Waterparks are a great summer destination for families. Ohio is home to many amazing waterparks that are perfect for beating the summer heat, with some of the best waterparks being in (or near) Columbus. Listed below are five amazing waterparks in (or near) Columbus that everyone should visit before summer ends.

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Splash Zone is home to Ohio’s first bowl slide. This family-friendly waterpark also features a 280 foot lazy river and a 25-yard competition pool. Splash Zone is located at 300 Eagle City Road, Springfield, OH 45502.

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Reed Road Waterpark features water slides, a children’s play area, a heated pool with current, and so much more. This waterpark is great for the entire family and should be added to everyone’s summer bucket list. Reed Road Waterpark is located at 2000 Hastings Ln, Upper Arlington, OH 43221.

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Splash Harbor is Ohio’s premier waterpark for young families. This 6,000 square foot waterpark is located inside Comfort Inn and features a 49-foot looping water slide, dumping buckets, shooting geysers, water basketball hoops, a floating raft and a kiddie pool area. Splash Harbor is located at 855 Comfort Plaza, Bellville, OH 44813.

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CoCo Key Water Resort, located inside Cherry Valley Lodge, is a 50,000 square foot indoor waterpark that features Parrot’s Perch slides, a special area for swimmers under 48", water cannons, water basketball and an animated coral reef backdrop. CoCo Key Water Resort is located at 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055.

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Zoombezi Bay, located across from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is a 22-acre waterpark that features a wave pool, 17 water slides, private cabanas, a lazy river and a kiddie play area. Dolphin Dash and Cyclone are two of Zoombezi Bay’s most popular attractions. Zoombezi Bay is located at 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065.

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