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You could easily spend the summer touring the playgrounds on the east side of Cleveland. This should get you started! If you know of playgrounds we have not listed yet or additional information, please feel free to contact us. You can also use the contact form to submit a review. We will be adding more cities soon!
City of Beachwood
Preston's H.O.P.E. Playground and Park
6001 S Woodland Rd.
REVIEW: This playground is like no other. You really have to see it for yourself! Check out their website for more information.
| - Completely accessible to all abilities
- Preschool through school age
Make-believe houses connected by a raised walkway Play theater Sand area Play area, swings, tunnels and slides Restrooms (seasonal)
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Beachwood Family Aquatic Center Playground
25125 Fairmount Blvd.
| - Different areas for different ages
Climbing Slides
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City of Cleveland Heights
Barbara H. Boyd Park
896 Ravine Drive
| - Ages 5-12
- Restroom
- Sports field
- Picnic area
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Cain Park Playground
14591 Superior Road
| - Ages 5-12
- Splash Pad
- Basketball and tennis courts
- Walking trail
- Skare park
- Restrooms
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Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park
2843 Washington Blvd
REVIEW: This park is not officially rated for ages 5-12, but I am guessing. In truth, we've seen older kids having a great time here, too. Off Coventry Road right by the CH-UH Library, this playground is unique in a way that my kids beg to visit. There is a HUGE metal slide (it's fast so make sure you're at the bottom for little ones!), vip lines and castle-like wooden structures to climb.
| - Ages 5-12 and older
- Climbing structures
- Huge slide
- Ziplines
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Cumberland Park
1740 Cumberland Road
| - Ages 5-12
- Picnic shelter
- Walking path
- Restrooms
- Basketball courts
- Swimming and wading pool
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Euclid Tot Lot (also known as Turtle Park
Euclid Heights Blvd and Hampshire
REVIEW: We haven't been there since our kids were tots and it was renovated in 2017, but even back then, this little park was perfect for our little toddlers! With swings and a sandbox, everything is just the right size. I also appreciate that it is fenced in.
| - Ages 2-5
- Fenced in
- Swings
- Water fountain
- Picnic table
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Fairfax Playground
Fairfax Rd and Lee Rd
REVIEW: We love this playground! The younger section is smaller on a different side of the building. The larger, relatively new playground can easily be seen from Lee Road and my kids are crazy about it! They love to climb and spin on the merry-go-round and the climbing structure has great slides and walls to climb! Definitely a winner. Visit when school is not in session.
| - Sections for Ages 2-5, Ages 5-12
- ADA Accessible
- Merry-go-round
- Swings
- Basketball
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Forest Hill Park
Monticello Blvd and Lee Blvd
| - Ages 5-12
- Picnic shelter
- Restrooms
- Walking path and nature trail
- Tennis and baseball
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Kenilworth Park
Kenilworth Rd and Overlook Rd
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City of Shaker Heights
Around the World Playground at the Shaker Main Library
Chagrin Blvd and Lee Road
REVIEW: My kids are crazy about this playground. It's huge, on multiple levels and just all around fun. I love that there are different areas for different ages and my kids love that it feels like one big jungle gym. Next to the Shaker Heights Main Library, there is plenty of parking and, you can pick up some books while you are there!
| - Sections for Toddlers, Ages 2-5, Ages 5-12
- ADA Accessible
- Bike Rack
- Restroom and drinking fountains during library hours
- Sports fields
- Fenced in
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Chelton Park
Chelton and Hampstead Roads
| - Sections for Ages 2-5, Ages 5-12
- ADA Accessible
- Bike Rack
- Restroom and drinking fountains
- Sports fields
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| Denison Park
| - Ages 5-12
- Tennis, basketball and diamond
- Picnic shelter
- Restrooms
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Gridley Triangle
Lomond Blvd and Gridley Road
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Horseshoe Lake
Park Drive off South Park Drive
REVIEW: Horseshoe Lake is such a beautiful park. Next to one of the Shaker lakes, this is a beautiful setting for a picnic, party or even just an afternoon out. The park does not have a traditional playground structure but, there are swings, rocks to climb and a huge rope climbing structure that our kids call the "spider web." There is a small area for toddlers that allows them to use their imagination. Large grassy areas are great for a game of tag or to throw a ball around. Pavilions offer shade from the sun as well as many picnic tables. Restrooms are well maintained.
| - Sections for Toddlers, Ages 2-5, Ages 5-12
- ADA Accessible
- Bike Rack
- Restroom and drinking fountains (except winter months)
- Grills and picnic shelters
- Playground and swings
- Hiking trails
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Ludlow Playground
Southington and Kewsick Road
REVIEW: A small playground behind what used to be Ludlow Elementary School. Great for school-aged kids. There is also a large grassy field for running around and really using up that energy!
| - Ages 2-12
- Baseball diamond
- Large field
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Menlo Tot Lot
Menlo Road close to Scottsdale Blvd
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Sussex
Lomond Blvd and Norwood Road
| - Sections for Ages 2-5, Ages 5-12
- ADA Accessible
- Bike rack
- Sports fields and tennis courts
- Restrooms
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Thornton Park
3301 Warrensville Center Road
REVIEW: Thornton is known as the pool and ice rink for Shaker Heights residents. You don't need to an entrance fee to play on the playground or the skate park, though! They are both right off the parking lot and while small, offer lots of climbing and sliding fun. Grab some ice cream at the snack shop and then enjoy!
| - ADA Accessible
- Bike racks
- Sports fields, tennis courts and other facilities
- Restrooms and drinking fountain
- Skate park
- Swimming pool
- Walking trail
- Ice skating
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Winslow Playground
Winslow and Ingleside Road
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Orange Village
Orange Village Park
Lander Road (near Emery Rd.)
REVIEW: Playground for ages 2-5 and larger playground for 5-12. Lots of swings including baby swings, adaptive and riding. Little free library on site, padded flooring, restroom, climbing structures, ride on spring toys, shaded benches and picnic tables. A wonderful playground!
| - Playgrounds
- Sports Fields
- Trail with Fitness Stations
- Putting and Chipping Greens
- Pavillions & Gazebo
- Sports Courts
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Mayfield Village
Parkview Pool Playground
425 North Commons Blvd.
| - Toddler and youth playground
- Sandbox
- Pavilion
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Mentor
Civic Center Park
8600 Munson Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Civic Center Park, adjacent to the Mentor Municipal Center and the Mentor High School campus, is one of Mentor’s largest parks.
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Edward R. Walsh Park (formerly known as Bellflower Park)
7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060 | - Picnic pavilion
- Playground
- Baseball/softball field
- Restrooms
- Soccer
- Fishing pond with barrier-free dock
- Five tennis courts
- Two basketball courts
- Water spraypark (closed for 2020 season)
- 1-1/2 mile paved walkway
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Eleanor B. Garfield Park
7967 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
| - Community Recreation Center with barrier-free restrooms
- Outdoor pool (closed for 2020 season)
- All People’s Playground
- Baseball/softball diamonds
- Basketball court
- Picnic pavilion
- Five-acre fishing pond
- Soccer fields
- Lighted tennis courts
- Wildlife area
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Mentor Beach Park
7779 Lake Shore Boulevard, Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
| - Overlooking Lake Erie
- Lakefront pavilion with barrier-free restrooms
- Picnic grove
- Playground
- Soccer field
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Morton Community Park
9325 Rosemary Lane, Mentor, OH 44060
Morton Park is adjacent to the Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve, providing walking trails, scenic lookouts, and an abundance of wildlife.
| - Morton Pool & Spraypark (closed for 2020 season)
- Restrooms
- Picnic pavilion
- Playground
- Basketball courts
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Presidents Park
7670 Buchanan Court, Mentor, OH 44060
Presidents Park is in the heart of the Ohio Street development.
| - Picnic pavilion
- Small playground
- One basketball court
- One tennis court
- Open green space
- On-street parking is available adjacent to the park
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Veterans Park
5730 Hopkins Road, Mentor, OH 44060
| - Four accessible fishing piers
- 1.78-mile loop trail through native wetlands with 830 feet of boardwalk, and a wetland/wildlife viewing area.
- Playground
- Restrooms
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Willowick
