The City of Beachwood Family Aquatic Center provides family-friendly water activities for residents of the area. Families will find plenty of entertainment inside with a current channel, in-water features, waterslides, a water vortex, a bathhouse and a separate infant-tots pool area.
Across from the aquatic center are eight tournament-sized tennis courts where residents can serve up their inner Maria Sharapova or Andy Roddick.
In nearby Lyndhurst, the swimming pool and Spray Park at 1840 Brainard Road provide locals with a place to play and cool down during the hot summer months. With 600 square feet of room to play, the outdoor spray park has seven features kids and families can enjoy.
Mandel JCC’s indoor pool is newly renovated and provides many services to the community. Everything from open lap times, daily swim, water exercise classes, personal training, swim lessons and Red Cross lifeguard training are available. The water temperature is always kept a nice 84 to 86 degrees and there are two indoor whirlpools for use.
If aquatics aren’t your thing, then visit Beachwood’s own incredible outdoor play structure, Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground at 26001 S. Woodland Road. It is a fully accessible 60,000-square-foot playground with two-story structures including houses and stores for kids and families to play in and use their imagination. The playground is equipped to allow playtime for those with physical disabilities, including Braille labels and auditory aides for those with vision restrictions.
Preston’s H.O.P.E. playground was built with donations from The Mandel JCC. The park is based on the vision of Jackie and Ken Fisher, parents of Preston, who was born with a genetic disorder that required a wheelchair. Their goal was to have a place for their son, and kids like him, to play and enjoy the outdoors. After many years and nearly $3 million donated, the park is a wonderful place for families of all needs to play and be outside. Donations to keep the park open are welcome and help keep the memory of Preston, and all he has inspired, going.
For kids who like to build and create, the LEGO Store is the perfect place to visit. Located in Beachwood Place at 26300 Cedar Road, the LEGO Store provides in-store events for families, interactive building displays and play areas that will entertain children. With hundreds of options to choose from, there is a LEGO creation out there for everyone.
