The Best Indoor Swimming Pools in Indianapolis

Want to find the best place to take kids swimming in Indy in an indoor pool? Here are the best places to take your kids swimming year round and they offer open swim times for the public. My kids love swimming and I love hearing them have a great time — the giggling, the unexpected and the splashing…a lot of splashing!

Indoor pools are the best places to practice your swim lesson skills during the winter. As with all activities and events listed on our site, please call ahead to confirm dates and hours of operation, weather & maintenance closings and prices. Looking for outdoor waterparks, check out these Indianapolis area water parks.

Indoor Swimming Pools in Carmel

Goldfish Swim School in Carmel

$5 per person/$15 family max. Monday – Thursday noon-1pm, Most Friday nights 6:30pm-8pm.

It’s not unusual to see kids and parents having a great time floating in foam canoes, playing with floating fish and various other pool toys available for use. Many families like to bring dinner along to enjoy together during swim breaks. This indoor pool is always heated to a tropical 90 degrees. Showers, changing rooms, observation window and blow dry bar are all a part of the amazing amenities available for children and their families.

271 Merchants Square Dr A-110, Carmel, IN (317) 672-1129

$11 adults/$8 kids, age 2 & under free. Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday noon-8pm, Sunday 9am-7pm. Waterslides are open 4:15pm-8pm Monday – Friday and during regular pool hours on Saturday and Sunday.

This indoor pool is a north-side of Indy favorite because of the indoor water slides and activity areas featuring: Zero-depth activity pool, Tot slide, Interactive water features, Vortex, Two water slides. Get ready for the pool and change afterwards in the adjoining locker rooms.

Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN (317) 848-7275

Indoor Swimming Goldfish Swim School Fishers

$5 per person/$15 family max. Monday – Thursday noon-1pm, Most Friday nights 6:30pm-8pm.

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 afterwards in the roomy 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.

11581 Geist Pavilion Dr #114, Fishers, IN

Indoor Swimming Pools in Indianapolis

Krannert Family Aquatic Center

Krannert Park offers a heated indoor swimming pool that’s open to the public year round for open swim on weekends and weekdays. $3 adults/$2 kids, kids 2 and under free. Children 9 years old and younger must have an adult in the water with them. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12pm-2pm and 4-5:30pm, Saturday 1:30-5:30pm.

605 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis (317) 327-7375

Indy Island Aquatic Center {Closed for Repairs}

Indy Island and Raymond Park has an indoor swimming pool. The leisure pool has a zero depth entry and is only 3 feet deep. Kids will love the water playhouse in this activity pool that has a small waterslide, geysers and other spray features. Indy Island also has a large indoor water slide in their larger swimming pool. There is an accessible ramp in the leisure pool. During the summer months, check out the outdoor swimming pool. $5 adults/$4 kids weekdays +$1 weekends, kids 2 and under free. Wednesdays 4pm – 6pm, Fridays 4-8pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-5pm.

8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis, IN (317) 862-6876

This indoor heated swimming pool is located at Washington Community School and operated by Indy Parks & Recreation. GWCS students receive free admission with their student id. Awesome features include an obstacle course, aquaclimb rockwall and splashketball hoop. $3 adults/$2 kids. Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm & Saturday 12-4pm.

2215 W. Washington St. Door #6, Indianapolis, IN (317) 327-5918

Thatcher Pool

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. $3 adults/$2 kids. Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 11am-12:30pm & 4-5:45pm, Weekday evenings 4-6pm and Saturdays 11-4pm.

4649 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis, IN (317) 327-7390

Indoor Swimming Pools on the West Side

Indy Island is a west side favorite during the summer and during the winter. The outdoor Splash Island Waterpark is a fun place to visit during the summer months and the indoor swimming pool has a fantastic indoor waterslide.

4649 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis, IN (317) 327-7390

Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center

Hop in the pool for Open Swim most Saturdays, 10am – 12pm, and most Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm. Swim passes are $5-10 per visit, or purchase a multiple visit pass to save money.

1000 S Odell Street, Brownsburg, IN

Indoor Swimming in Greenwood

Goldfish Swim School Greenwood

$5 per person/$15 family max. Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 1pm, Friday 6:30pm – 8pm.

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 afterwards in the roomy 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.

1675 Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN

Indoor Pools in Columbus, Indiana

Total Fitness of Columbus

This fitness club has a fun indoor water-park aquatic center with two water slides, dumping buckets and sprinklers. Day passes are available for $10 and the aquatic center can be rented for parties and other events. Visit the Total Fitness pool for an escape to indoor swimming pool fun.

Foundation for Youth Pool

Foundation for Youth in Columbus, Indiana offers public swim times in their indoor pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This lap pool is a great space to meet up with friends and have a good time.

Other Indoor Swimming Pools

Other indoor swimming pools you’ll love: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis (Many clubs offer use of the pool for the price of a day pass. You will need to check with your local club for open swim hours and prices and polices regarding guest passes), JCC, Stony Creek Swim School, Aqua Tots, IUPUI Natatorium.

{Closed until further notice} LaShonna Bates Indoor Aquatics Center 1450 S. Reisner St., Indianapolis 317.327.7340

$3 adults/$2 kids, kids under 2 free. Thursday & Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday noon-5pm. Children’s play area with geysers, waterfalls, other spray features and a water slide! Zero depth entry. Indianapolis Hotels with Indoor Pools JW Marriott Indianapolis This gorgeous hotel offers an indoor pool and hot tub for use by overnight guests.

10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 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 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 Here are some great tips for parents visiting indoor waterparks with young children.