Summer Guide to Swimming
May 16, 2025
It's going to be a hot one! Check out these places to cool down this summer.
Explore each of the attractions below to find out more information about hours, daily pass availability, and find out about guest protocols. Make a long weekend out of your swimming visit and explore our Outdoor Recreation Guide.

Baylor Beach Park
Swimming & Park Activities are open May 23-September 1, 2025 for public daily passes, season pass members, and campers 11AM-7PM.
Daily admission Monday-Thursday $17 (Ages 3 & up), $10 for Senior Citizens (60+) and FREE for 2 Years & Under. Daily admission Friday-Sunday and Holidays $19 (Ages 3 & up), $12 for Senior Citizens (60+) and FREE for 2 Years & Under.
Featuring a 2-acre swimming lake, that has a 90' tube slide, 3 kiddie slides, a small & large log rolls, buckets of fun, water fountains, and 1 & 2 meter diving boards.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.baylorbeachpark.com

Akron/Canton Jellystone | Clearwater Park
Swimming at Clearwater Park opens May 23-September 1, 2025 for public daily passes, season pass members, and campers Daily 11AM-7PM.
Daily Admission is $19 per person. Memberships are available for $145 (plus $65 for each additional immediate family member).
Featuring a 550,000 gallon swimming pool with water slides, a Wibit™ floating obstacle course, diving board, 144’ slide, turtle slide, umbrella water play, playground slide, and downpour derby.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.akroncantonjellystone.com/services/clearwater-park/

Clay’s Park Resort Adventure Park | Jellystone Park
The Adventure Park at Clay’s Park Resort will open on May 23-August 10, 2025. Hours are Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 9AM-7PM. The park will remain open on weekends only through September 1, 2025.
Daily Admission is $40 during the week and $45 on weekends. Season Passes can be purchased for $259 individuals or $701 for a family four pack. Children 3 and under are FREE!
Your pass includes unlimited use of the swimming pool, warming tub, water playground, swimming lake, the Adventure Park slides, inflatable obstacles, barrel roll, ring swings, kayaks, canoes, white sand volleyball courts, miniature golf, and much more at our Midwest campground.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.clayspark.com

Aquatics Center | Massillon Parks and Recreation
The Aquatics Center is indoor and open year round to members. Hours are Monday-Thursday 6AM-8PM, Friday 6AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-2:30PM, and Sunday 12PM-4PM.
Daily passes are $8. Memberships are available.
The Aquatics Center features four bodies of water; a two-lane lap pool, a lazy river, a splash down pool, a dry sauna, and a kiddie play pool. Two 19' water slides also add to the fun.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.massillonparks.com/rec-center#AQUATICSCENTER

Robertson Community Center
The pool will be open on May 26-September 1, 2025, open daily 12PM-7PM.
Daily passes are available for $7 and children 2 & Under are FREE. Individual and family memberships are available.
This 25-yard pool features an attached spray park and both volleyball and basketball courts.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.cityofalliance.com/...

Dogwood Pool | YMCA of Central Stark County
Dogwood Pool is open May 24-September 1, 2025. It will be open daily from 11AM-8PM.
Daily passes can be purchased for $16 or $10 after 5PM. Individual memberships range from $99-$202. Family Passes range from $238-$4684. One child 5 & Under get in free with paying adult.
This pool features a water slide and a fun splash pad. Also featured is a snack bar, pavilion, and playground area.
Find out more information about activities and guest protocols here: www.ymcastark.org/dogw...
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Baylor Beach Park- Water Park & Campground
8777 Manchester Ave. SW Navarre, Ohio 44662 (330) 767-3031 Website
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12712 Hoover Ave. NW Uniontown, Ohio 44685 (330) 877-9800 Website
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12951 Patterson St. NW North Lawrence, Ohio 44666 (330) 854-6691 Website
Massillon Recreation Center
505 Erie St. N Massillon, Ohio 44646 (330) 832-1621 Website