The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and finalists in the “Best pool or splash pad” category.
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Winner: Beachwood Family Aquatic Center
This 99,000-square-foot facility welcomes Beachwood residents, employees and their guests, and it includes an impressive array of family-friendly amenities: four water slides, a current channel, diving boards, splash pads, a zero-depth entry, an adult relaxation area, lap lanes, a tot pool, a concession stand and more. Available lessons include public swimming lessons, synchronized swimming and a diving program.
beachwoodohio.com
Finalists:
Crocker Park Splash Pad
Splash Zone, located in the lifestyle center’s West Park area and sponsored by Lake Ridge Academy, lets parents take a break from shopping while kids cool off and have fun. The splash pad also is home to light shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.
crockerpark.com
Goldfish Swim School
The bright colors, friendly atmosphere and shiver-free 90 degree pool let kids focus on having fun, while they’re actually learning lifesaving swimming skills. Goldfish, with five area locations, offers year-round swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years, plus open swim sessions and special events.
goldfishswimschool.com
Water Works Family Aquatic Center
Keep cool in the lazy river, work out in the deep end, or find fun on the exhilarating slides in this close-to-home water park in Cuyahoga Falls. Memberships or daily passes are available to residents and nonresidents alike.
cityofcf.com