06.17.2024

Today’s Forecast

💦 Beat the heat

Beat the heat: Community pools and splash pads

Race a friend down the slide at Reed Road Water Park | Photo via @cityofua

If you’re looking to make a splash this summer, there are plenty of local community pools with exciting amenities. Let’s dive in.

Reed Road Water Park, 2000 Hastings Ln.

Keep the kids entertained with multiple slides, swimming lanes, diving boards, and a toddler-safe swimming area. The water is heated, but if you’d rather relax poolside, there are lounge chairs and large umbrellas surrounding the pool. Daily admission is $10-$14, but only $5-$7 if you enter after 7 p.m. for a night swim.

Pro tips: The waterpark doesn’t accept cash + children younger than two years old get in for free.

Dublin Community Pool North and South, Multiple locations

Enjoy water slides with inner tubes, splash fountains, and swimming areas for all ages. Community events are available throughout the pool season such as the highly anticipated Pooch Pond on Thursday, Aug. 15. Dogs under 50 lbs can swim with free rein of the swimming pool.

Season passes are available now, and rates vary based on being a Dublin resident, your school district + how many people are in your household.

Admission must be pre-purchased online for Grandview Heights Municipal Pool. | Photo by Grandview Heights

Grandview Heights Municipal Pool, 1350 Goodale Blvd.

Sunbathe or play in the heart of Grandview with lap lanes, diving boards, shallow and deep ends, and water slides. Toys are permitted in the pools as well.

Pool chairs are available on the lawn and pool deck, but guests can bring their own seating if they’d like.

Pro tip: Children under three years old get in for free.

Bonus: Hanna, here. I recommend a day at The Scioto Mile Fountain if you haven’t been out to see the renovations yet. It’s free and open to the public, and when I visited I saw so many kids having a blast. Plus, don’t forget about our guide to Zoombezi Bay, which is just as fun for adults as it is for kiddos.

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Events

Monday, June 17

Danielle Ponder | Monday, June 17 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District | $20 | Listen to the R&B and soul artist from New York perform hits from her debut album “Some of Us Are Brave.”

Tuesday, June 18

Blanton’s Bourbon Tasting | Tuesday, June 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Savor Pint, 4440 Indianola Ave., Columbus | $30-$60 | Sample a variety of Buffalo Trace bourbons, and check out a collection of eight stoppers.
Potters Wheel Workshop | Tuesday, June 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St. Ste. 101, Pickerington | $50 | Tickets include one beer, cider, or N/A beverage and a hands-on pottery wheel creation.

Wednesday, June 19

Candles & Corks | Wednesday, June 19 | 4-8 p.m. | Worthington Candle Works, 646 High St., Worthington | $40 | Create a custom scented candle and sample wines from House Wines while it dries.
Photo 101 - Camera Basics, Buttons, and Beyond | Wednesday, June 19 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Midwest Photo, 2887 Silver Dr., Columbus | $20 | Learn the basics of photography and how to operate your camera.

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News Notes

Weather

A heat wave is headed our way, with temperatures soaring into the 90s for the majority of the week. Columbus is on track to have a new record for the most 90-degree days in June. (10TV)

Community

Many township roads throughout Franklin County will get a facelift this year thanks to the resurfacing program by the Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Repairs should be completed by October — see if your road is in the mix. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Eat

Mikey’s Late Night Slice is closing its Olde Towne East location at 892 Oak St. on Wednesday, June 26. A new concept by Brad Hobbs, who manages popular spots like Pecan Penny’s and The Walrus, will take over the space. (614now)

Holiday

Commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19th at the Kings Arts Complex from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a community yard sale, food, live music, vendors to shop, and a poetry slam.

Trending

Cedar Point camels made national news after they escaped from their enclosure and roamed freely at the theme park. No one was harmed, and the camels were safely returned to their barnyard space. (USA Today)

Sports

Looking for updates on the Cincinnati Bengals minicamp? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Bengals with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Finance

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Eat

Catching up at the Commons

Catching up at the Commons: Food Truck Food Court edition

Be ready to wait in line for at least 10 minutes due to large crowds. | Photo by CBUStoday

Hanna, here. After visiting the Food Truck Food Court at the Columbus Commons, I felt such a sense of community. Everyone was happily mingling, enjoying the sunshine, and choosing which local food truck they’d be eating for lunch.

I talked with many people at the Commons, ranging from corporate workers to vendors at the Pearl Market (which operates every Thursday during the Food Court) and even an intern helping out at the Veggie Van.

Check out our interview to see which food trucks have the most fans and what folks really think about the weekly gathering.

Looking to try it for yourself? It’s open every Thursday through October from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the food truck options include Taesty’s, Fetty’s, and Zaki. I parked in the Columbus Commons Main Garage at 55 E. Rich St., and there were plenty of open spaces.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I’m heading to Miami this week, and I’m shocked the weather will be cooler in South Beach than in Columbus. If you’re looking avoid the heat, try one of these 10 indoor activities in CBUS.

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