# Dublin Community Recreation Center Winter Family Open Gym & Leisure Pool

> Place to go for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC), 5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
- Ages: All ages (Indoor leisure pool with zero-depth entry, water slide, and indoor family open gym)
- Price: $10 daily visitor pass for youth; $12 adult visitor pass; Free for children under 3; Dublin residents receive discounted rates
- Organizer: City of Dublin Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://dublinohiousa.gov/recreation-services/community-recreation-center/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Set within scenic Coffman Park, the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) is a premier 110,000-square-foot community hub that provides an energetic winter escape for families. The centerpiece for kids is the heated indoor aquatic complex, which includes a warm-water leisure pool featuring a sloping zero-depth entry, gentle interactive bubblers, a vortex water loop, and a curving water slide. In addition to aquatics, DCRC features a multi-court gymnasium with scheduled family open gym sessions where kids can shoot hoops, play indoor soccer, or burn off winter cabin fever. Parents pushing strollers can utilize the elevated indoor walking and jogging track circling above the gymnasium. The facility also includes dedicated preschool play areas, teen game spaces, and an on-site cafe area with comfortable seating and snack concessions.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Completely ADA-compliant building with automatic doors, wide hallways, elevator access to the upper walking track, and poolside stroller parking.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Private family restrooms and changing rooms adjacent to the pool deck; comfortable lobby lounge with sofas, tables, and free community Wi-Fi.
• Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from babies experiencing zero-depth water play to teenagers shooting hoops and swimming laps.
• Sensory Tips: Brightly lit facility with active athletic echoes and warm indoor pool air; non-peak weekday afternoons provide a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere.

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