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Crocker Park Splash Zone
Photo courtesy of Lisa Schwan
When summer in Northeast Ohio arrives, the steamy
temperatures often leave families in search of ways to
cool off.
Whether you’re seeking a full-day trip
or a quick dip, fast thrills to relaxing
chills, there are some great waterthemed activities — that are affordable
or free — close to home. While we can’t
cover them all, read on for some highlights to add to your family’s summer
itinerary.
Make a Splash
Get all the thrills of a waterpark without
the long drive and high admission price
by visiting Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun
Park in Chardon, Clay’s Park in North
Lawrence or Water Works Family Fun
Center in Cuyahoga Falls.
Pioneer Waterland offers four sixstory high slides, swimming pool, Water
Cannon War Zone and a lazy river.
Situated around a 10-acre sand-bottom lake, Clay’s Park attractions include
two 150-foot Wet Willie slides, inflata-
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bles and separate small children’s area.
Water Works Family Fun Center
boasts a variety of slides, from larger
enclosed tube and open body slides to a
lazy river, waterfalls and geysers.
Looking for some free water fun for
the kids?
Don’t overlook local splash pads,
including one at Crocker Park in Westlake. Splash Pad, presented by Lake
Ridge Academy, is open daily and offers
kids an opportunity to cool down while
burning off some energy. As an added
bonus, most evenings, the pad transforms into a light show.
“The Splash (Pad) is a really fun place
for parents to bring their kids, whether
they’re out shopping for the day and
want to make a quick stop, or they plan
to spend a few hours there,” says Lisa
Schwan, director of communications for
Stark Enterprises.
Edgewater Park
Photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks
Watersports, Fast and Slow
Whether you’re more of the spectating
type or the kind who likes to jump in on
the action, watersport opportunities
abound in Northeast Ohio.
Check out Crooked River Adventures,
located in Kent, which offers canoe,
kayak and tube rentals for trips along
the Cuyahoga River to three destinations, all with easy-to-navigate routes
and beautiful views (don’t worry, return
transportation is provided). Additional
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in Norton to watch a free weekly performance by the Chippewa Lake Water
Ski Show Team. Shows take place
Wednesday evenings from mid-June
through August.
“It’s show skiing that can’t be had anywhere else in Ohio,” says Tom Melter,
team president. “We are the only competitive water ski show team in the state
— and we’re comprised of families.”
options include a guided tour, or having
a bike delivered to the paddling destination to make the return trip.
The Cleveland Metroparks’ Hinckley
Lake Boathouse & Store rents canoes,
kayaks, rowboats, motorized rowboats,
stand-up paddleboards, paddleboats
and pontoons for use on the park’s 90acre lake. The facility also offers refreshments, fishing tackle and bait.
If you’d rather watch the water thrills
from the shore, head to Emerald Lake
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Beaches, Great (Lakes) and Small
The shores of Lake Erie provide several
beaches from the east to the west. For
those a little farther south, sandy swim
areas are closer than you think.
For a magnificent view of Cleveland’s
skyline while you picnic and swim,
check out Edgewater Park, part of the
Cleveland Metroparks’ Lakefront Reservation, which was acquired by the parks
system last year. Edgewater offers a
900-foot swimming beach, playground,
pavilions and a nearby fishing pier.
“We’re proud to offer several very safe
areas for families to get out and enjoy
the water and summer weather,” says
Christy Szoke, Cleveland Metroparks’
aquatics facilities manager. “They’re
spread throughout Northeast Ohio so
they’re easy to get to for everyone. It’s
great for families, individuals, couples
and friends of all age groups.”
Go east and enjoy Lake Metroparks’
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. This
21-acre park features a beach with a
gradual slope and sandy bottom, according to Lake Metroparks’ website.
Visitors can also go kayaking, canoeing
and attend the special beach programs/festivals.
Families who don’t want to leave Fido
at home can use the designated “Dog
Swim Area,” which is located at the east
end of the beach.
Farther south, the 411-acre Portage
Lakes State Park, located in New
Franklin, offers visitors a variety of
water fun, including boating and fishing
on several lakes — Turkeyfoot Lake features a 900-foot public swimming
beach. The park also offers a dog park,
disc golf course, hiking trails and
several picnic areas to round out your
family’s day.
With summer around the corner, it’s
time to grab your towels and stock up
on sunscreen so your family will be
ready for these fun-in-the-sun
attractions.
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Northeast Ohio Parent brings you the
rundown of the area’s top summer outings!
The Medina Toy & Train Museum
7 Public Square, Medina
330-764-4455, ormandys.com/museum.htm
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-791-7114,
clevelandchildrensmuseum.org
The Merry-Go-Round Museum
301 Jackson St., Sandusky
419-626-6111,
merrygoroundmuseum.org
Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd., Cleveland
216-421-7350, clevelandart.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-421-8671
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland
216-231-4600, cmnh.org
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton
330-456-8207, profootballhof.com
Crawford Auto Aviation Collection
10825 East Blvd., Cleveland
216-721-5722, wrhs.org
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland
216-781-7625, rockhall.com
International Women’s Air & Space Museum
1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland
216-623-1111, iwasm.org
Historical Sites & Tours
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Museums
Akron Art Museum
1 S. High St., Akron
330-376-9185, akronartmuseum.org
The Bonfoey Gallery
1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-621-0178, bonfoey.com
Canton Classic Car Museum
123 6th St. SW, Canton
330-455-3603, cantonclassiccar.org
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave. N, Canton
330-453-7666, cantonart.org
Kent State University Museum
Corner of Main and Lincoln Streets, Kent
330-672-3450, kent.edu/museum
A Christmas Story House
3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland
216-298-4919,
achristmasstoryhouse.com
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood
216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org
AC & J Scenic Railroad
161 E Jefferson St., Jefferson
440-576-6346
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton
330-455-7043, mckinleymuseum.org
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Office: 2325 Stine Road, Peninsula
800-468-4070, cvsr.com
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The Farm at Walnut Creek
4147 CR 114, Sugarcreek
330-893-4200, thefarmatwalnutcreek.com
Lolly the Trolley
The Trolley Station for boarding tours is located at
the Powerhouse at Nautica on the West Bank of
Cleveland’s Flats. The Powerhouse is the red brick
building with the two tall smokestacks.
216-771-4484, lollytrolley.com
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Franklin Castle
4308 Franklin Blvd., Cleveland
GOODTIME III Excursion Ship
825 E, 9th St. Pier, North Coast Harbor,
Cleveland
216-861-5110, goodtimeiii.com
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath
330-666-3711, halefarm.org
Hastings Dairy
13181 Claridon Troy Road, Burton
440-635-0313, hastingsdairy.com
Mapleside Farms
294 Pearl Road, Brunswick
330-225-5577, mapleside.com
Roscoe Village
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton
740-622-7644, roscoevillage.com
St. Helena III Canal Boat Rides
155 E. Market St., Canal Fulton
330-854-2225,
cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
The Steamship Mather
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland
216-694-2000, glsc.org
Tree Frog Canopy Tours
21899 Wally Road, Glenmont
740-599-2662,
treefrogcanopytours.com
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Wildwood Cultural Center
7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor
440-974-5720,
cityofmentor.com
Nature &
Science
Centers
Akron Fossils and Science Center
2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road,
Copley
330-665-3466 akronfossils.com
Brecksville Nature Center
9000 Chippewa Creek Drive,
Brecksville
440-526-1012,
clevelandmetroparks.com
CanalWay Center
4524 East 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights
216-206-1000,
clevelandmetroparks.com
Great Lakes Science Center
Love LEGO bricks? See the special exhibition, LEGO Travel Adventure through
Sept. 7. Use your imagination and build the perfect dream machine to take you
wherever you want to go. Sign up for special LEGO-themed programs, too. Get
details at GreatScience.com.
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland
216-694-2000, glsc.org
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
28728 Wolf Road, Cleveland
440-871-2900, lensc.org
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland
216-321-5935, shakerlakes.org
Crown Point Ecology Center
3220 Ira Road, Bath
330-668-8992, crownpt.org
Nature Education Building
Buttermilk Falls Pkwy. Entrance, Mayfield Village
440-473-3370,
clevelandmetroparks.com
Garfield Park Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield
Heights
216-341-3152,
clevelandmetroparks.com
North Chagrin Nature Center
Off Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Willoughby
Hills
440-473-3370,
clevelandmetroparks.com
The Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland
440-946-4400, holdenarb.org
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler Road, Mansfield
419-884-4295 ohiobirdsanctuary.com
Rocky River Nature Center
(Cleveland Metroparks)
24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted
440-734-6660,
clevelandmetroparks.com
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
The Wilderness Center
9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot
330-359-5235, wildernesscenter.org
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
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Theatres
Weathervane Playhouse
1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron
330-836-2626,
weathervaneplayhouse.com
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S. Main St.,
Akron
330-253-2488,
akroncivic.com
Festivals, Fairs &
Concerts
Blossom Music Center
1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls
330-920-8040,
theblossommusiccenter.com
E.J Thomas Hall
198 Hill St., Akron
330-972-7570, uaevents.com
Hanna Theatre
2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland
greatlakestheater.org
Fridays & Saturdays, 6-8:30 p.m.
189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake
440-871-6880
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
12001 State Rt. 282, Nelson Ledge
Road Garrettsville
440-548-2716, nlqp.com
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
216-661-6500,
clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland
216-861-4080, nauticaflats.com
The Summer Market
July 25, 4-9 p.m.; July 26,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lake Road & Ohio 83, Avon Lake
thesummermarket.com
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland
216-862-8803,
greaterclevelandaquarium.com
The Kent Stage
175 East Main St., Kent
330-677-5005, thekentstage.com
Zoos & Aquariums
Music in the Park - Crocker
Park
African Safari Wildlife Park
267 S Lightner Road, Port Clinton
419-732-3606, africansafariwildlifepark.com
Cain Park- Evans Amphitheater
14591 Superior Road, Cleveland
Heights
216-371-3000, cainpark.com
House of Blues
308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-523-2583, houseofblues.com
Lock 3 in Akron
200 S. Main St., Akron
330-375-2877, lock3live.com
PlayhouseSquare: Allen, Ohio, Palace
and State Theatres
1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-771-4444, playhousesquare.org
The FEST
The FEST is a free family festival for
all ages held on Sunday, August 3,
noon-10 p.m. Live, national Christian
bands on stage, entertainment,
games, BMX shows, kids’ areas, opportunities for inspiring prayer, tents with
vendors from all over our area, giveaways, and your favorite festival foods.
28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, thefest.us
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Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena
Spectacular
July 9-13: Dinosaurs once again roam
the earth in this spectacular production, based on the award-winning
BBC television series.
Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court,
Cleveland
888-894-9424, theqarena.com
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The Farm at Walnut Creek
4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek
330-893-4200,
walnutcreekfarmohio.com
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
440-256-2122, lakemetroparks.com/
select-park/farmpark.shtml
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Monsoon Lagoon
1530 S. Danbury Road, Port Clinton
419-732-6671,
monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com
Pioneer Waterland
10661 Kile Road, Chardon
440-285-5200,
pioneerwaterland.com
Wildwater Kingdom
Rolling Ridge Ranch Animal Park
3961 CR 168, Millersburg
330-893-3777, visitrollingridge.com
Wagon Trails Animal Park
907 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE
(State Rt. 193), Vienna
330-539-4494, wagontrails.com
Clay’s Park
13190 Patterson St. NW, North
Lawrence
330-854-6691, clayspark.com
Clear Water Park
12712 Hoover Ave NW, Uniontown
330-877-9800,
akroncantonjellystone.com
Water Parks
Baylor Beach Park
8725 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre
330-767-3031, baylorbeachpark.com
Castaway Bay
2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky
419-627-2500, castawaybay.com
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Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Road, Sandusky
419-609-6000,
greatwolf.com/sandusky/waterpark
Kalahari Water Park
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky
888-707-4155,
kalahariresorts52.reachlocal.net/
ohio/contact-us
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Soak City
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky
419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com
Twinsburg Water Park
10260 1/2 Ravenna Road,
Twinsburg
330-963-8710, mytwinsburg.com
Water Works family Aquatic
2025 Munroe Falls Ave.,
Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8433,
cfo.cityofcf.com/web/parks-and-recreation/water-works-aquatic-center
Wildwater Kingdom
1100 Squires Road, Aurora
330-562-7131, wildwaterfun.com
Amusement Parks
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky
419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com
Memphis Kiddie Park
10340 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn
216-941-5995,
memphiskiddiepark.com
Stricker’s Grove
11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton
513-521-9747, strickersgrove.com
Parks, Gardens & Trails
Buckeye Woods Park
6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
Buffalo Creek Retreat
8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville
330-722-9322,
medinacountyparks.com
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Cedar Point
Sporting Events
Summit Metro Parks
SUMMIT METRO PARKS manages,
500 acres, including four parks, several conservation areas and more
than 25 miles of trails, with the 34mile Bike & Hike Trail and 22.4 miles
of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath
Trail. Annual attendance averages 5.2
million visits.
975 Treaty Line Road, Akron
330-867-5511,
summitmetroparks.org
Cleveland Browns (pre-season)
FirstEnergy Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner
Way, Cleveland
440-891-5001, clevelandbrowns.com
Nature Realm
1828 Smith Road, Akron
330-865-8065,
summitmetroparks.org
Cleveland Metroparks
clevelandmetroparks.com
Acacia Reservation
Entrance is on the right at the traffic
light across from Cleveland
Clinic/Beachwood Mall,
216-635-3200
Bedford Reservation
Located in Bedford, Bedford
Heights, Oakwood, Valley View and
Walton Hills, 216-635-3200
Big Creek Reservation
The reservation runs parallel to
Pearl Road from Valley Pkwy. to
Brookpark Road, and is located in
Brooklyn, Parma, Parma Heights,
Middleburg Heights and
Strongsville, 216-635-3200
Bradley Woods Reservation
Located in North Olmsted and
Westlake, 216-635-3200
Brecksville Reservation
Located on Brecksville Road,
440-526-1012
Brookside Reservation
John Nagy Blvd., Cleveland,
216-635-3200
Euclid Creek Reservation
Euclid Creek Pkwy., Euclid,
216-635-3200
Garfield Park Reservation
Located in Garfield Heights,
216-341-3152
Hinckley Reservation
Located at the southern end of the
Cleveland Metroparks,
330-278-2160
Huntington Reservation
Located in Bay Village on the
shores of Lake Erie,
216-635-3200
Rocky River Reservation
Located in Berea, Brook Park,
Cleveland, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Olmsted
Township and Rocky River,
440-734-6660
South Chagrin Reservation
Located in Bentleyville, Solon and
Moreland Hills, 440-247-7075
Chippewa Lake, Krabill Shelter
7597 Ballash Road, Medina
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
Civic Center Park
8600 Munson Road, Mentor
440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
216-721-1600, cbgarden.org
Cleveland Cultural Gardens in
Rockefeller Park
750 E 88th St, Cleveland
culturalgardens.org
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley
National Park
1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Peninsula
330-657-2909,
conservancyforcvnp.org
Cleveland Gladiators
Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court,
Cleveland
216-420-2000, theqarena.com
Akron Rubberducks
The Akron RubberDucks Minor League
Baseball team plays out of Canal Park in Akron. Formerly the Akron Aeros, this
team provides great family-friendly entertainment at an affordable price. Throughout the season, check out theme nights like Doppelganger Night and Bark in the
Park where you can bring your dog to the game! Every Friday features a spectacular fireworks show that is certain to wow everyone.
Canal Park, 300 S Main St., Akron
330-253-5151, milb.com
Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park
Coventry Road & Euclid Heights Blvd.,
Cleveland Heights
216-556-0927
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
7104 Canal Road, Cleveland
216-524-1497, nps.gov
Hubbard Valley Park
8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
Ohio & Erie Canal
330-860-0825,
ohioanderiecanalway.com
Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground Park
The Mandel JCC, 26001 South Woodland Road, Beachwood
prestonshope.com
Washington Reservation
Located in Newburgh Heights
River Styx Park
8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth
330-722-9364,
medinacountyparks.com
West Creek Reservation
Located on W. Ridgewood Dr.,
Parma, 440-887-1968
Stan Hwyet Hall and Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron
330-836-5533, stanhywet.org
Whipp’s Ledges
Hinckley Lake Loop Trail, Hinckley,
330-278-2160
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Cleveland Indians
Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216420-4487,
cleveland.indians.mlb.com
Lake County Captains
35300 Vine St., Eastlake
440-975-8085, milb.com
Rubber City Roller Girls
77 E. Mill St., Akron
rubbercityrollergirls.com
Skate Parks- Indoor/ Outdoor
Mentor Skateland Roller Rink
5615 Andrews Road, Mentor on the Lake
440-257-3387, mentorskateland.com
Pools, Swimming &
Splash Parks
Beachwood Outdoor Pool
South Woodland Road, Beachwood
216-831-0700, mandeljcc.org
Dogwood Park Pool & Sprayground
241 7th St. NE, North Canton
330-499-2052, northcantonohio.gov
Eagle Park Splash Pad
14730 Springdale Ave., Middlefield
855-209-8469, middlefieldohio.com
Falls River Square Interactive Fountains
2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8142
Gemini Center Sprayground
21225 Lorain Road, Fairview Park
440-356-4444
Hinckley Spillway Swim
4101 Fulton Pkwy., Cleveland
440-331-8635, clevelandmetroparks.com
Knights Field Park Sprayground
701 Rebecca St., Wooster
330-262-8468, woosteroh.com
Luke Easter Park and Pool
MLK Jr. Blvd. and Ramona Ave., Cleveland
216-664-3189
Lyndhurst Brainard Sprayground
Brainard Park, 1840 Brainard Road, Lyndhurst
440-442-5844
Morton Park Splash Pad
W. 223rd St. and Morton Ave, Fairview Park
440-356-4444
Munroe Falls, Summit Metro Parks Lake
975 Treaty Line Road, Akron
330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org
Orlando Spray Park
30100 Twin Lakes Drive, Wickliffe
440-943-7100
Silver Creek, Summit Metro Parks Lake
975 Treaty Line Road, Akron
330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org
Sprayground at Richmond Heights
Community Park
27285 Highland Road, Richmond Heights
Spray Park at Quarry Park
Quarry Park South – South Euclid
216-381-7674
Walsh SprayPark
7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor
440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
2025 Munroe Falls Ave.,
Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8433, 330-971-8299, cfo.cityofcf.com
Beaches & Boating
Indian Hills Spray Park
1941 Sagamore Drive, Euclid
216-289-8114
Beachwood Outdoor Pool
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GOODTIME III Excursion Ship
825 E. 9th Street Pier, North Coast Harbor,
Cleveland, 216-861-5110, goodtimeiii.com
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The Golf Dome
8198 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls
440-543-1211, thegolfdome.com/main2.htm
Lake County Speedway Go Karts
500 Fairport Nursery Road, Painesville
440-354-3505, lakecounty
speedway.com/go-karts.php
Lake Erie - Rocky River
Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
2390 Medina Road, Medina
330-239-1567, rinkydinkminigolf.com
Headlands Beach State Park
9601 Headlands Road, Mentor
440-466-8400, parks.ohiodnr.gov/headlandsbeach
Go Karts, Putt Putt Golf & More
Huntington Beach
4101 Fulton Pkwy., Cleveland
440-331-8635, clevelandmetroparks.com
Adventure Zone
5600 Lake Rd., Geneva on the Lake
440-466-4447, adventurezonefun.com
Edgewater Beach
4101 Fulton Pkwy., Cleveland
440-331-8635, clevelandmetroparks.com
Airport Go-Karts
16208 Brookpark Road, Cleveland
216-265-075, airportgokarts.com
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
4424 Milan Road, Suite A (US 250), Sandusky
419-625-2984, shoresandislands.com
Chip’s Clubhouse
214 5th Ave., Chardon
440-285-3456, chipsclubhouse.com
Mentor Harbor Yachting Club
5330 Coronada Drive, Mentor-on-the-Lake
440-57-7214, mhyc.us/boating/index.html
St. Helena III Canal Boat Rides
155 E. Market St., Canal Fulton
330-854-2225, cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
Sluggers & Putters
333 Lafayette Dr., Canal Fulton
330-854-6999,
sluggers-putters.com
Sweeties Golfland
6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland
216-472-1340, sweetiesgolfland.com
Swings-N-Things
8501 Stearns Road, Olmsted
Township
440-235-4420, swings-n-things.com
Firefly’s Mini Golf
200 Southpark Center, Strongsville
440-846-4569, fireflysminigolf.com
Fun-N-Stuff Amusement Park
661 E. Highland Road Macedonia
800-467-0820, fun-n-stuff.com
Wickliffe Lanes
Wickliffe Lanes is a family-run bowling center
that provides families the opportunity to enjoy 40
lanes of bowling, billiards, video games and food
with a full-service snack bar.
30315 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe
440-585-3505, wickliffelanes.com
Canoeing, Camping & Fishing
Audubon Lakes Campground
3935 N. Broadway, Geneva
440-466-1293, ohiocamper.com/audubonlakes.
html?Audubon+Lakes+Campground
Camp Hi Canoe Livery
12274 Abbott Road, Hiram
330-569-7621, camphicanoe.com
Countryside Campground
2687 State Route 43, Mogadore
330-628-1212,
countrysidecampgrounds.com
Crooked River Adventures
100 Stow Street, Kent
330-541-7467, kent.edu/crookedriver/index.cfm
Grand River Canoe Livery
3825 Fobes Rd, Rock Creek
1-800-Me-Canoe, grandrivercanoe.com
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Great Lakes Kayaking
14th and Broadway, Lorain
440-244-5370, visitloraincounty.com/
directory/great-lakes-kayaking/
Kayak the Bay
Oak Point State Park, Put-in-Bay
419-967-0796, kayakthebay.net
Pine Lake’s Campground
3001 Hague Road, Orwell
440-437-6218, pinelakescampground.net
Jelly Stone Park
12712 Hoover Ave.,Uniontown
330-877-9800,
akroncantonjellystone.com/camping
Roundup Lake Campground
3392 State Route 82, Mantua
330-562-9100, rounduplakecampground.com
Timber Ridge Campground
51900 Portman Road, Amherst
440-965-4113, timberridgecamping.com
Lake Metroparks Fishing
The following do not require a fishing license:
Gelfand STEM Center
Engage your child in authentic STEM learning experiences at CWRU this summer. Ignite your child’s
interest in exploration, science and technology
while having fun. Take a look at the possibilities
this summer for elementary, middle and high
school age students. Located at the Guilford
House, Suite 412, Case Western Reserve University.
11112 Bellflower Road, Cleveland
216-368-5075, gelfand.case.edu
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Chapin Forest Reservation
9938 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306), Kirtland
440-358-7275, lakemetroparks.com/
select-park/chapin.shtml
Concord Woods Nature Park
11211 Spear Road, Concord Township
440-358-7275, lakemetroparks.com/
select-park/concord-woods.shtml
John Carroll University
Join John Carroll University for summer sports
camps. The university’s Department of Athletics offers a variety of 2014 summer sports camps and
clinics for students of all ages. They provide a safe,
fun, learning environment on a beautiful campus in
University Heights. Respected head coaches for John
Carroll’s varsity and club sports teams lead the summer athletic programs.
For details, visit go.jcu.edu/sportscamps. Sign up
early. Spaces are limited.
1 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights
216-397-1886, jcu.edu
River Road Park
5808 River Road, Madison Twp.
440-358-7275, lakemetroparks.com/
select-park/river-road.shtml#home
Community Recreation & Camps
Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
Lakeland Community College
440-914-0200, northcoasted.com
Blue Streak Camps
9155 Old Meadow Lane, Chagrin Falls
440-543-1676, bluestreakcamps.com
Camp Buckeye Retreat Center
10055 Camp Road NW, Beach City
330-756-2380, campbuckeye.org
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Camp Carl
8054 Calvin Road, Ravenna
330-315-5665, campcarl.org
Camp Y-Noah
815 Mt Pleasant Road NW, Clinton
330-896-1964, akronymca.org
Classroom Antics
800-595-3776, classroomantics.com
Falcon Camp
4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton
800-837-2267, falconcamp.com
Lake County YMCA
At the Y, we value the
unique personalities and
potential of every child and
teen. Summer camp creates an environment where
kids are encouraged to explore and discover exciting
new things, cultivate friendships and make memories that last a lifetime. The Lake County Y Central,
East End, West End, Perry Child Care and Outdoor Y
offer a variety of summer day camp experiences for
preschools and children ages 4-14, as well as
overnight camp experiences for teens.
Lakecountyymca.org
Total Education Solutions
This summer, Total Education Solutions is hosting
several camps that target an array of developmental goals for children and young adults with
various skill levels and abilities. The therapeutic
summer programs include Speech and Language
Camp; Teen Group Camp; Girl Power Camp; Total
Therapy Camp, which will include Occupational
Therapy and Physical Therapy services, among
others; and a traditional full-day camp that will inspire and motivate through weekly themes like inventing.
61 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, Fairlawn
330-668-4041, tesidea.com
Blue Sky Drive-In Theater
959 Broad St., Wadsworth
330-334-1809, blueskydrive-in.com
Magic City Drive-In Theater
5602 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Barberton
330-825-4333, magiccitydrive-in.com
Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater
2100 SR 322, Chardon
440-286-7173, funflick.com/Mayfield
Midway Twin Drive-In Theater
SR-59 – 1/2 Mile east of Kent,
west of Ravenna
330-296-9829, funflick.com/midway
Farmers Markets
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Clinic Market
North Union Farmers’ Market, E. 100 St. and
Carnegie
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Cleveland Heights Community Farmers Market
3740 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights
440-263-1792, greatfarmersmarkets.com
Cleveland State Farmers Market
1930 Euclid Ave., northunionfarmersmarket.org
Covenant Farmers Market
19000 Libby Road, Maple Heights
216-662-0370, covenantmaplehts.org
Crocker Park / North Union Farmers Market
189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake
northunionfarmersmarket.org
FitGirl Camps
216-496-1244, fitgirlcamp.com
Peak Potential Therapy- SMILE Summer Camp
8848 Commons Blvd., Suite 101, Twinsburg
440-424-5839, peakpotentialtherapy.com
Red Oak Camp
9057 Kirtland Chardon Road, Willoughby
440-256-0716, redoakcamp.org
Drive-In Theaters
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theatre
33395 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville
440-327-9595, autoramadrivein.com
Lawrence School
Get ready to learn, grow and play at Lawrence School
this summer. Programs for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade make learning more fun
and playtime more rewarding. Themes include
kindergarten readiness, academic review, technology
exploration, organizational skill-building and study
“tips and tricks.” Our afternoon programs are full of
exciting summer fun activities and field trips. Enhance skills, have fun, explore, create, make new
friends and build confidence.
440-526-0717, lawrenceschool.org
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Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square
Across from Old Stone Church
downtownclevelandmarket.blogspot.c
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Euclid Community Farmers Market
Shore Cultural Center Parking Lot, 291
E. 222nd St.
Frostville Museum Farmers Market
24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted
330-592-6518,
olmstedhistoricalsociety.org
Gateway105 Farmers Market
E. 105th and Ashbury Ave.
Gordon Square Farmers Market
West 65th St. and West Clinton Ave.,
Cleveland
gordonsquaremarket.org
Green Road Farmers Market
1534 S. Green Road, South Euclid
440-263-1792,
greatfarmersmarkets.com
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
W. 168th & Lorain Ave., Cleveland
kammscorners.com/farmersmarket
Lake Metroparks Farm Park
Farmers’ Market
8800 Chardon Road
440-256-2122
Lakewood Farmers Market
City Center Plaza, Lakewood
lakewoodfarmersmarket.
blogspot.com
LEAF Community Farmers Market
15425 Detroit Road, Lakewood
216-367-2834, leafcommunity.org
North Coast Harbor Farmers Market
E. 9th St. Pier
burkeairport.com
North Union Farmers Market at
Playhouse Square/CSU
E. 14th St. and Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland
216-751-7656,
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Ohio City Farm Stand
W. 24th St. and Bridge Ave., Cleveland
216-781-3222, ext. 108
ohiocityfarm.com
Shaker Square Market
North Union Farmers Market,
13209 Shaker Square
northunionfarmersmarket.org
Stearns Homestead Farmers Market
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6975 Ridge Road, Parma
440-882-6234, stearnshomestead.com
Strongsville Farmers Market
Strongsville Town Commons, Pearl and Royalton
Roads, 440-580-3276
Tremont Farmers Market
Lincoln Park, W. 14th St. between Kenilworth and
Starkweather, tremontfarmersmarket.com
Chagrin Falls Market
Gazebo Triangle Park, N. Main St. and N. Franklin St.,
Chagrin Falls, northunionfarmersmarket.org
Chardon Square Farmers Market
Short Court Street, Chardon
440-279-3130, chardonsquareassociation.org
Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market
5205 Chillicothe Road, South Russell
geaugafarmersmarket.com
Summit County
Akron General Farmers Market
4125 Medina Road, Akron 44333
330-344-7101, akrongeneral.org
Copley Creekside Farmers Market
1245 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley
330-957-3509, copleycreeksidefarmersmarket.com
Countryside Farmers Market at Highland Square
West Market St. and Conger Ave., Akron
330-657-2542, ext. 224, cvcountryside.org
Countryside Farmers Market at Howe Meadow
4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula
cvcountryside.org
Countryside Farmers Market at Old Trail School
3221 Ira Road, Bath
330-657-2542, ext. 224, cvcountryside.org
Green Farmers Market
1781 Town Park Blvd., Green
330-896-6621, cityofgreen.org
Hudson Farmers Market
OH-303 and OH-91, Hudson
hudsonfarmersmarket.org
Lake County
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Farmers Market
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
440-256-3800, lakemetroparks.com
Mentor Farmers Market
8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor
440-974-5794
cityofmentor.com/visit/mentormarket
Willoughby Farmer’s Market
1 Public Square, City Hall parking lot
440-946-6245, willoughbyohio.com/events.htm
Portage County
Aurora Farmers Market
146 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora
608-469-7034, redrockfarmersmarket.com
Haymaker Farmers Market
Franklin Avenue and Summit Street Kent
330-472-5801, haymakermarket.com
Medina County
Market at Lock 3
200 S. Main St., Akron
330-374-7676, downtownakron.com/market
Brunswick Farmers Market
4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick
330-558-6894, brunswickhistory.com
North Canton Farmers Market
123 S. Main St., North Canton
330-497-8775, northcantonfarmersmarket.org
Medina County Farmers Market
Medina Public Square, U.S. 42 and Ohio 18
330-921-9088, medinafarmersmarket.com
Richfield Market on the Square
Ohio 303 and 176, Richfield
330-659-5818, richfieldvillageohio.org
Wadsworth Trinity Farmers Market
215 High St., Wadsworth
330-336-9617, ucctrinity.com
Stow Community Farmers Market
1567 Pilgrim Drive, Stow
330-688-8927, facebook.com/Stow
CommunityFarmersMarket
Tallmadge Farmers Market
46 N. Munroe Ave., Tallmadge
330-633-5639, facebook.com/
TallmadgeFarmersMarket
Stark County
Canal Fulton Lions Club Farmers Market
2309 Locust St., Canal Fulton, 330-854-4645
Jackson Township Farmers Market
7660 Fulton Drive NW (across from Jackson High
School), 330-832-7416, jacksontwp.com
Twinsburg Farmers Market
Church St., twinsburgfarmersmarket.com
Geauga County
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