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 water adventure” category.
Click here to view winners and runners-up in all categories.
Winner: Kalahari
From family fun to dining to relaxation, everything is there, all under one roof. Kalahari Resort, located in Sandusky, boasts the state’s largest indoor water park that features waterslides for all types of thrill seekers, a wave pool, lazy river, special kids’ areas and more. The resort recently expanded its outdoor waterpark by adding a new 15,000 square-foot pool (the largest outdoor pool for any of its resorts), a 50-foot drop tower, and renovated zipline experience. After drying off, guests can make more memories in one of the game rooms, featuring hundreds of arcades, games and activities.
kalahariresorts.com/ohio
Runners-Up:
Cedar Point Shores
Welcome to Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, featuring 18 acres of splish-splashin’ family fun. Kids will love Lakeslide Landing, where pint-sized slides, geysers and fountains are fun to play around. The mythical Lake Erie monster, Lemmy, is ready to play at Lemmy’s Lagoon. Test your courage on the four capsule drop slide, Point Plummet; fill up on yummy treats at Beaches & Cream; lounge in redesigned cabanas and so much more.
cedarpoint.com/cedar-point-shores
Great Wolf Lodge
The resort in Sandusky offers both indoor water park fun and exciting land attractions for the whole family. Your stay includes access to the 30,000-square-foot water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round. Book now and prepare your pack for adventure.
greatwolf.com
Pioneer Waterland
Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park in Chardon is a waterpark, kids fun zone, and sports arena all in one. Its goal is to provide lasting memories for people of all ages by bringing together thrilling attractions, a delicious eatery, and a memorable gift shop that leaves guests coming back for more.
pioneerwaterland.com