10 New Playgrounds to Visit in the Greater Cleveland Area 2025
Over the past year, Northeast Ohio has been leveling up its play spaces, with brand-new playgrounds and exciting expansions popping up in and around the Cleveland area. These aren’t just the metal slides and wobbly seesaws we grew up with in the ‘90s. Today’s playgrounds are next-level, packed with splash pads, climbing structures, zip lines, and features that make them feel more like mini amusement parks (minus the crazy admission and food prices!).
If you’re looking for fresh places to take the kids, we’ve rounded up 10 of the newest and coolest playgrounds in the Cleveland area that are worth a visit this summer!
.1. BEACHWOOD PLAYGROUND
25125 FAIRMOUNT BLVD., BEACHWOOD, OH
East Side friends, you hit the playground jackpot! 🎉 This brand-new fenced-in playground is a dream come true for kids who love to climb, swing, and explore. And when we say huge, we mean HUGE—this place is packed with features that will keep little adventurers busy for hours.
Now, quick heads-up: while it’s mostly fenced in, there’s one entrance with a gate and another side that’s open—so not totally escape-proof for your little runners. But with this many epic play features, they won’t want to leave anyway! 😉
Here’s what makes this spot a must-visit playground in Northeast Ohio:
🛝 Sky-high fun: A 25-foot-tall tower for ultimate climbing adventures
🛝 Sandy adventures: A massive sandbox for digging and building
🛝 Safe landings: Poured rubber ground for softer falls
🛝 Climbing challenge: The Trekfit Summit Climber (first in Ohio!)
🛝 Inclusive play: A wheelchair swing + an accessible zip line
🛝 Make some noise: Interactive music equipment
🛝 Double the fun: A two-person swing so besties can swing together
🛝 Zoom away: A zip line for thrill-seekers
🛝 Next-level climbing: A huge climbing structure to conquer
🛝 Comfy playtime: Shade umbrellas for hot summer days
🛝 Essential amenities: Bathrooms + a pavilion with tables for snacks & breaks
🛝 Unique thrills: A rope swing (my personal fave) & an elevator (my daughter’s top pick!)
This playground sets the bar high for new play spaces in Greater Cleveland—so grab the sunscreen, pack some snacks, and check it out! 🌞
2. Coventry Peace Playground
2843 Washington Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Brand-new and absolutely amazing—this playground just opened in February 2025! 🤩
My kids were obsessed with climbing inside and outside the giant Cardinal (yep, it’s a whole play structure!) before zooming down the super-fast slide. And if your crew loves a good thrill, they’ll be all over the rope swing and zip line—both kid-approved favorites.
While this new playground isn’t quite as large as the old one, I actually think that’s a win—it’s so much easier to keep an eye on your kiddos without them disappearing behind a maze of equipment.
🚽 Restroom situation? We didn’t spot any on-site, but the library is right next to the parking lot, making it a convenient backup.
This is definitely a must-visit new playground in Northeast Ohio—perfect for burning off energy in the best way possible! 🚀
3. STRONGSVILLE TOWN CENTER PLAYGROUND
18100 ROYALTON RD, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Playgrounds are our go-to when we’re looking for free, fun things to do in the spring in Cleveland with kids. This new playground opened at the end of 2024 and it’s one of the largest playgrounds in the area, and loads of fun. Here’s some of the features you’ll find at this playground.
💚 Two play structures—one for kids 2-5 and the other for kids 6-12.
💙 Climbing elements
🩷 HUGE slides
🧡 Multiple swing options, including saucer swing, baby swings, two-person swing, accessible swing
💛 Accessible carousel spinner
❤️ Accessible Innova Bridge (this is a bridge that you can rock back and forth on. Wheelchairs can be used on it)
🩵 Rubber ground
💜 Several spinning options
There’s also a lot of seating options, tables, really nice bathrooms, and there will be a water feature this summer (2025). If you love exploring new playgrounds, this is a must-visit! From what I read, this is an ADA-compliant playground. The playground is far back from the road and is next to the Strongsville Rec Center
4. ALLARDALE PARK
401 REMSEN RD, MEDINA, OH 44256
Medina is about a 35 minute drive from Cleveland proper. But if you find yourself in Medina looking for fun, free things to do with kids and the weather’s nice I would recommend Allardale Park. It’s not a huge playground, but we alwyas love a good themed playground and it was a lot of fun and also a really peaceful setting. There are also some nice hiking trails.
Playground Features:
🛝 Play tractor 🚜
🛝 HUGE tire swing (biggest tire swing I’ve ever seen 🤣)
🛝 Turf grass slide 🛝 (my kids’ favorite)
🛝 Balance course
🛝 Shaded picnic tables
5. EVERY CHILD'S PLAYGROUND
36265 DETROIT RD, AVON, OH 44011
The main part of this playground has been around for a few years now but last summer they added an awesome toddler area with the cutes play houses and an accessible carousel.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
-Cute house play structures
-Swing zipline (only one in the Cleveland area )
-Swings and double-person swings
-Spinning structures
-Interactive game structure
-4 person We-Saw
-Wheelchair-accessible carousel
-Nature play area
-Climbing structures
-Bathrooms
6. OLMSTED FALLS PLAYGROUND NEAR LIBRARY
8100 MAPLEWAY DR, OLMSTED FALLS, OH 44138
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Four person We-saw
Universal swing
Wheelchair accessible carousel
Swings
Slides
Small obstacle course
Wheelchair-accessible ramp on the main structure.
Poured Rubber Surfacing
Benches
I didn’t see any bathrooms, but it is next to the library. I’m sure you could use their restrooms (as long as the library is open).
7. Mayfield Heights Playground (Fully fenced)
6080 Marsol Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Looking for a fully fenced in playground? Then look no further! Mayfield Heights playground has you covered. When my kids were little littles, they were runners—so I know how valuable a fully-fenced in playground can be. And this one is loads of fun! We stumbled upon this brand new playground last summer, and it was an instant hit with our kids.
The Mayfield Heights playground has so many great features!
🛝 Play structure geared toward 2-5 year olds
🛝 Play structure (with huge slides!) geared toward 5-12 year olds
🛝 Accessible zip-line
🛝 Swings
🛝 Two person swings
🛝 Climbing structure
🛝 SHADE (love me a shaded playground!)
🛝 Picnic tables
🛝 Music equipment
🛝 Completely fenced in!
8. COE LAKE
COE LAKE, BEREA, OH 44017
Coe Lake has it all, including a new, amazing treehouse, two playgrounds, and beautiful trails that wrap around the lake.
The treehouse is intended for ALL ages and has a wheelchair lift and it’s the newest addition to this already amazing park.
There is also a beautiful trail to walk along while seeing the beautiful lake and fountain. It also looks like they do kayak rentals now but we haven’t done that yet.
They also have a pretty large playground with a zipline and a pirate ship playground 🏴☠️
9. BROOKLYN LIBRARY
7619 MEMPHIS AVE, BROOKLYN, OH 44144
Save this indoor playground for that next rainy day! This is a new FREE indoor playground and it isn’t something you see every day. We were so excited to see an actual playground in the brand-new Brooklyn library.
The new children’s space is the first of its kind in the 27-branch CCPL system. It’s not a very large playground, but my daughter had fun. They also have some toys available. The whole library is beautiful and inviting. There’s even a fireplace! They also have an Innovation Center maker space that provides free access to computers, software, and production equipment. We got to watch a 3D printer in action while we were there.
10. IMPETT PARK
3207 W 153RD ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44111
This brand new playground just opened in the fall 2024 and was built to be a playground for kids of all abilities.
The playground is ADA compliant.
A few playground highlights
🛝 Zipline (one regular and one inclusive)
🛝 Mini play train
🛝 Large slides
🛝 Climbing structures
🛝 Tons of swing options
🛝 Music equipment
🛝 Wheelchair accessible merry-go-round
🛝 Wheelchair accessible Innova Rocker
THat’s our list!
Cleveland’s playground scene is leveling up, and these brand-new spots are perfect for kids to climb, swing, and explore all year long! Whether you’re looking for the best playgrounds in Northeast Ohio with towering slides, zip lines, or inclusive play areas, this list has you covered.
Did we miss any? Send us a message—we love discovering and sharing the best kid-friendly spots in Cleveland! Be sure to bookmark this post and check back as we update with even more fun places to play. 🚀
P.S. Are you jonesing for even more awesome playgrounds? Then check out our list of 80 Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds.
