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Best Pools Around Indianapolis for Family Swimming

Here's a list of the best pools in Indianapolis and the suburbs, according to families! From commitment-free public pools to community pool memberships that are worth the cost, we're gathering parent recommendations for all of the top swimming spots in the area.

What swimming pools near Indianapolis have you checked out with your kids? Leave a review below to help fellow parents!

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    The Kathy Dowling Aquatics Center

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    Dawn Denning said:  The Kathy Dowling Aquatics Center is a great public pool that features a pool with lap lanes and a diving board as well as water slides. There is also a nearby splash pad!

    Greenfield, IN

    Alvin D. Brown Memorial Swimming Pool

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    Pendleton, IN

    Gray Eagle Swim Club

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    Dawn Denning said:  Gray Eagle Swim Club is a great destination for pool, swim team, and movie nights.

    Fishers, IN

    Summer Break Fishers

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    Dawn Denning said:  Summer Break offers a large main swim pool and small wader pool, diving board and rock climbing wall, spacious pool deck with lounge chair seating for over 150 patrons, and tables and chairs for dining around the pool.

    Fishers, IN

    Sahm Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Ellenberger Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Plum Creek Pool

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    Beth Wood said:  Plum Creek Pool offers a large Z-shaped pool, with four 25–meter swim lanes, a diving well and separate baby pool.

    Carmel, IN

    Brookside Park Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Stanley Strader Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN
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    Brookshire Pool Club

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    Beth Wood said:  Brookshire Pool is located by Brookshire Golf Course and offers its guests a family-friendly environment. Membership is open to the public, not just Brookshire homeowners! This pool features a large heated pool, separate baby pool, certified lifeguards, full-service snack bar, swim team and more.

    Carmel, IN

    Perry Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Broad Ripple Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Garfield Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool

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    Indianapolis, IN
    Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

    The Waterpark (Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation)

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    The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center features a kiddie pool, lazy river, adventure slides, and more! Plan ahead and check their current occupancy on their website before heading that way!

    Carmel, IN

Primary photo:   The Waterpark, courtesy of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

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