The Columbus Area Aquatic Center has a capacity of 792 swimmers. The outdoor, heated pool has a water surface area of 12,731 square feet and a volume of 389,110 gallons. Its beach style "zero-depth" entry is 124 feet wide and leads to a 12'6" diving area. It contains a one meter diving board, room for a future drop slide addition, 6 lanes x 25 yd lap area, plunge area for the water slide with room for the addition of an inner-tube flume. The water slide has a length of 135 feet, a drop of 17.2 feet and an average grade of 13.89%. The interactive water activities include and SCS Arch Jet, SCS Bar Jet and an SCS Pipe Fall each with individual moveable valves. Youngsters will enjoy themselves on the large Tot Slide and the individual grouped geysers. Swimmers of all ages may sit back in one of the many lounge chairs in the sun or under one of the many huge fun umbrellas to enjoy the cool shade. You'll never go hungry when visiting the concession stand at the aquatic center. Snack and dinner items including your favorite ice cream are served each and every day.