70+ Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds
60+ of the Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds (Alphabetized by City)
Cleveland is blessed to have some really awesome playgrounds and we are so excited to dedicate this blog post to all our favorites in, and around Cleveland. If you're looking for the Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds, you're going to love this post!
Since there are so many great playgrounds in the Cleveland area, we have organized this blog post by cities in alphabetical order. Use the table above to move to the section of the blog with that city’s playgrounds.
You can click the name of each playground in this post, and it will take you to the Google Map listing for the playground. The address is also below each heading. Lastly, you'll find some important details for each playground underneath the photos.
There's also a Google Map listing below (available on Desktop view only) to help you scan the area for playgrounds. Clicking the Google Map listing will not take you to the section of the blog where the playground is described. It's just meant to help you scan the area when you're out and about, and to help when you're desperately searching "best playground near me" 🤣.
We hope this post inspires you to go on a hunt for the best Cleveland area playgrounds!
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds:
Avon Playgrounds
Eagle Point Park
39115 Detroit Road, Avon OH
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Treehouse themed park
Slides 🛝
Swings (no baby swings )
Port-a-potty
Every Child's Playground
36265 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
(See it on instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Fire station play structure with slides
Swing zipline (only one in the Cleveland area )
Swings and double-person swings
Spinning structures
Interactive game structure
Nature play area
Climbing structures
Port-A-Potty
Schwartz Park
35001 Schwartz Road, Avon, OH 44011
(See it on Instagram)
We think this is one of the Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds in Avon because it has a unique ropes course, a cute playhouse, slides, climbing cubes, a fun spinner, and one of our favorite parts, the mommy and me swing.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Unique Ropes Course
Cute Playhouse
Slides
Climbing Cubes
Fun Spinner
Mommy & Me Swing
Public Restrooms
Pavilion
Northgate Park
2155 Eaton Dr, Avon, OH 44011
(See it on Instagram)
We love this playground! There's a fun two-person sitting zip line. A pirate ship to climb inside. A nice rock wall (rock walls are my son's favorite). There's also a great trail that loops around a cute pond with a fountain and also a covered pavilion with picnic tables.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Two-person sitting zip line
Pirate Ship
Rock wall for Climbing
Trail that leads to a cute fountain pond
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds:
Avon Lake Playgrounds
Overlook Park & Splash Pad
160 Forest Boulevard, Avon Lake, OH
(See it on instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Newer playground geared toward older kids with an obstacle course
Smaller structure for littles
Swing sets
Splash pad
Lots of trees for shade, few picnic tables
NO Bathrooms/Port-a-potties
Weiss Field Park
33401 Webber Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Baseball theme
Not too big, not too small
Roller slide
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Bay Village Playgrounds
Karen’s way playspace
28492-28648 Lake Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 Bay Village, Ohio
The Cleveland Metroparks has done it again!
This is the new Karen’s Way Play Space at Huntington Beach in Bay Village.
This is exactly what this space was missing.
The new play is an accessible play space, featuring nature-inspired play and interactive elements.
There are
💜 two zip lines
❤️ water feature
💙 double person swings
💚 climbing obstacle course
💛 music play
And more.
There is no large structure so the space is very open and easy to keep an eye on the kiddos.
Bradley Park
Bay Village, Ohio
The playground is kinda hidden behind the tennis court 🎾 so if you go and can't find it, locate the tennis courts and walk around them.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Lots of climbing structures
Slides 🛝
Swings
Spinning elements
Separate play areas for older kids and little littles
Public bathroom
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Beachwood Playgrounds
Preston's Hope
26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, Ohio
(See more photos on instagram)
Oh my--we LOVE Preston's H.O.P.E.! It's 60,000 sq feet of fun! It's an amazing playground, AND it's wheelchair accessible. ❤️
We think it's one of the best Cleveland area playgrounds on the east side.
Some of our favorite things here are
-The dinosaur play pit.
-Tiny town with buildings you can go inside.
-castle theater (my kids love putting on little shows for us here).
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Dinosaur play pit
Tiny town with buildings to play in
Castle theater for putting on shows
Summer Hours Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Berea Playgrounds
Parknoll Playground
12 Stonesthrow Dr, Berea, OH 44017
(See it on instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Large slides
Play structure for small kids & a larger structure for bigger kids
Plenty of different climbing structures
Baby swings & regular swings
Shaded picnic tables
Port-a-potty
John Mucklo Playground at Coe Lake
Coe Lake, Berea, OH 44017
(See it on instagram)
One of the best parts about this playground is that Coe Lake is right next door! Plus, downtown Berea is so super cute!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Pirate ship structure
Zipline
Large picnic pavilion
Beautiful lake with trails
Swings
Public Bathrooms
Rocket Ship Playground at
Dora Lee Payne Park
235 Riveredge Pkwy, Berea, OH 44017
(See it on Instagram)
This playground was in one of our first posts (Unique Playgrounds) on the blog!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Rocket ship theme 🚀
Fun slides
Spinning ride
Large field for chasing/ball tossing
Set back from any main roads
Only ONE port-a-potty on the other side of the park by the baseball fields
No tables
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Brecksville Playgrounds
Andrew's Nature Play
9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
(See it on Instagram)
I really love the layout of this playground! It's open and spaced out, but not so much that I can't safely keep an eye on my kiddos while they play. There's balance equipment, swings, a fun slide, a climbing tree, and lots of room for the kids to run around and have fun.
There's also a large pavilion and a good number of picnic tables, so you can pack a lunch and enjoy the day.
FYI the bathrooms are located across the street near the nature center.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Balance Equipment
Swings
Slide
Large Pavilion & picnic tables
Public Bathrooms across the street
Kids Quarters and play
BRECKSVILLE, OH
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Fun slide with a tunnel that runs underneath
Swings
Small zipline
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Broadview Heights Playgrounds
Broadview Heights Splash Park
9543 Broadview Rd,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(See it on Instagram)
We LOVE finding playgrounds that are next to splash pads. And this one is really awesome! It's a fenced-in splash pad with a playground right next to it. The playground isn't huge, but there's plenty of room for fun to be had.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Splash pad next to it
Sandpit with diggers
Public Bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Brooklyn Playgrounds
Marquardt Park
4768 Brookhigh Dr, Brooklyn, OH 44144
(See it on Instagram)
This type of Playground is called a Hedra system, and it's the first one in the State of Ohio!
This unique geometric configuration and continuous circuits create a hive of evolving play that encourages exploration.
The structure is not huge, so it's easy to keep an eye on your kids.
There are a few swings at this playground.
There is a nice path that walks through the woods.
And a bathroom
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Unique, 1 of a kind play structure
Swings
Nice trail through the woods
Public Bathrooms
Large open field nearby
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Brunswick Playgrounds
North Park Brunswick Playground
3595 Grafton Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Obstacle course
Nice and tall curvy slides
Super cool net bridge
Smaller playground with baby swings over by the pavilion
Beautiful lake right behind it (stocked with frog, turtles, ducklings, and huuuuuge fish!
NEURA PARK
Neura Park, Center Road, Brunswick, OH
(See it on instagram)
Neura Park is an inclusive playground. This is definitely one of the largest playground we have visited. With two types of zip-lines, swings, rock wall, accessible merry-go-round, large structure with awesome slides, music station and so much more.
They also have soft ground instead of mulch which we always love and the playground is mostly fenced in.
Definitely add this to your summer playground bucket list!
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Chagrin Falls Playgrounds
South Russell Village Park (Called Wood Playground on Google Maps)
1003 Bell St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(See it on instagram)
Nature-themed playground with a nice-sized obstacle course, swings, and a play structure with a fun slide.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Nature-themed
Obstacle/ropes course
Swings
Play structure
Slide
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Chesterland Playgrounds
Patterson Fruit Farm
11414 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Barn themed playground
AWESOME tube slides
Great market next door with amazing donuts!
Public bathrooms
Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park
7940 Cedar Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
(See it on Instagram)
It’s not huge but it’s super cute! It has a sand digger with a huge sand pit which is always a huge hit for the kids (not always the adults 😝).
There’s also a small rock wall, slide, playhouse, tunnels, rope climb, and swing.
It looks like there are some fun trails to explore with a cute wooden bridge but they were closed off when we were there. It’s definitely on our list to explore next time!
There is also a covered pavilion, bathrooms, and a large parking lot.
If you’re on the east side of Cleveland, this nature play is worth a visit!
Best Cleveland Playgrounds
(Best playgrounds in the city of Cleveland)
Lindsey Family Play Space
1 Upper Edgewater Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
🧗♀️ Rock Walls
💙 A Bubble Wall
🚇 Tunnels
💃 LOTS of Climbing Nets
🏖 Sand Table & Pit
🌳 A Natural Tunnel
🌻 Nature Balancing Structures
Beach Access Nearby
Picnic Tables & Benches
Public Bathrooms
Clark Field park
Cleveland, OH 44113
(See it on Instagram)
There is honestly so much here, and it’s nice and open, which makes it easy to keep an eye on kids.
We love that this playground is connected to the towpath, and we plan on bringing our bikes next time.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
✅ Double swings
✅ Saucer swings
✅ Super slide (metal, but my kids love metal slides )
✅ Several different spinning devices
✅ Splash pad (not open for the season yet)
✅ Climbing structures
✅ Soft ground
✅ Open bathrooms
✅ Loop trail for bikes & scooters (the trail is connected to the towpath for a longer ride)
✅ Benches and tables
✅ Checker boards (bring your own pieces)
DRAKEFIELD PARK
15651 Drakefield Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
(See it on Instagram)
The new Drakefield playground has a fun firefighter theme and it’s ADA-accessible.
The structure for the older kids resembles a fire tower and features three slides, monkey bars, and other climbing elements.
The structure for the younger kids resembles a fire engine. 🚒 It’s super cute!
I was really happy to see that they have a swing set with a double person swing. I loved these when my kiddos were little. 💕
I was a bit surprised that they went with metal slides, so keep that in mind if you’re thinking about going on a really hot day. 😬
This new playground is in honor of Lt. Richard Petras, a Cleveland firefighter and Silsby Road resident, who passed away in 2020.
We can’t wait to see all the improvements coming to the rest of the West Park playgrounds over the next few years! 👏🏻
FYI there are NO public restroom and it’s street parking only.
There is a really nice library down the street where you can use the restroom.
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Cleveland Heights Playgrounds
Denison Park
1015 Quarry Dr, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Multiple climbing layers
Two awesome slides
Lots of various climbing elements
Baseball, soccer fields, basketball court
Public bathroom
Forest Hill Park
68139001, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Newly renovated
Roller slide
Rock wall
Obstacle course
2 Saucer swings
Brava universal swing (hammock-like swing)
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Cuyahoga Heights Playgrounds
BACCI PARK
5181 Canal Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
(See it on Instagram)
This playground has the TALLEST slide I’ve ever seen at an outdoor playground.
The kids loved climbing the ropes that lead up to the tall slide, playing with the fun music equipment, spinning on the carousel, and, of course, the swings!
It’s a nice size playground that is set away from busy roads. The only drawback is there doesn’t seem to be much for kids under 5.
This is a great park that has a larger structure for big kids and a smaller structure for the littles.
It has a bunch of swings and a ZIPLINE!
There are bathrooms and benches but no picnic tables.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Swings
Zipline
Public Bathrooms
Benches
Large climbing structure
Cascade Park
387 Furnace St, Elyria, OH 44035
(See it on Instagram)
This playground is stunning and is an inclusive park.
There are slides and ramps, tons of music equipment, swings (even a double person swing) and a small splash pad (open seasonally)
A large pavilion and bathrooms.
Trails that lead to a waterfall
This is a great park that has a larger structure for big kids and a smaller structure for the littles.
It has a bunch of swings and a ZIPLINE!
There are bathrooms and benches but no picnic tables.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Inclusive park
Music equipment
Single & double person swings
Small splash pad
Large pavilion
Trails that leads to waterfalls
Public Bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Fairview Park Playgrounds
Grannis Park
Fairview Park, OH 44126
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Newer playground
Tucked away from busy roads
Medium-sized playgrounds
Lots of climbing elements
Tall slides, spinning elements
Variety of swings, including saucer swings
NO bathrooms
Street parking only
Nelson Russ Park
22323 MacBeth Ave, Fairview Park, OH 44126
(See it on Instagram)
Nelson Russ isn't your average playground. The city of Fairview Park, Ohio, really wanted to create a space that encouraged health & happiness. The end result was a beautiful park that encourages activity!
The park is surrounded by a walking loop (which is also great for scooters 😉) with a mixture of easy-to-use (FREE) workout equipment. In the middle of the loop, you'll find fun, unique playground equipment. My kids' favorite part is the zip line. They could spend all day on it!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Level X Climber (the structure with all of the ropes)
75' Zipline
Saucer swing & traditional swings
Covered pavilion
Exercise equipment
NO Port-A-Potty or public restrooms as of 7/19/23
BAIN PAVILION PLAYGROUND
W Park Dr, Fairview Park, OH 44126
(See it on Instagram)
It’s a beautiful nature-themed playground.
I’m a huge fan of @kompan.us play structures. My kids love the wooden nature structures they build, and they always seem to have a fun time when we end up at one of their playgrounds.
There’s a little obstacle course that my son loves, and a saucer swing that my daughter loves.
The new structure isn’t very toddler friendly, but they did leave one of the old play structures geared toward 2-5-year-olds.
Bain Park also has a fun trail that runs through the woods and leads to a pavilion. My kids love “hiking” the path and then running around in the pavilion at the end.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
🛝 Two fun spinning structure
🛝 Regular swings
🛝 Baby swing
🛝 Double-person swing
🛝 Play structure with slide
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Grafton Playgrounds
North Park
1230 Elm St, Grafton, OH 44044
(See it on Instagram)
This is the place to be. Super slides, fun music play, and a great splash pad,
Large pavilion and bathrooms
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Super slides
Fun music play
Splash pad
Large pavilion
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Highland Heights Playgrounds
Highland Heights Community Park
5905 Wilson Mills Rd, Highland Heights, OH 44143
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Giant tube slides
Rock wall
Multilevel Climbing Structures
Smaller play structure for little kids
Swings
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Hudson Playgrounds
Cascade Park
130 Lynn Dr, Hudson, OH 44236
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Tall tunnel slides
Large rock wall
2-5 yr old kid space
Beautiful walking trails
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Independence Playgrounds
Liberty Park
6363 Selig Blvd, Independence, OH 44131
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Super slides
TWO ziplines
Rock walls
Play structures for 2-5 yr olds
Swings
Safety town (sooo cute!)
Storywalk
Large pavilion
Public Bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Lakewood Playgrounds
Lakewood has SO many great playgrounds. It's like the playground hub! 🤣
Lakewood Park
14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Ropes course (biggest we've ever found!)
Beautiful lakeside trail
Solstice steps
Volley ball nets
Picnic tables
Skate park
Public bathrooms
Wagar Park
15900 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Play structures for younger and older kids
Three super slides
Rock wall
Swings
Kauffman Park
15450 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Super cute treehouse theme
Unique slides (no traditional swings)
Climbing obstacles
Water features (two hand crank pumps)
Nice trail for bikes/scooters
Picnic tables
Madison Park
13201 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
(See it on Instagram)
This park always reminds me of one of those huge indoor playgrounds, just outside.
It's so much fun, and there is a large structure for bigger kids and a smaller structure for the 2-5-year-olds and some baby swings and regular swings. A large covered bench in the middle of the playground makes it easy to keep an eye on your kids while staying in the shade.
There's also a nice bathroom instead of a porta potty like some parks.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Large structure for older kids, smaller one for 2-5 yr olds
Baby swings & traditional swings
Large covered bench area
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Lorain Playgrounds
(TEMP CLOSED - UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Lakeview Park
1800 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
(See it on Instagram)
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Lyndhurst Playgrounds
Brainard Park
1840 Brainard Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
(See it on Instagram)
The playground isn’t huge but it is FUN!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Awesome tunnels
Sand pit
Swings
Spinner
Spray park ($5 admission)
Lyndhurst Park
1341 Parkview Dr, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
(See it on Instagram)
This playground was recently remodeled. They kept the already existing playground equipment for the remodel, and added much more wheelchair-accessible equipment, which is amazing!
My kids were so excited about the new obstacle course that included a rock wall that twists and bends as you climb.
One of the added accessible elements is a nice ramp with music equipment at the top of the structure.
Another new addition is a zip line with a strapped in seat, so more kids can enjoy while staying safe. There's also an accessible swing set on site.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Recently remodeled
Wheelchair accessible equipment
Obstacle course
Accessible swing
Zipline
Music equipment
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Macedonia
Longwood Park
1566 E Aurora Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Newer playground
Climbing obstacles
Rock wall
Fun slides
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Mayfield Village Playgrounds
Parkview Playground
425 N Commons Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44143
(See it on Instagram)
The park also has a spray station attached to the water fountain for the kids to cool off at, work out equipment, corn hole (bring your own bags), ping pong table (bring your own paddles and balls), and bathrooms that are actually open.
It's an excellent playground for kids of all ages! Plus, they also have a great covered pavilion so you can pack a lunch/snacks for longer playground sessions.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Cube climbing slide
Unique shaped monkey bars
An "elevator"
Sand diggers
Music circle
Double person swings
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Medina Playgrounds
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Rock wall
Merry-go-round spinner
Climbing obstacle
Great swing options
Smaller structure for little ones
Covered pavilion
A lake to walk with a great story walk trail
Public bathrooms
Memorial Park
410 E Homestead St, Medina, OH 44256
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Large traditional wooden playground
Tire swing & regular swings
Not fully fenced in
KID SIZE basketball court
Picnic tables
Covered pavilion
Public bathrooms
Fred Greenwood Park
350 W Sturbridge Dr, Medina, OH 44256
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Not a large playground
Two structures, one for older kids, one for younger
Two curly slides
Swing set
Splash pad
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: New Russia Township Playgrounds
New Russia Township
Park & Nature Preserve
45877 Butternut Ridge Rd,
Oberlin, OH 44074
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Farm themed playground
TONS of double swings
Cute climbing structures (corn stalks, spiderwebs)
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: North Ridgeville Playgrounds
South Central Park
7565 Avon Belden Rd,
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Swings
Tall slide
Smaller structure for 2-5 yr olds
Storywalk trail
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: North Royalton Playgrounds
Memorial Park
14600 State Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
High curly slides
Rock walls
Lots of swing options
Mostly fenced in (two entrances/exits)
Fun obstacle course equipment
Smaller play structure for toddlers
Lots of shaded areas including picnic tables
Lots of benches
Beautiful lake with a little island you can access via bridge
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Olmsted Falls Playgrounds
Village Green Park
Columbia Rd & Water St,
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Not a huge playground
Splash pad
Basketball hoops
Nice pavilion
Quiet & relaxed atmosphere
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Orange Village Playgrounds (Chagrin Falls)
Orange Village Park
4600 Lander Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
"Trees" to climb
Double swings
Big & small play structures
Tons of slides (including my kids' favorite curly slide)
Beautiful trails
Gorgeous little Japanese stone garden
nature play at Holbrook Hollows
7250 Country Ln, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(See it on Instagram)
It’s not very big, but that didn’t seem to matter to my kids. They loved it! 🤩
There’s a fun slide, some unique climbing structures, a cute little tunnel, and space to run around.
We didn’t last very long thanks to the rain (my kids of course wanted to stay and play in it 🤪), but I’d still recommend a visit if you live nearby or find yourself on that side of town.
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: PAINESVILLE Playgrounds
Adventure Play at Jordan Creek Park
7250 Alexander Rd, Painesville, OH 44077
(See it on Instagram)
Adventure Play is considered a natural playground, and is part of the Lake Metroparks. Although my 5-year-old enjoys this park (ALOT), it is designed for kids 7+, and there are some things she can't do without my help.
Adventure Play has a HUGE rock wall, a zipline, a slackline forest, balancing obstacles, a 30-foot rope bridge, and so much more--all for FREE!
Another fun feature is all of the beautiful walking trails behind Adventure Play, including a storywalk and a fun creek that's perfect for skipping rocks.
Lastly, there's a large pavilion and NEW bathrooms.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Huge rock wall
Zipline
Slackline forest
Balancing obstacles
30-foot rope bridge
Beautiful walking trail with storywalk
Nature center
Large pavilion
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Parma Playgrounds
James Day Park and Warrior Course
11828 W Pleasant Valley Rd,
Parma, OH 44130
(See it on Instagram)
We are HOOKED on the Warrior Course at James Day Park (located inside of Nike Park)! The course is designed for kids 5+ yrs.
The course has all kinds of different obstacles for your kid to climb, run, and jump over. It's super cute with the start sign, arrows, and finish sign all painted on the ground.
There's also a great inclusive playground
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Awesome warrior course
Free mini-golf course (bring your own putters and golf balls)
Inclusive playground
Forestwood Park
5000 Forestwood Dr, Parma, OH 44134
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Zipline
Climbing & spinning structures
Swings
Just a couple of slides
Nice pavilion
Veterans Memorial Park
Parma, OH 44134
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Medium-sized playground
Lots of different climbing elements
Workout equipment for adults
Free Putt-putt course (bring your own clubs/golf balls)
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Pepper Pike Playgrounds
Pepper Pike Park
Pepper Pike Park, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Not a huge park
Lots of swings (including a double-person swing)
Lots of climbing elements
Covered pavilion
Fun trails nearby
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Rocky River Playgrounds
Linden Park
Linden Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Smaller playground
Really awesome tall slides
Climbing structures
Swings
Structure for smaller kids
Volleyball net (my kids use it as a sandbox when no one is playing on it 🤣)
Covered pavilions
Public Bathrooms
Rocky River Park
20250 Beach Cliff Blvd,
Rocky River, OH 44116
(See it on Instagram)
Who's ready for a pirate ship playground?! It's It'shuge, but it's great for little kids, and my kids love themed playgrounds.
Other aspects we love about Rocky River Park are the fun steps to climb up to get a beautiful view of Lake Erie, and the fun, little spot to play on the beach.
There's also a pavilion with picnic tables, so it's an excellent spot for a family lunch.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Pirate ship playground
Fun steps to climb to get a great view of Lake Erie
Fun little beach
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Shaker Heights Playgrounds
Around The World Playground
16500 Van Aken Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
(This is the library address. It's adjacent to it)
(See it on Instagram)
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Completely fenced in
Two playground sections, one for 2-5yr olds, and one for 5+yr olds
Library next door with public bathroom
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: StoW Playgrounds
SKIP PLAYGROUND
3870 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224
(See it on Instagram)
The large main structure is like nothing we’ve come across. It consists of two large towers that are connected by a climbing net. This was both of my kids’ favorite feature.
Other amazing things:
💙 Zipline
💙 Rope swing
💙 Obstacle course
💙 Double person swings
💙 Accessible swings
💙 Accessible carousel
💙 Toddler structure
💙 Sandpit
💙 Musical instruments
💙 Picnic tables
💙 Nice bathrooms
And more!
Honestly, this is probably the coolest playground we’ve been to, and I think it was totally worth the 45-minute drive.
S.O.A.R PARK
5027 Stow Rd, Stow, OH 44224
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This is a great playground that is accessible which is always a huge plus.
The playground is very large and includes ramps, music stations, hands-on-equipment, various types of swings, slides, and so much more. One of my favorite things is the squishy ground instead of the traditional mulch. 👏🏻
It’s far away from busy roads, has picnic tables, and nice restrooms.
This playground is definitely worth checking out if you find yourself looking for playgrounds around Stow.
S.O.A.R. (Stow Accessible Outdoor Recreation) Playground
Kidstation playground
4200 Fishcreek Rd, Stow, OH 44224
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It’s a fairly large playground with a section for both younger and older kids.
The big red spinner was a huge hit. They also had some cute fire trucks that my kids loved. 🚒
There is a little safety town area, so you can bring scooters or bikes to ride around on.
This playground has a parking lot, a covered pavilion, and a port-a-potty.
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Strongsville Playgrounds
Surrarrer Park
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There’s a structure for the bigger kids, and one for the smaller kids suggested for age 2-5.
A good amount of climbing elements and tons of slides.
They even have a zipline!
A variety of swings including a two-person swing.
A covered pavilion and a decent-sized parking lot.
There is only a porta potty at this park.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Newer playground
Two structures, one for bigger kids, one for littles 2-5yrs old
Lots of climbing elements
Tons of slides
Zipline!!
Variety of swings including two-person swing
Covered pavilion
Port-a-potty only
Castletown Playground (CLOSED FOR REBUILD)
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THIS PLAYGROUND WAS TORN DOWN AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REBUILT!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Traditional style, wooden playground
Great for hide & seek
Very big
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: South Euclid Playgrounds
Bexley Playground
1630 Wrenford Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
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This playground has some fun slides, a rock wall that doubles as a fun painted mural, a variety of different swings, and plenty of room to run around and have fun!
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Rock wall
Variety of swings
Fenced in
Picnic tables
Pavilion
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: University Heights Playgrounds
Walter Stinson Community Park
2301 Fenwick Rd,
University Heights, OH 44118
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PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Separate play structures for big and little kids
Lots of climbing elements
AWESOME nature play area
Water feature
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: VERMILION
SHEROD PARK
13406 W Lake Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089
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Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Westfield Center Village Playgrounds
Westfield Center Village Park
8712 N Leroy Rd, Westfield Center, OH 44251
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The nature themed equipment was beautiful, the playground was quiet and peaceful, and we had the most enjoyable time. ♥️
By far my kids favorite part was the huge rope swing.
Okay, it was my favorite, too. 😂
You can stand or sit on the rope swing. You control how high you go by shifting your weight. I’ve never seen anything like it! Of course, I tried it out, too. 🤪
The playground isn’t huge, but there were a few different climbing structures, a fun slide, a fun one person spinner, and on the other side of the playground there were swings.
There’s also a nice trail that makes a loop around the whole park. It was nice and serene, and we spotted a few 🐸 on our walk which made my six year old extra happy.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Nature themed equipment
Rope swing
Single person spinner
Swings
Nice trail
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Westlake Playgrounds
Clague Park
Westlake, OH 44145
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This playground has all the bells and whistles AAAAND it’s accessible! 🎉
This is a large playground, but the layout makes it feel relaxed. Since it’s brand new, I’m sure it’ll be busy this summer.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
💜 2 ziplines! A traditional zipline and a seated zipline with straps (my daughter’s favorite)
💚 fun slides built into the sides of hills
🤍 music equipment
🧡 tube slides
💗 bridges
💞 swings, traditional, baby, double person, and Accessible
💖 spinning equipment with climbing ropes
💙rock walls
🌳 TONS of picnic tables and lots of trees for shading
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Westlake Recreation Park
28955 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145
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It isn't a new playground, but it's full of so much fun, not too large, and far from any busy streets. Those are all huge pluses in my book!
There is also an awesome hill nearby that my littles run up and down EVERY visit.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Large curly tube slide & other slides
Lots of swings, baby swings, and four accessible swings
Large climbing structure (we call it the Blue Web)
Storybook trails
Pavilions
Public bathrooms
Best Cleveland Area Playgrounds: Willoughby Playgrounds
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd,
Willoughby, OH 44094
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Technically, this is a nature play and not a traditional playground. But it's too much fun to not add to this list! This is probably the biggest nature play we’ve ever been to. There are so many fun ways to explore and to help your littles’ imaginations run wild.
I suggest bringing an extra pair of clothes since there are water pumps, sand, mud (from the garden), and a lot of other nature elements.
It’s such a beautiful experience getting to watch your kids learn and have fun with all things nature.
The Penitentiary Glen also has a wonderful nature center with an indoor play area, a raptor center to see all kinds of birds, and awesome trails.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Nature play
Sand/mud station
Build your own wooden structure station
Lots of beautiful green spaces
Indoor play area
Raptor center
Awesome trails
Public bathrooms
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