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 runners-up in the “best family sports outing” category.
Click here to view winners and runners-up in all categories.
Winner: Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians are proud to call downtown Cleveland home from Progressive Field, at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. This family-friendly park has its own Kids’ Clubhouse, which provides an array of interactive baseball-themed activities and exhibits for all ages. Families also can enjoy Kids Fun Days during select Sunday afternoon home games, with activities including kids being able to run the bases after the game. They also offer a kids’ club and summer camps. See this summer’s hottest matchups, promo items and family ticket offers online.
cleguardians.com
Runners-Up:
Akron Rubber Ducks
The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The RubberDucks season at Canal Park runs all summer long through Sept. 17. Families can check out the promotional schedule, sign kids up for the Quack Pack Kids Club and enjoy the FunZone area.
akronrubberducks.com
Cleveland Monsters
The Cleveland Monsters are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League serving as the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Monsters pride themselves on being a world-class family experience starting at a low price point, with Monsters Family Days during every weekend matinee and the chance to join the team’s official kids club through Monsters Kid Nation.
clevelandmonsters.com
Lake County Captains
The Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team in Eastlake that plays in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The Captains play their home games at the family-friendly Classic Park in Eastlake. Families can look for the Kids Zone, located behind the bleacher and lawn seats in left field, which features inflatables such as speed pitch, bouncer and slide.
milb.com/lake-county