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 indoor play place” category.
Click here to view winners and finalists in all 26 categories.
Winner: Children’s Museum of Cleveland
CMC has been welcoming energetics kids — and their parents — for nearly three years after reopening at its new home, the historic Stager-Beckwith mansion in Cleveland’s Midtown neighborhood. There’s ample room to run, climb, discover and just have fun in the museum’s seven exhibit spaces: Wonder Lab, Adventure City, Making Miniatures, Arts & Parts, The Meadow, Playlist and Theater. Its interactive staff, storytimes and special events add to the experience.
cmcleveland.org
Finalists:
Cafe O’Play
Located in Stow, this elaborate play place’s main attraction is the climbing structure, which consists of colorful tubes, slides, obstacle courses, ramps and stairs. A toddler play area entertains kids up to age 4 and offers cushions, ramps, toys and a small climbing structure.
cafeoplay.com
Play Day Cafe
This Solon play spot offers a multilevel playground, toddler playground, interactive game floor, ball blaster area, Wiggle Car track and more. Refuel in the cafe and recharge in the lounge area to extend your visit.
playdaycafe.com
Wittle Town
Designed for children ages 5 and younger, this Sheffield Village play space focuses on imaginative and cognitive play, while incorporating the charm of Main Street U.S.A. Kids can cruise down the street in one of the provided cars and visit the diner, grocery store, animal hospital and more.
wittletown.com