Hot fun in the summer time!

Looking for more ways to stay cool this weekend? We decided to play "travel agent" and did a little research on some COOL spots you may want to check out this weekend!

First,  if you're looking to stay local, we suggest ICE CREAM! - and visiting one of Louisville's City Pools or Splash Grounds or Southern Indiana's aquatic centers.

Louisville City Pools 

Algonquin Park • 1614 Cypress St. • 1 PM -6 PM • Closed on Tuesdays.

Fairdale Pool • Nelson Hornbeck Park • 709 Fairdale Rd • 1 PM -6 PM • Closed on Mondays.

Norton Pool • 4201 Lee Avenue • 11 AM - 4 PM • Closed on Wednesdays.

Sun Valley Pool • 6505 Bethany Ln •1 PM - 6 PM • Closed on Thursdays.

Fees:12 and Under: $2 (ID Required)
13 and Over:  $3 (ID Required) 

Louisville Spray Grounds 

Algonquin Park •1614 Cypress Street
Baxter Square • 301 S. 12th Street
Iroquois Park • 5216 New Cut Rd.
Waterfront Park • downtown (two separate spraygrounds available)
Louisville Zoo • 1100 Trevilian Way (requires Zoo admission)
Crescent Hill Park (adjacent to Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center) • 3110 Brownsboro RdNelson Hornbeck Park • 709 Fairedale Rd.
Farnsley Park • 3100 Wedgewood Way
Wyandotte Park •1104 Beecher Street
Shawnee Park • 4501 W Broadway
Shelby Park • 600 E. Oak Street
LaPorte Park • 2529 Bank Street
Petersburg Park • 5008 Indian Trail  

Southern Indiana Aquatic Centers

Clarksville Family Aquatic Center • Info here.

Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center • Info here.

If you're looking for a little vacation check out the water parks we researched that are all within driving distance of the Louisville area. They are in order of shortest to longest driving distance from Louisville.

"Just for the day" Water Parks:

Santa Claus, Indiana

Apx.1.5 hour drive from Louisville

See their website here!

Quick Look: Based on the reviews we have read, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is:

• Clean.
• Has a very friendly staff that presents great customer service!
• NOT a budget buster! - Free parking, drinks & sunscreen. Reasonably priced food.
• Great for all ages - children & adults.

To read reviews from Trip Advisor on Holiday World & Splashin' Safari click here!

Mason, OH 

Apx. 2.5 hours from Louisville area.

See their website here!

 Quick Look: Based on the reviews we have read on TripAdvisor, The Beach Water Park is:

• A little pricey. $29.99/person BUT they have "Real Deals" if you buy your tickets (single or family packages, etc.) ONLINE! See the online ticket prices/deals here!
• Reasonable food prices.
• Nice landscaping.
• Lots of discount coupons offered online for rentals/food/etc.

To read reviews from Trip Advisor on The Beach Water Park click here!

Boomerang Bay water park is accessible with the purchase of a Paramount's King's Island ticket. Water Park tickets not sold separately.

 At Paramount King's Island - Mason, OH

Apx. 2.5 hours from Louisville area. 

See their website here!

Quick Look: Based on the reviews we have read on Trip Advisor, Boomerang Bay at King's Island is:

• Great if you like the theme park AND water park together! Boomerang Bay is included in the King's Island ticket price - so you can come and go all day long at no charge!
• Can leave park and go to your car (for a lunch break to save money?) and get back in as long as you have a hand stamp.
• Great for all ages!
• Longer lines in the summer time.
• Lots and lots of things to do!

There are no reviews based solely on Boomerang Bay as it is a part of King's Island and cannot be accessed separately. Here are reviews of King's Island from Trip Advisor that have tips on Boomerang Bay within them!

The following places you must be a guest of the lodge/resort to use the water park facilities.

Mason, OH

Apx. 2.5 hours from Louisville area.

See their website here!

 Quick Look: Based on the reviews we have read on TripAdvisor, the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is:

• Clean.
• Indoor water park - no sunburns is always a plus! 
• No outside food or drinks allowed in the water park.
• Attentive lifeguard.
• Can visit the water park after checking out of Great Wolf Lodge until close.
• Water park provides towels.
• Water temperature seems cold.

To read reviews from Trip Advisor on Great Wolf Lodge click here!

 Sandusky, OH

Apx. 6 hours from Louisville area.

See their website here!

Quick Look: Based on the reviews we have read on Trip Advisor, Kalahari Resort  is: 

• For budget conscious - cheapest room (~$175 includes tickets to park and free breakfast vouchers.) 
• Has a summer rate online.
• Friendly staff. 
• Warm water temperatures.

To read reviews from Trip Advisor on Kalahari Resorts click here!

Whatever you choose to do to stay cool, we hope you have a great time doing it! ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!