Highlands Park Aquatic Center

I've only been to the lap pool twice... And it was real real hot so it wasn't packed. But the facility was clean, almost all the chairs are shaded by spectacular trees, the local ducks swim with you sometimes. You can actually use the diving boards! I'm trying the slides next time. Lots of room for kids and adults of all ages. Worth checking it out at a very bare minimum.

Great community pool experience. The parking is well laid out, they have a good amount of chairs and have a nice shady area. The dining area is vey nice and the slides are such fun. The lazy river is enjoyable- unless it is over crowded. The snack shack has the usual fare and prices reflect he current times. I wish they open earlier to the general public and had some late evenings - overall it is top notch. This summer they partnered with the Westerville Library for the summer reading program.

Overall, we had a pretty good experience during the morning preschool swim time (9am-11am M-F). The facility is definitely nice and clean and was well-designed. We attended on a guest pass, but I highly doubt we’d ever purchase a family pass. The preschool swim was not strictly enforced. The baby pool area was crazy at times with older kids roughhousing and splashing. My 2 year old loves the splash pad area and is getting more and more comfortable with the baby pool. I think we’d definitely give this place another shot (as guests).

I wanted to share some feedback regarding the lap pool this year. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed the cleanliness has not been up to the same standards as in previous years. It often looks like chlorine is being added but the lap pool isn’t being swept or properly cleaned—almost every time I go, whether early in the morning or later in the afternoon, I see bandages and other debris at the bottom. This wasn’t the case last year, so I wanted to ask—has the management or maintenance routine changed? I actually came down with a case of laryngitis last week after swimming, which makes me more concerned about the pool’s upkeep. The facilities themselves are wonderful, and I really appreciate having access to them. I just hope the cleaning process can be stepped up, especially with regular sweeping

The have a little swimsuit tumble dryer that is quite nice to use before leaving. Lockers are free but it is bring your own lock, unlike the built in ones at the Rec center. There are only 2 family changing rooms l.