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 splash pad” category.
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Winner: Lyndhurst Pool & Spray Park
The Brainard Spray Park is the centerpiece in one of the beautiful community parks in the City of Lyndhurst. In season, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is a facility open to the public with passes purchased on the city’s website. The spray park attracts visitors from a wide area with its colorful water features, pavilion area and shade structures. lyndhurstohio.gov
Runners-Up:
Crocker Park
Located in the heart of Crocker Park between Crêpes In The City and Barroco, the Lake Ridge Academy Splash Pad is the perfect spot to beat the heat. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, this delightful summer oasis is a family favorite for kids and parents to cool off or enjoy an evening light show while spending the day shopping and dining at Crocker Park.
crockerpark.com
Aurora Splash Pad
The splash pad is at Kiwanis-Moore Park, which has other amenities such as a playground, benches, skate park, walking paths, picnic tables and more. Also check out the Aurora Snack Shack, which has ice cream, beverages, candy and snacks.
auroraoh.com
Beachwood Splash Pad
The City of Beachwood offers two splash pads within the city’s family aquatic center. The splash pads offer a variety of water features and total 1,945 square feet with approximately 53,000 visits to the aquatic center during the 2022 season. A PVC membrane was added to the surface last spring for regular upkeep and improved grip.
beachwoodohio.com