Cincinnati Recreation Commission Vision:
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will excel in the delivery of
recreational services to the people of Cincinnati.
Aquatic Division Mission:
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission Aquatic Division will provide fun, safe, quality aquatic-related programming and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of Cincinnati. CRC’s 27 aquatic facilities throughout Cincinnati will
provide customer friendly environments with affordable and diverse activities which meet the needs of the community’s citizens.
History / Information:
CRC has taken numerous service reductions since 2001. We have closed 25 pools in the last 10 years. Our aquatics plan continues to upgrade our remaining facilities. To support our Aquatics Division facilities and programs, mail a tax-deductible donation to:
CRC Foundation-Aquatics
805 Central Ave., Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
• In 2010 we will open our new Evanston Pool at 3204 Woodburn Ave. 45207
• In 2009 we opened Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Sprayground at Sawyer Point, Oyler Sprayground and South Fairmount Sprayground.
• In 2008 we opened Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Center at Dunham and Otto Armleder Memorial Family Aquatic Center at Hirsch.
• The average age of CRC pools is 30 years.
• Each season we hire 250 staff that help us "Work the Water Better."
• CRC lifeguards as a group average 204 preventative rescues a season.
• Our annual city-wide swim meet hosts 500 swimmers.
