15 Best Toddler Friendly Playgrounds in Northeast Ohio
This list is compiled of some of our favorite toddler friendly playgrounds. Over the last year, a toddler friendly playground list has been the number one ask in our DM’s. I’ve been trying to create it for a while now, but every time I have gone to make it, I start overthinking what makes a playground toddler friendly. I even did a quick poll to figure out what others look for and got so many different answers! 🤪
So, rather than belabor this post any longer (and keep you all waiting forever!) I decided to just put playgrounds that I would take my toddler-aged children to. I’d encourage you to take the time to read through each description to see if it aligns with what you feel is a toddler-friendly playground.
1. EVERY CHILD'S PLAYGROUND
36265 DETROIT RD, AVON, OH 44011
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Between the cute playhouses, Mommy and Me swings, and the very open layout with no large structures, we think Every Child’s Playground is the #1 toddler friendly playground in the Cleveland area.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Swings and double-person swings
Spinning structures
4 Person We-Saw
Interactive game structure
Nature play area
Climbing structures
Wheelchair accessible carousel
Cute house play structures
Swing zipline (IS NOT very toddler friendly)
Nice bathrooms
Partially turf and partially mulch.
2. OLMSTED FALLS PLAYGROUND NEAR LIBRARY
8100 MAPLEWAY DR, OLMSTED FALLS, OH 44138
I’m hesitant to include this one because it doesn’t have a bathroom, but every time I share about this playground, people comment how much they love it for their toddlers. It is right next to the library, so as long as you go during library hours, you can use the bathroom there.
This playground is such a great size for toddlers, and they fit a lot of equipment into the space even though it’s smaller.
It’s open and easy to keep an eye on your littles without having to chase them around the whole time. There are also no huge slides or climbing structures.
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
NO BATHROOMS, but it is right next to the library. I suggest going during library hours.
3. MAYFIELD HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND (FULLY FENCED)
6080 MARSOL RD, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124
A FULLY FENCED playground is sooo hard to come by. If that’s what you’re looking for in a toddler friendly playground then 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. This playground does have some tall slides but we still think its a great toddler friendly playground since it’s fully fenced, has lots of shade, rubber ground, two-person swings, and it’s not a huge playground.
The Mayfield Heights playground has so many great features!
Play structure geared toward 2-5 year olds
Play structure 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!
Poured Rubber Surfacing
4. SCHWARTZ PARK
35001 SCHWARTZ ROAD, AVON, OH 44011
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PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Unique Ropes Course
Cute Playhouse
Slides
Climbing Cubes
Fun Spinner
Mommy & Me Swing
Public Restrooms
Pavilion
5. KAUFFMAN PARK
15450 DETROIT AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
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PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
A super cute treehouse theme, set far back from any busy roads, and it features a water element.
This one is good for toddlers but not ideal for babies as it doesn’t have any baby swings.
If you are familiar with Lakewood’s huge Lakewood Park playground but not a fan of its size, this playground has the same vibe (built by the same playground builders) but on a much smaller scale.
Unique slides
Small Climbing obstacles
Water features (two hand-crank pumps)
Nice trail for bikes/scooters
Picnic tables
Mulch ground
Bathrooms
6. nEW RUSSIA TOWNSHIP
PARK & NATURE PRESERVE
45877 BUTTERNUT RIDGE RD,
OBERLIN, OH 44074
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My kids always loved a good themed park when they were toddlers. This is a larger park, but it’s not huge and doesn’t have any crazy high slides. It also has the most double-person swings we’ve ever seen at a playground, and those were always a big hit when our kiddos were toddlers.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Farm-themed playground
TONS of double swings
Cute climbing structures (corn stalks, spiderwebs)
7. MARTIN PARK
3900 KINGS MILL RUN,
ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116
We love that this is tucked away in a neighborhood and not by any busy roads. It’s also smaller and very open so we found it easy to keep an eye on littles.
This playground actually had a complete rebuild last year, so it’s basically brand NEW!
There’s a cool carousel spinner, a saucer swing, a climbing structure, and swings.
This park also has a loop trail which is perfect for scooters and bikes, a small basketball court, a covered patio with picnic tables, restrooms 🚽, Mulch ground, and a small parking lot.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Carousel Spinner
Saucer Swing
Swings
Climbing Structure
Covered Patio with Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Mulch Ground
8. PEPPER PIKE PARK
PEPPER PIKE PARK, PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124
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PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Smaller park
Lots of swings (including a double-person swing)
Lots of climbing elements
Covered pavilion
Fun trails nearby
Public bathrooms
Poured Rubber Surface
9. ROCKY RIVER PARK
20250 BEACH CLIFF BLVD,
ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116
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Who's ready for a pirate ship playground?! It's not huge, 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 with a great view of Lake Erie
Fun little beach
Double-person swing
Wheelchair Accessible Carousel
Public Restrooms
LARGER TODDLER FRIENDLY PLAYGROUNDS
The next few playground suggestions are larger parks that I feel can sometimes be overwhelming for little ones, but they also seem to be some of my kids' absolute favorites.
These playgrounds do have a lot of great options for toddlers, so I wanted to include them. These were playgrounds that we usually only visited when my husband was able to come with us (having one set of eyes for both kids stressed me out!).
10. CLAGUE PARK
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
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This playground has all the bells and whistles AAAAND it’s accessible! 🎉 This is on the larger side, but the layout does make it feel a bit more relaxed.
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
11. LIBERTY PARK
6363 SELIG BLVD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
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This playground has been a go-to since our kids were so little. It has an area designed or kids 2-5 which is also next to a safety town with little houses that my kids have always loved running around or riding their scooters on.
It's also next to the public library, which is always nice on hotter days because we can go inside and cool down a bit if needed.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Super slides
TWO ziplines
Rock walls
Play Structures for 2-5 yr olds
Swings
Sand Table
Safety town (sooo cute!)
Storywalk
Large pavilion
Public Bathrooms
Rubber Ground Surface
12. 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
This is definitely a larger park but a huge portion of this playground is geared toward the toddler age, including double person swings.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Zipline (one regular and one inclusive)
Mini play train
Large slides
Climbing structures
Tons of swing options (including double person swings)
Music equipment
Wheelchair accessible merry-go-round
Wheelchair accessible Innova Rocker
Rubber Ground Surface
Public Restrooms
13. PRESTON'S HOPE
26001 S WOODLAND RD, BEACHWOOD, OHIO
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We LOVE all the playhouses that you can go inside at Preston’s Hope. This is an older playground that could use some TLC, but that has never stopped my kids from enjoying it. My daughter still asks all the time when we can go play here because it’s one of her favorites.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
-Dinosaur play pit.
Tiny town with buildings you can go inside.
-Castle Theater (my kids love putting on little shows for us here).
14. LAKEWOOD PARK
14532 LAKE AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
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LAKEWOOD PARK has it all, a play structure designed for kids ages 2-5, double-person swings, climbing structures, spinning equipment, and they’ve even added a small splash pad now.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Beautiful lakeside trail
Solstice steps
Volleyball Nets
Picnic tables
Skate park
Public bathrooms
15. Sebastian’s Playground
6679 SOM Center Road, Solon, OH 44139
This is another completely fenced-in playground that was built brand new and opened summer 2025. It’s simply amazing!
There is one big climbing structure that I would say isn’t very toddler-friendly (depending on your toddler, of course), but everything else at this park seems very toddler-friendly.
This all-inclusive and FULLY fenced-in playground is dedicated in honor and loving memory of Sebastian Botirius.
Sebastian loved playgrounds, and that inspired his parents to launch a campaign to build a playground to accommodate children of all abilities.
PLAYGROUND FEATURES & MUST KNOWS:
Wheelchair Accessible Merry-Go-Round
Lots of shade
Pay car
Play Dino with small slide
Music play
Saucer swing
Turf Ground
