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
The Beachwood Family Aquatic Center features a 13,238-sq.-ft. pool, eight 25-meter lap lanes, an ADA-accessible zero-depth entry, 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards, five different waterslides totaling 483 linear feet, hydrotherapy bubble benches, a 1,280-sq.-ft. separate toddler pool, and a 1,962-sq.-ft. sprayground.
25125 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood
216-292-1973
beachwoodohio.com
Finalists:
Crocker Park Splash Pad
Cool off and have fun at the Crocker Park Splash Pad, sponsored by Lake Ridge Academy located in West Park between Crepes in the City and Barroco. The Splash Pad is open for play daily starting at 10 a.m., as well as during evening light shows Monday through Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Open Memorial Day weekend, May 27, through Labor Day, Sep 5.
229 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake
crockerpark.com/splashpad
Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School provides indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a safe, fun, and family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and shiver-free 90-degree pools. In addition to swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School offers family swims (for both members and non-members) and party packages. Goldfish Swim School has five Cleveland-area locations: Cleveland East Side (Warrensville Heights), Fairview Park, Strongsville, North Canton, and Hudson.
4670 Richmond Rd. Suite 100, Warrensville Heights
216-290-2525
goldfishswimschool.com
Lyndhurst Pool
The Lyndhurst Pool was rebuilt and reopened in 2003 to provide residents young and old a wonderful swim experience for them and their guests. Featuring zero grade entry, 25-meter summer competition-length swim lanes, a diving well, 20’ high winding slide and fun spray features, the pool is enjoyable for all. A newly upgraded playground and picnic pavilion just outside the pool make for a well-rounded family facility. The City also has a beautiful spray park at its Brainard Park facility.
1331 Parkview Dr., Cleveland
440-442-8469
lyndhurstohio.gov