Free Things to Do in Northeast Ohio

Akron-Summit County Public Library - Main Library offers children's library, maker spaces, events — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Allardale Park offers award-winning farm-themed playscape, trails, picnic areas, sledding hill — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ashtabula County District Library offers public library, children's programs and family resources, storytimes, books — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Avon Lake Public Library - Discovery Works offers free hands-on science, play area, crafts, play structures — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Bacci Park offers playgrounds, large slide, baseball — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Barlow Farm Park Playground offers playgrounds, sports fields, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Beachwood Family Aquatic Center Playground offers large inclusive playground, tower slide, sandbox, zipline — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Beartown Lakes Reservation offers lakes, forest, nature playground, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Bedford Reservation offers Tinker's Creek, waterfalls, trails, overlooks — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wooded loop along Tinkers Creek with gorge overlooks — easy for little legs.

Berea Falls Scenic Overlook offers multiple cascades, river, scenic bridges — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Big Creek Park offers woods, creek, trails, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Shale cliffs, shallow creek bed exploration with smooth skipping stones, paved tree-lined trails, and scenic benches overlooking Big Creek in Cleveland Metroparks.

Birchwood Park offers neighborhood playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Black River Reservation offers Bridgeway Trail, river, waterfall, biking — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

A beloved 15-foot cascade over sandstone into Spring Creek gorge, accessible via the scenic trail with wooden footbridges and stone ledges.

Boardman Park - Kids Town & Tots Town offers wooden castle playground, toddler area, train — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Boettler Park offers pirate-themed enclosed playground, pond, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Boston Mill Visitor Center / Towpath Access offers visitor center, Towpath, Blue Hen Falls access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Brainard Park Playground & Splash Pad offers playground, splash pad, climbing tunnels — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Brainard Sprayground offers sprayground, summer water play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Spectacular 65-foot bridal veil waterfall roaring over Berea sandstone and Bedford shale into Brandywine Gorge, boardwalk overlook, footbridge, and scenic winter ice falls.

Historic stone arch bridges, Chippewa Creek, scenic picnic pavilions, paved all-purpose trails, and wooded gorge paths with blooming wildflowers and nature bridges.

A scenic wooden boardwalk and cascading waterfall over shale shelves in Bedford Reservation gorge. A beloved family stop in every season.

Brimfield Lions Park offers playground, pavilion, community park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Broadview Heights Playground & Splash Pad offers enclosed playground, splash pad — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Broadview Heights Splash Pad offers splash pad, summer water play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Brookside Park Playground offers playground, pool, mini golf, pond — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Brunswick Lake Park & Plum Creek Greenway offers paved family trail, lake, nature center, nearby amenities — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Buckeye Woods Park offers lake, trails, playground, wetlands — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Buttermilk Falls offers waterfall, creek crossing, forest hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Canalway Center offers indoor canal boat play, wildlife, bird room, Towpath — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Carlisle Reservation offers nature center, dinosaur play, trails, raptor center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Carlisle Reservation / Carlisle Visitor Center offers nature center, park, dinosaur indoor play, raptor center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Carlisle Visitor Center offers dinosaur indoor play, raptors, nature trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park offers inclusive playground, dog park, story walk — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cascade Falls - Nelson-Kennedy Ledges offers 50-foot waterfall, ledges, caves — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Spectacular Black River twin waterfalls (East Falls and West Falls), massive sandstone rock shelves, towering suspension bridge, and stone staircases through the gorge.

Cascade Park - East Falls offers waterfall overlook, boardwalk — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cascade Park - Hudson offers stream, small waterfall, playground, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cascade Park - West Falls offers waterfall, Black River, playground, river trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cascade Park Playground offers playground, stream, waterfall, fields — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dramatic river valley overlooks along the Cuyahoga River, timber staircase hike down the gorge, Oxbow Trail picnic area, and peaceful riverside bench views.

Iconic downtown waterfall spilling over wide stone terraces on the Chagrin River, featuring boardwalk viewing platforms, scenic stone spillways, and riverside walking paths.

Chair Factory Falls offers waterfall, creek, wooded hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Chapin Forest Reservation offers forest hiking, scenic overlook, winter sports — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Gorge loop along Chippewa Creek with cascading waters and rock scrambles.

Chippewa Lake Park offers swimming, kayaking, fishing, canoeing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Christmas Run Park offers nature playground, hiking, accessible path — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

City of Green Central Park offers playground, splash pad, paved trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Clague Park offers accessible playground, hill slides, ziplines — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Claridon Woodlands offers trails, major playground, adventure area, ropes course — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Clark Field Playground & Splash Pad offers playground, splash pad, Towpath access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve offers birding, Lake Erie, trails, skyline views — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Sprawling river valley park with paved family trail, Nature Center, Fort Hill 135-step climb, and scenic shale cliffs along Rocky River.

Always FREE general admission! World-class art collections with ArtLens Gallery interactive tech wall that kids and toddlers can touch and move with.

Cleveland Public Library - Main Library offers children's programming, special collections, downtown destination — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Colony Park offers playground, meadow — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Conneaut Township Park offers Lake Erie beach, playground, picnic area, family outings — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Copley Community Park offers two playgrounds, paved trails, sled hill — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Croghan Park offers large climbing playground, courts, walking trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Bay Village Branch offers public library, storytimes, children's programming, books — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Beachwood Branch offers public library, kids' areas, storytimes, programs and family learning — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Bedford Branch offers public library, storytimes and free family programming, children's books, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Berea Branch offers public library, children's programming, reading and free family activities, storytimes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Brook Park Branch offers public library, free indoor family programs and children's activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Brooklyn Branch offers public library, children's area, events and family resources, storytimes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Chagrin Falls Branch offers public library, storytimes and children's/family programs in Chagrin Falls, books, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Fairview Park Branch offers public library, children's programming and free indoor family activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Garfield Heights Branch offers public library, family learning, storytimes and children's events, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Independence Branch offers public library, storytimes, activities and kids' library spaces, family learning — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Maple Heights Branch offers public library, children's programs and family resources, storytimes, reading — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Mayfield Branch offers public library, family programming and children's services, storytimes, books — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Middleburg Heights Branch offers public library, storytimes, kids' activities and family programs, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - North Olmsted Branch offers public library, family programs and children's learning spaces, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - North Royalton Branch offers public library, storytimes and family events, children's area, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Olmsted Falls Branch offers public library, children's programming and free family activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Orange Branch offers public library, children's areas, storytimes and programs, family reading — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Heights Branch offers public library, children's programming and family activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Powers Branch offers public library, family learning and children's programming, storytimes, books — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma-Snow Branch offers public library, kids' events, storytimes and free family resources, auditorium — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Richmond Heights Branch offers public library, family programming and children's services, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch offers public library, children's programming and family resources, historic Telling mansion site, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Strongsville Branch offers public library, storytimes, activities and family events, children's area — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga County Public Library - Warrensville Heights Branch offers public library, kids' programming and free indoor family activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Award-winning branch featuring dedicated toddler & early reader spaces, interactive play stations, craft tables and scenic park setting.

Vibrant children's play & discovery room, interactive storytimes, dedicated play spaces with train tables, sensory stations and reading nooks.

Cuyahoga Falls Library offers public library, storytimes, children's events and family programs, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers Towpath, waterfalls, ledges, river — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Brandywine Falls offers iconic 65-foot waterfall, boardwalk, trail experience, Cuyahoga Valley — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Charming covered bridge, wide river dam waterfalls, cascading stone ledges along the Rocky River, footbridges, and shaded riverside walking paths.

Day's Dam Waterfall - Black River Reservation offers waterfall trail, creek, woods — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Deer Lick Cave Trail - Brecksville Reservation offers rock formations, creek, family hiking, cave-like overhang — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dora Lee Payne Park offers space-themed playground, open lawns — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dover City Park Playground offers accessible playground, pool, disc golf — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dundee Falls - Beach City Wildlife Area offers sandstone gorge, creek, waterfall hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

East Idlewood Park offers playground, neighborhood park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

East Liberty Park offers playground, courts, paved trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Edgewater Beach offers Lake Erie beach, playground, picnic, skyline — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Edgewater Park offers Lake Erie beach, trails, playground areas, picnic spaces — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Edgewater Park - Lindsey Family Play Space offers natural playground, beach, lakefront — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Elyria Public Library System - Central Library offers public library, children's programming and family resources, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Euclid Creek Reservation offers creek, trails, beach access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park offers nature center and library complex, Stark Parks, Sippo Lake trails, wildlife areas — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm offers nature center, pond, trails, gardens — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park offers family beach, lighthouse views, swimming — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Learning Center & Money Museum offers money museum, interactive exhibits, free — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tuscarawas River wetlands, Little Turtle Pond, mature woods, paved walking trails, and scenic nature paths perfect for strollers and young kids.

Ford Nature Center offers interactive nature exhibits, wildflower meadow — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Fort Island / Griffiths Park offers two enclosed playgrounds, nature center, paved trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Scenic Cuyahoga Riverwalk with observation decks over Main Street Falls and steps down to the riverbank.

Freer Field Playground offers nature-themed accessible playground, story walk — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

French Creek Nature Center offers indoor climbing tree, wildlife viewing, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

French Creek Reservation offers nature center, indoor nature play, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Garfield Park Reservation offers Mill Creek, waterfall access, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Geauga County Public Library - Chardon Branch offers public library, family programs, storytimes and children's services, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Geneva State Park offers Lake Erie beach, marina, trails, camping — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Girdled Road Reservation offers creek valley, bridges, wooded trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Glenmeadow Park offers playground, paved trail, animal statues — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Magnificent cascading dam waterfall roaring into Cuyahoga River gorge, dramatic sandstone cliffs and rock shelters, observation fishing pier, and shaded family trails.

Tucked away hidden gem in Sagamore Hills featuring a cascading woodland waterfall over rock ledges, scenic lake, wooden footbridge over ravine, and peaceful shaded nature path.

Hartville Memorial Park offers two playgrounds, paved path, shade — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ohio's longest natural sand beach on Lake Erie — swimming, picnics and lighthouse trail views.

Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve offers dunes, beach, birding, Lake Erie — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hell Hollow Wilderness Area offers deep ravine, stairs, creek, rugged hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area features shallow creek exploration, a footbridge over cascading water, scenic rock shelves, picnic pavilions, and direct trail access along Tinker's Creek.

Henry Church Rock / Squaw Rock Trail offers Chagrin River, rock carving, creekside hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Highland Heights Community Park Playground offers large slides, trails, pool — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hinckley Reservation offers Whipp's Ledges, lake, hiking, buzzards — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Holbrook Hollows offers nature play area, trails, picnic — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Holmes County District Public Library offers public library, family programming and children's learning, books, storytimes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hubbard Valley Park offers lake, trails, fishing pier, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hubbard Valley Park Playground offers playground, lake, trails, fishing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hudson Library & Historical Society offers children's area, family programs, makerspace — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

260-acre keystone park featuring a 50-acre lake, paved walking loop, playground, disc golf and kayak launch.

Hudson Springs Park Playground offers multiple play sets, lake, trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Huntington Beach offers Lake Erie beach, nature play, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Huntington Reservation - Karen's Way Play Space offers nature-themed playground, beach — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Jackson Township North Park offers accessible playground, pond, paved trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Jackson Township South Park offers playground, ball fields, Jackson Bog trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

James Day Park offers two playgrounds, ninja course, mini golf — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Kauffman Park offers treehouse playground, next to library — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Kent Free Library offers public library, children's room, storytimes and family programs, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

KidStation Playground & Safety Village offers fire-station playground, bike safety village — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Kopf Family Reservation offers stream-side woods, trails, close to library — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lake Erie Bluffs offers Lake Erie cliffs, observation tower, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers wildlife, planetarium, kids programs, free exhibits — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark Playground offers farm-themed playground, animals, hands-on farm — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lake Shore Park offers lakefront park, beach, playground, picnic — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lakeview Park offers beach, rose garden, lakefront, picnic — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lakeside park with a historic rose garden, splash pad, playground and views of Lorain Lighthouse.

Lakewood Park offers large playground, lakefront, skyline, skate park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lakewood Public Library offers children's area, programs, nearby park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lanterman's Mill & Covered Bridge offers historic mill, gorge, waterfall, covered bridge in Mill Creek Park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park offers large natural area with trails, ledges, family nature programs, caves — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park / Ledges Area offers ledges, cave, boardwalk, nature center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park Nature Center offers live animals, kids activities, Ledges Trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park Playground offers playground, community park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Longwood Park offers treehouse playground, lake, hiking trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lorain Public Library System - Main Library offers public library, kids' programs, storytimes and family events, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Lyndhurst Park Playground offers accessible equipment, zipline, slides — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Maca Park offers playground, wooded trails, pool — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Madison Park offers large playground, pool, sports, paved trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

MAGNET STEM Playground offers STEM-themed playground, zipline, sand, climbing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mayfield Heights Playground offers fenced playground, accessible zipline, aquatic center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Medina County District Library - Brunswick Library offers public library, kids' programs and free family activities, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Medina County District Library - Medina offers children's area, storytimes, family events — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve offers trails, marina views, birding, lakefront nature — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mentor Public Library - Main Library offers public library, children's section, storytimes, crafts — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Middleton Park offers neighborhood playground, trail, sports — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mila's Hope and Rowyn's Dream Playground offers inclusive enclosed playground, zip lines, sensory play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mill Creek Falls offers waterfall, overlook, Mill Creek — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mill Creek Park offers historic park with trails, lakes, gardens, playgrounds — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mill Hollow & Bacon Woods offers nature center, park, Vermilion River scenery, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Historic stone mill dam waterfall with driftwood, East Branch Rocky River sandbar, scenic overlook bench, blooming forget-me-nots, and lush river valley trails.

Minnehaha Falls - Nelson-Kennedy Ledges offers waterfall, ledges, short family trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Miracle League Playground offers fully inclusive playground, ball field — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mohican State Park offers state park, hiking, river scenery, family recreation — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mosquito Lake State Park offers swimming beach, boating, fishing, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mucklo Park at Coe Lake offers huge playground, pirate ship, lake, paddling — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Munroe Falls Metro Park offers lake, paved loop, wooded trails, family recreation — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dramatic Sharon Conglomerate sandstone cliffs, mossy crevices, boardwalk paths through deep ravines, scenic waterfalls, and family rock scrambling adventures.

Neura Park Playground offers large inclusive fenced playground, zip lines, music — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

North Chagrin Nature Center offers live animals, kids play, marsh, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

North Chagrin Reservation offers woods, Sanctuary Marsh, trails, nature center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

North Chagrin Reservation & Squire's Castle offers trails, castle ruins, Squire's Castle, picnic areas — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

North Royalton Memorial Park offers enclosed playground, pond, skate park, paved trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

O'Neil Woods Metro Park offers wooded trails, river views, barn, family hikes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Oakwood Square Playground offers gated playground, amphitheater, dining — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Observatory Park offers dark sky park, astronomy programs, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Oenslager Nature Center offers nature center, wildlife sanctuary, wetlands, ponds — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation offers Towpath, wetlands, Canalway Center, bike park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary offers bird encounters, raptors, aviary, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ontario Marshall Park & Splash Pad offers large playgrounds, accessible play, splash pad — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Orange Village Community Park offers playground, wooded paved trail, dog park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Orchard Hills Park offers orchard landscape, trails, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Paine Falls Park offers waterfall overlook, picnic, family stop — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Parknoll Playground offers large playground, shaded picnic area — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Parkview Playground offers inclusive playground, sand, mist feature, pool — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation offers nature center, wildlife center, trails, nature play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation & Nature Center offers nature center, Wildlife Center, trails, seasonal family experiences — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Play in Bay Park offers castle playground, pool, sports — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Plum Creek Park offers two playgrounds, creek, wading, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Preston's H.O.P.E. Playground offers 60, 000 sq ft fully accessible playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County - Main Library offers public library, children's spaces, family programming and learning activities, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Quail Hollow Park offers woodlands, wetlands, manor, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ravenna Community Playground offers castle playground, hike-bike trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Rocky River Nature Center offers interactive exhibits, river overlook, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Rocky River Park offers pirate ship playground, Lake Erie view, beach — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Historic multi-arch concrete and stone bridges, scenic cascades and waterfalls, massive sandstone rock overhangs, mature hardwood forests, and paved trails along the Rocky River.

Sand Run Metro Park offers creek, ravines, hiking, jogging trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Sandy Ridge Reservation offers wetlands, birding, flat trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Secrest Arboretum Nature Play Area offers nature play fortress, huge slide, gardens — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Community park with splash pad, SOAR inclusive playground, dog park and shaded picnic pavilions.

Sippo Lake Park offers lake, trails, Wildlife Conservation Center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

SOAR Playground - Silver Springs Park offers fully accessible playground, sports, dog beach nearby — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Sebastian's Playground — modern inclusive playground with splash pad, shaded benches and picnic tables.

Chagrin River waterfall shelves and wading cascades, historic Henry Church Rock carvings, stone arch bridge, scenic timber cliff stairs, and shaded forest river trail.

Wide cascading river waterfalls spilling over flat stone shelves into shallow emerald pools on the Chagrin River, surrounded by mature hardwoods and picnic grounds.

South Russell Village Park offers playground, green space, pavilion — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

St. Helena Heritage Park offers boat-themed playground, Towpath, canal history — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Stark Library - Main Library offers children's programs, maker learning, family events — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Stark Parks Wildlife Conservation Center offers wildlife, conservation education — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library offers children's area, storytimes, family programming — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Summit Lake Nature Center offers urban ecology, lake, Towpath access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The Ledges - CVNP offers sandstone ledges, caves, overlook, family hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The Rookery offers wetlands, Great Blue Heron rookery, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The Walnut Grove Inclusive Playground offers inclusive playground, zipline, imaginative village — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The West Woods offers nature center, Discovery Room, trails, creek — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The West Woods Nature Center offers nature center, interactive exhibits, woodland trails, Discovery Room — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The Wilderness Center offers wildlife observation, planetarium, trails, nature play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tinker's Creek State Park offers wetlands, hiking, paddling access, wildlife viewing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

A short walk to a cascading waterfall in a quiet gorge setting.

Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve offers wetlands, boardwalk, wildlife, quiet hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tuscarawas County Public Library - Main Library offers public library, children's programming and family events, storytimes, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tuscora Park offers playgrounds, vintage rides, carousel, mini golf — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Uniontown Community Park offers two playgrounds, shade, natural play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Veterans Park offers ADA playground, splash pad, pond, disc golf — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Veterans Way Park offers playground, skate park, basketball, wetlands trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

A magnificent cascading waterfall, 1860s stone arch railroad viaduct, stone ruins of early mills, historic stone tunnel, and family trail.

Iconic Cuyahoga Valley National Park destination featuring the historic stone Kendall Lake shelter, towering sandstone ledges, mossy rock stairways, and wooded trails.

Wagar Park offers slides, climbing, green space — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library offers public library, kids' programs, storytimes and family resources, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Water Works Park Playground offers large playground, trails, aquatic center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Watershed Stewardship Center offers watershed exhibits, trails, green building — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wayne County Public Library - Wooster Main Library offers public library, children's services, storytimes and family programs, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

West Branch State Park offers swimming beach, boating, fishing, hiking — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

West Creek Reservation Watershed Stewardship Center offers nature center, interactive watershed education center, trails, natural areas — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Westfield Center Village Park offers nature-themed playground, hill slide, walking path — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Westlake Recreation Center Park offers playground, lake, sports fields — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wick Recreation Area Playground offers multiple play areas, sand, spray park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library offers public library system, family programs and children's services across local branches, all ages — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library - Willoughby offers children's programs, storytimes, family activities — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wingfoot Lake State Park offers lake, trails, playground, Goodyear Blimp views — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wingfoot Lake State Park Playground offers huge playground, lake, Blimp views — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Worden's Ledges offers carved rock faces, family hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.