Want to find the best indoor pools where you can take kids swimming in Indy? Here are the best places to get your kids in the water year-round. Indoor pools are the best places to practice your swim lesson skills during the winter, and all of these locations offer open swim times for the public. My kids love swimming and I love hearing them have a great time — the giggling, the excitement, and the splashing…lots of splashing!
Please note that indoor pools may change open swim hours to accommodate scheduled classes and programming, maintenance, and weather conditions. We recommend checking websites and social media or calling ahead to confirm open swim times before you visit.
Looking for outdoor waterparks? Check out these Indianapolis area water parks.
Indoor Swimming Pools in Indianapolis
Krannert Family Aquatic Center
605 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis
Public Swimming: Monday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am-1 pm; Saturday, 12-3:30 pm
Krannert Park reopened in January 2024 after extensive renovations throughout the previous year. The new and improved Family Center offers an indoor pool and so much more. A large six-lane lap pool includes a spiral slide while a second pool has zero depth entry, a maximum depth of 4 feet, and a small slide perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Fees for open swim times are just a few dollars per person and ages 2 and under are free.
$3/children and seniors, $4/adult, kids 2 and under are free
Indy Island Aquatic Center
8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis
Closed for maintenance at the time of publishing. Scheduled to re-open in Spring 2024.
Indy Island at Raymond Park has an indoor swimming pool. The leisure pool features zero-depth entry and is only 3 feet deep. Kids will love the cute coral reef structure in this activity pool that has geysers and other spray features. Indy Island also has a small double water slide and a larger tube slide. There is an accessible ramp in the leisure pool. For those who prefer a calmer swimming experience, there is a simple lap pool located beyond the waterpark section. During the summer months, check out the outdoor pool.
$4/children and seniors, $5/adult, kids 2 and under are free
George Washington Community School Pool
2215 W. Washington St. Door #6, Indianapolis
Public Swimming: Monday-Friday, 6-8 pm; Saturday, 12-4 pm
This indoor heated swimming pool is located at Washington Community School and is operated by Indy Parks & Recreation. GWCS students receive free admission with their student ID. Awesome features include an obstacle course, rock wall, and splashketball hoop.
$2/child, $3/adult, kids 2 and under are free, GWCS students with ID are free
Thatcher Pool
4649 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis
Public Swimming: Monday & Friday, 4-6 pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 11:30 am-1 pm & 4-6 pm; Saturday, 12-3:30 pm
The Thatcher Park indoor swimming pool is heated to 85-95 degrees year-round. Many fun aquatic programs take place here and everyone loves the aqua rock climbing wall.
$2/child, $3/adult, kids 2 and under are free
Indoor Swimming Pools North of Indy
Goldfish Swim School — Carmel
271 Merchants Square Dr. A 110, Carmel
Public Swimming (Family Swim): Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm; Wednesday, 12-1 pm; Friday, 1-2 pm & 7-8 pm
It’s not unusual to see kids and parents having a great time floating in foam canoes and playing with floating fish and other pool toys available for use. This indoor pool is always heated to a tropical 90 degrees. Showers, changing rooms, an observation window, and a blow-dry bar are just some of the fantastic amenities available for children and their families.
$5 per person/$15 per family maximum
Monon Community Center Indoor Pool
1195 Central Park Drive W, Carmel
Public Swimming: Monday-Friday, 5-8 pm; Saturday, 12-7 pm; Sunday, 9 am-7 pm, CLOSED during waterpark season
The Monon Community Center’s indoor pool is a north-side of Indy favorite. Families love the activity pool with indoor water slides, zero-depth entry, tot slide, interactive water features, and a vortex. Get ready for the pool and change afterward in the adjoining locker rooms.
$14/youth 3-15 and seniors 65+, $17/adult, kids 2 and under are free. $3 discount on day passes for Carmel residents with ID.
Goldfish Swim School — Fishers
11581 Geist Pavilion Dr. #114, Fishers, IN
Public Swimming (Family Swim): Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm; Friday 12-1 pm
You won’t be cold in this indoor pool! Heated to a comfortable 90 degrees year-round, it’s tropical! Kids will love the toys and floaties available for use. There’s so much to do! Families are welcome to bring along dinner or have dinner delivered to make a full evening of it. Get ready to go home afterward in the spacious changing rooms or family bathrooms. Enjoy a quick shower with provided shampoo and then use the blow dry bar to get those tresses ready for whatever is next.
$5 per person/$15 per family maximum
Indoor Swimming Pools West of Indy
Splash Island Indoor Aquatic Center West Indy-Plainfield
651 Vestal Road, Plainfield
Public Swimming: Friday, 6-9 pm; Saturday, 12-9 pm; Sunday, 12-6 pm
Splash Island is a west-side favorite during the summer and it’s just as fun during the winter months. The indoor swimming pool has a fantastic waterslide.
$9/child 2-4, $11/youth 5-17 and seniors 55+, $13/adult, kids 1 and under are free. Discounts are available for Plainfield and Guilford Township residents with ID.
Indoor Swimming Pools South of Indy
Goldfish Swim School — Greenwood
1675 West Smith Valley Road, Greenwood
Public Swimming (Family Swim): Tuesday, 12-1 pm; Sunday, 1-2 pm
You won’t be cold in this indoor pool! Heated to a comfortable 90 degrees, year-round, it’s tropical! Kids will love the toys and floaties available for use. There’s so much to do! Families are welcome to bring along lunch or have lunch delivered to make a full evening of it. Get ready to go home afterward in the spacious changing rooms or family bathrooms. Enjoy a quick shower (shampoo provided) and then use the blow dry bar to get those tresses ready for whatever is next.
$5 per person/$15 per family maximum
Other Indoor Swimming Pools
The Indianapolis area is full of places to splash and swim indoors. Here are some other local indoor swimming options worth checking out. Be sure to check online or call ahead to learn about public open swim hours and pricing.
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
- JCC Indianapolis
- Stony Creek Swim School
- Aqua Tots
- IUPUI Natatorium
- Total Fitness of Columbus
- Foundation for Youth Pool Columbus
Indianapolis Hotels with Indoor Pools
Beat the winter blues by planning a family stay-cation with pool access! Try spending a night or two at one of these local hotels with indoor pools.
Courtyard Indianapolis at the Capitol
The Courtyard indoor pool has an accessible pool lift.
320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Conrad Indianapolis
The Conrad has a gorgeous indoor pool and hot tub. The windowed ceiling allows for a little taste of being in the sun. High-end pool chairs and chaise loungers add the luxurious feeling of being at a resort.
50 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn has a small, five-foot-deep indoor pool and jacuzzi for guests to use.
10 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
The swimming pool at the Hilton is located on the top floor, with a glass roof overhead, guests can appreciate the views of some of Indianapolis’ tallest buildings.
120 W Market St, Indianapolis, IN
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