Mount Adams Pool

I love this little gem on a Sunday afternoon and you just need to relax and soak in the sun. 2 bucks is WELL worth the experience and typically only a handful are in the wading pool. Minimal scream/​splash factor. I do recommend calling before hand (no way of posting online) when rain is in the forecast as they close during storms but if they answer they are typically open!

This place is the perfect find for me. I moved here this past year and was so afraid I wouldn’t be able to enjoy any pools or lakes in the area. After talking to some friends at work I found out about this place and how it is part of the CRC and that there are 23 pools in the area that you can get into for $ 2 a day or $ 35 for the year!
This is the first of them that I have been too but it was great! The only thing I wish there was more of was lounge chairs. It wasn’t crowded at all and everyone was really respectful of each other and the staff was very kind and there was quite a few of them there at once.
ADVICE TO THE POOL: try and make the grassy area comfortable to lay on since there aren’t many chairs. The unruly grass and the «spikey balls» are very uncomfortable and make it difficult to lay on.
I will be going and posting about each of the 23 I go to and I’m going to rate which ones I like the most after I get the year pass. I’m so excited to be able to enjoy the sun again and I hope others realize what an opportunity this is for such a low cost!

I’ve been to the Playhouse numerous times in my life and never knew this pool existed! Hidden gem for sure! Made my way here with a girlfriend this past weekend. It was a beautiful day so the pool was pretty crowded, but we still found a spot for our towels on the concrete. There were a few families at the pool, but mainly young adults. $ 2 to get in. Pool’s maximum depth is around 3 feet deep. I’d like to check it out after work one day, because I think they are open until 7PM and I’m assuming it’d be less crowded then.
A couple of downfalls: bathrooms are pretty gross, but I feel that this is fairly common with pool bathrooms, whether it’s a public or private pool. You just never know if the toilet seat and area around it is wet with pool water or with pee. Also, there is a grassy, shaded area at the back of the pool, but it is quite overgrown. Some landscaping would be beneficial for those wanting to sit in the grass and/​or shade. Just my 2 cents worth. Even with the downfalls, this is a good option for those wanting to chill poolside without breaking the bank.

Guess what Cincinnati? There are hidden pools all around the city and they are only $ 2 a day or $ 35 for a yearly pass. The reason the prices are so low? Because of the amazing Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s commitment to bringing awesomeness to the city!
A year ago they were in serious trouble and almost had to close all of the pools because of lack of funding. Honestly I think it’s because no one knows they are out there! I have been coming to the CRC pools all around the city, mostly this one and the Oakley one for about four years now and yesterday when I came back all of my friends saw my swimsuit and screamed out, «OMG What pool were you at?!! I have been looking for a pool forever. Did you have to sneak in? Or go with a member?»
The answer my friends is no! Like I said before its $ 2 a day and it’s good for any of the CRC pools. Same goes for the membership. The reason I LOVE this Mt. Adams Pool is because there is never anyone here! It’s super quiet, surrounded by trees. It’s quiet serene and as much as I love kids, I like that this place is almost always void of children.
I come here, grab one of their awesome lounge chairs and work on my computer. The life guards are really friendly! I hope that you will try out the CRC pools are support them. Here are the full listing of pools in the area:
See you this Summer!

This place is a hidden gem!!! It’s one of the many swimming pools that City of Cincinnati manages or whatever. My friend told me about this place, and how under utilized it is because no body knows about it. It’s tucked back behind the Cincy Playhouse in the Park. There were just a few people that went to it, and not too many children which is surprising for a swimming poll on a Saturday afternoon that only charges $ 2 to enter for the whole day (even if you leave and come back), and something like $ 35 for a year pass.
The pool was a little dirty, but not disgusting — it wouldn’t prevent you from swimming in it. Please note that this is a shallow pool, so the maximum depth is around 3’6″, but the lifeguards were friendly.