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Warm weather, the promise of longer days, and plenty of opportunities to explore Indianapolis.

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Splash the summer days away at one of these pools, beaches or splash pads.

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Enjoy summer on the cheap! Find free things to do in SW Ohio all summer long.

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Looking for a great camp? Browse day camps, overnight camps, fine art camps, recreations camps and everything in between!

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Summer Concerts

These events will have everyone in your family enjoying summer all season long.

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Outdoors

Look no further for outdoor fun! Here's where to experience nature and play in the great outdoors.

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Indoors

Head indoors and have summer fun without the sun!

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Top Tubing Destinations Around Southwest Ohio

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While floating down a lazy river at a waterpark can be enjoyable, floating down a real river simply can’t be beat. The rental businesses below offer all the equipment you and your family need to have a fun and safe day floating down one of Southwest Ohio's prettiest rivers. Check out our guide to choose the right rental for the perfect summer day trip. Great Miami...
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Playgrounds

Kacie Jane Park – Springboro’s Splash & Play Gem

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Looking for the perfect spot where kids can splash, play, and burn off energy on a sunny day? Kacie Jane Park, located at 525...
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Backyard Water Play Ideas to Keep Kids Cool (and Busy!)

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When summer heat waves roll in and you don’t feel like packing up for the pool, your own backyard can become the perfect splash...
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Beat the Heat: 15 Cool Ways to Stay Chill with Kids Around Cincinnati and Dayton

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When the summer sun is blazing in Southwest Ohio, families need fun and refreshing ways to stay cool. Whether you're looking to splash, chill,...
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Free Fun

Beckett Park Splash Playground: Ohio’s Largest Free Splash Pad

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A Dream Realized After more than two decades of community desire and planning, West Chester Township officially opened the Beckett Park Splash Playground on May 23,...
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Top Tubing Destinations Around Southwest Ohio

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While floating down a lazy river at a waterpark can be enjoyable, floating down a real river simply can’t be beat. The rental businesses...
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The Ultimate Guide to Dayton Splash Parks {2025}

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While we all love a good swim at our community pool, nothing beats the fun of a splash park. Part water park, part playground, these...
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Pine Lake Waterpark & Beach – 2 Hours North of Dayton

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Pine Lake Waterpark is the perfect summer day trip for families looking to spend the day at the beach. Pine Lake Waterpark, located about 2-hours...
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Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

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Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a 'beach day' -- each...
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Cool Places to Get Wet, Chill Out and Splash the Day Away

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With a large variety of splash pads, spray parks, pools and natural bodies of water available in the area, there’s no shortage of splashing...
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18 Places for Cool Indoor Fun

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When going to the splash pad and pool doesn't help you cool off from the hot weather, or a sudden rain shower ruins your...
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