The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards gathers 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.
Click here to view winners and finalists in all 26 categories.
Winner: Beachwood Family Aquatic Center
Winning for the second year in a row, this 99,000-square-foot facility welcomes Beachwood residents, employees and their guests to enjoy 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. The center also offers public swimming lessons, synchronized swimming and a diving program.
beachwoodohio.com
Finalists:
Crocker Park Splash Pad
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Splash Pad located in the Westlake lifestyle center’s West Park area 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
Goldfish Swim School — with locations in Warrensville Heights, Fairview Park, Hudson, Strongsville and North Canton — is a tropical oasis featuring bright colors, a friendly atmosphere and a shiver-free 90-degree pool. Goldfish offers year-round swim lessons for children 4 months to 12 years old, plus open swim sessions and special events.
goldfishswimschool.com