Water You Doing this Spring? ~by Evan Markley
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s the snow melts away and the redbuds bloom, visitors flock to Brown County to escape the stress life brings in 2022. For some, this is their first vacation in years. What better way to relax than to take a dip in a pool? You wouldn’t be able to last long in the many ponds, lakes, or outdoor pools, during the unpredictable Indiana spring days, but Nashville has several great indoor aquatic options. Those featured here include the Brown County YMCA, the Abe Martin Lodge, the Brown County Inn, Hotel Nashville, and the Quality Inn.
YMCA
While it may not be the first indoor pool that comes to mind, the YMCA has one of the most unique pools in all of Nashville. It is a beautiful 25 meter long, saltwater pool with a brand new, bright blue liner. Its temperature stays between 82 and 84 degrees, and it also features a sauna as well as a steam room. The steam room and sauna are some locals’ favorite spots to relax.
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The pool is great for weak swimmers as the deepest point is only 5ft, and there is a lifeguard on duty during pool hours. If you ask them, they will set up a basketball goal for you or your kids. For those who would like to exercise, there are lanes for lap swimming. The locker rooms are clean and have warm showers for after your swim. The Brown County Y is free for any member of any YMCA in the country. For those without a membership, the Brown County YMCA offers a reduced entry fee of $5 for adults and $12 for families of three or more for guests staying in a local hotel. This will also get you access to the entire facility, not just the pool.
Abe Martin Lodge
The Abe Martin Lodge boasts a dazzling indoor water park. It offers a water slide, splash pad, hot tub/whirlpool, lazy river, as well as a basketball goal and volleyball net for you and your little athletes.
