under 48″ tall: $39.95
Highlights: 2 wave pools, a lazy river you can ride ALL day and many different slides
Algonquin Park | Louisville | 502.772.7907 | Metro Park Pool
Fairdale (Nelson Hornbeck Park) | Louisville | 502.361.8270 | Metro Park Pool
Norton (Camp Taylor Memorial Park) | Louisville | 502.451.0678 | Metro Park Pool
Sun Valley Park | Louisville | 502.935.0302 | Metro Park Pool
John W. Black Aquatic Center | La Grange | 502.225.0656 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: 13-59: $6, 3-12: $5, 60+: $4
Highlights: Stand up paddle yoga on Saturdays from 10-11, slides and pool parties available
Clear Creek Park Family Activity Center | Shelbyville | 502.633.5059 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: 14-59: $6, 3-13: $4, 60+: $5
Highlights: Zero depth entry, water slide and spray features
SomerSpalsh Waterpark | Somerset | 606.679.7946 | Municipal Water Park
General Admission: $16.95, 48 inches and shorter: $14.95
Highlights: Touted as Kentucky’s Best Waterpark, lazy river, water playground with 30 interactives, tube slides, and wave pool. Click here for our review.
LexFun4Kids has great info too!
Louisville Family Fun has info too!
Western Kentucky
Leitchfield Aquatic Center | Leitchfield | 270.259.4420 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $7, 8-15: $6, 5-7: $5, 2-4: $3
Highlights: Zero depth entry, large splash & play center, lazy river, lily pads and slides
Upcoming Events: World’s Largest Swim Lesson – June 21 & Midnight Swim – June 23
Venture River Water Park | Eddyville | 270.388.7999 | Waterpark
General Admission: $26, Under 54” tall: $21, Seniors: $10, 2 and under free
Highlights: 18 different slides, 18,000 square foot wave pool, lazy river, rentable cabanas
Glasgow City Pool | Glasgow | 270.651.9296 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $5, 3-12: $
Beech Bend Amusement Park | Bowling Green | 270.781.7634 | Waterpark
General Admission: $35.99, Under 54″ tall: $31.99, 60+: $31.99, 2 and under Free
Highlights: Lazy River, Wave Pool, Water Slides, Lilly Pad and Interactive Playground
Russell Sims Aquatic Center | Bowling Green | 270.393.3271 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $8, 6-15: $5, 3-5: $4, 0-2: $2, Seniors: $5
Highlights: Zero depth entry, splash playground, two water slides, and diving boards
Madisonville City Park Pool | Madisonville | 270-834-2155 | Municipal Pool
General Admission: $3, 5 and under: $2
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Here’s a video about SomerSplash