LISTINGS Summer Fun

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY

Locations in Solon and Strongsville

440-853-5004, youngchefsacademy.com

GO KARTS, PUTT-PUTT GOLF & MORE

ACRES OF FUN

3889 Friendsville Road, Wooster 330-345-4386, acresoffun.com

ADVENTURE ZONE

5600 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake 440-466-3555, adventurezonefun.com

AIRPORT GO-KARTS

16208 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-265-0750, airportgokarts.com

ALIEN VACATION MINI GOLF

260 S. Court St., Medina 330-721-1224, alienvacationminigolf.com

BASEBALL BATTING CAGES AT BRECKSVILLE

7033 Mill Road, Brecksville 440-838-5138, brecksvillebatting.com

BOSS PRO KARTING

18301 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-938-6335, bossprokarting.com

BUZZARD COVE

1053 Bellus Road, Hinckley 330-278-2384, buzzardcove.com

CHIP’S CLUBHOUSE

214 5th Ave., Chardon 440-285-3456, chipsclubhouse.com

DOWNVIEW SPORTS CENTER

1621 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8418, cityofcf.com

FUN-N-STUFF AMUSEMENT PARK

661 Highland Road, Macedonia 330-467-0820, fun-n-stuff.com

THE GOLF DOME

8198 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440-543-1211, thegolfdome.com

HIGH VOLTAGE INDOOR KARTING

333 Foundry St., Medina 330-333-9000, highvoltagekarting.com

SCENE75 CLEVELAND

3688 Center Road, Brunswick 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland

SLUGGERS & PUTTERS

333 Lafayette Drive NW, Canal Fulton 330-854-6999, sluggers-putters.com

SWEETIES GOLFLAND

6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-472-1340, sweetiescandy.com

SWINGS-N-THINGS

8501 Stearns Road, Olmsted Falls 440-235-4420, sntfun.com

County Fairs

CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 8-13

19201 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, cuyfair.com

GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY

FAIR

AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton geaugafair.com

LAKE COUNTY FAIR

JULY 25-30

1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville lakecountyfair.org

LORAIN COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 20-27

23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington loraincountyfair.com

MEDINA COUNTY FAIR

JULY 31-AUG. 6

720 W. Smith Road, Medina medinaohiofair.com

OHIO STATE FAIR

JULY 26-AUG. 6

717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus ohiostatefair.com

PORTAGE COUNTY

RANDOLPH FAIR

AUG. 22-27

4215 Fairground Road, Atwater randolphfair.com

STARK COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 29-SEPT. 4

305 Wertz Ave., Canton starkcountyfair.com

SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR

JULY 25-30

229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge summitfair.com

Best Park Or Place To Explore

NATURE WINNER: ROCKY RIVER RESERVATION

Cleveland Metroparks’ Rocky River Reservation is located in Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Olmsted Township, and Rocky River. The reservation is known for its scenic beauty with massive shale cliffs that rise above the willows, sycamores and cottonwoods, and over 35 miles of trails that wind through the valley’s deep floodplain forests, meadows and wetlands. The reservation is also home to the Rocky River Nature Center that offers opportunities to discover and learn about local wildlife, areas for kids to play, and spectacular views of the Rocky River and surrounding landscapes. The reservation also features several signature annual family-friendly events including Birds of Prey Day and maple sugaring. clevelandmetroparks.com

HOLDEN ARBORETUM

The Holden Arboretum, located east of Cleveland in Kirtland, sprawls over an enchanting expanse of land in Lake and Geauga Counties and offers gardens, trails, lakes and meadows. The Holden Arboretum is part of Holden Forests & Gardens along with the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland’s University Circle cultural district. Holden Forests & Gardens is making a positive impact through urban greening and forestry initiatives, environmental research, educational programs, and world-class visitor experiences at its two campuses. holdenfg.org

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Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes offers a 20-acre outdoor classroom nestled in the heart of the 300-acre Shaker Parklands on Cleveland’s east side. Unleash your curiosity and discover nature. Informational signage will guide you through their trails, habitats and exhibit area as you escape and explore together and make lasting memories — all while learning the importance of the preserved ecosystems. Six restored and conserved habitats fill your senses and provide wonderful nature experiences for all ages and through all seasons. shakerlakes.org

Best Family Water Adventure

WINNER: KALAHARI

From family fun to dining to relaxation, everything is there, all under one roof. Kalahari Resort, located in Sandusky, Ohio, boasts the state’s largest indoor waterpark 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 50foot 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.

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CEDAR POINT SHORES

Featuring 18 acres of splish-splashin’ Kids will love Lakeslide Landing where pintsized slides, geysers and fountains. Play on mythical Lake Erie monster, Lemmy, at Lemmy’s Lagoon, test your courage on a four capsule drop slide, Point Plummet. cedarpoint.com/cedar-point-shores

GREAT WOLF LODGE

The resort in Sandusky, OH offers both indoor water park fun and exciting land attractions for the whole family. Your stay includes access to their 30,000-squarefoot water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round. Book now and prepare your pack for adventure. greatwolf.com

North Chagrin Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks’ North Chagrin Reservation, located in Mayfield Village, Willoughby Hills and Gates Mills, offers a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. Among the reservation highlights include numerous trails and picnic areas, the North Chagrin Nature Center, Owl Aviary, Sanctuary Marsh, Sunset Pond, and Squire’s Castle. The reservation is also home to one of Cleveland Metroparks’ two nature-based preschools. clevelandmetroparks.com

PIONEER WATERLAND

Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park is a waterpark, kids fun zone, and sports arena all in one. Their goal is to provide lasting memories for people of all ages. To do that, they bring together thrilling attractions, a delicious eatery, and a memorable gift shop. pioneerwaterland.com

Best Indoor Play Place

WINNER: PLAY DAY CAFE

Play Day Café is an indoor playground with a café and party center and a unique style that parents will also enjoy. The mega-sized playground brings a modern approach to children’s fitness through active play. The play areas provide a fun, clean and safe place for kids to play and to keep them moving, playdaycafe.centeredgeonline.com

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Best Family Sports Outing

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

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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 September 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 in Classic Park in Eastlake at this family-friendly park. 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

CAFE O’PLAY

There are two main areas to Café O’Play: the coffeehouse/ café area, through which everyone enters, and the large indoor playground. Their play area, approximately 5,000 square feet in size, includes a toddler play area for children up to 48 months old, with cushions, ramps, toys, and a small climbing structure. The larger climbing structure for older children includes a series of colorful tubes, slides, obstacle courses, ramps, and stairs. cafeoplay.com

SKYZONE

Sky Zone Trampoline Park is where kids can freestyle jump from massive walls for endless aerial action. Kids can also “SkySlam,” or play basketball while jumping on massive trampolines. Fly without fear into the Foam Zone: soft landings for huge air. Balance your way across SkyLine — a millimeters-thin raised slackline or rock climb on a huge bouldering wall. Multiple locations skyzone.com

URBAN AIR

Urban Air Adventure Park offers nearly a dozen different attractions — providing entertainment for the whole family, from toddlers to adults — in its 35,000-square-foot space. The facility, which is spacious, clean and brightly lit (aside from the nighttime neon glow areas), also houses lockers, restrooms, storage bins and benches, plus party rooms and a cafe with ample seating. urbanair.com

Best Hospital In A Child Emergency

WINNER: CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN’S

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is dedicated to medical, surgical and rehabilitative care of infants, children and adolescents. The staff uses the latest technology and most recent research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Children’s has more than 300 pediatric specialists who are leaders in research for cardiac care, neurological conditions, digestive diseases and other conditions. More than 80 members of its staff are annually named as “Best Doctors” by their peers. Cleveland Clinic Children’s is consistently rated among the “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. my.clevelandclinic.org

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AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL akronchildrens.org

While Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, it’s a compassionate approach to treatment that makes it truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, their care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach you in the community where you live.

RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN’S

With expertise in 16 medical and 12 surgical specialties, their team of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff has experience in diagnosing and treating children for a range of medical issues, from common childhood illnesses to complex conditions. U.S. News & World Report ranks them among the nation’s top 50 children’s hospitals in nine specialties, five of which rank in the top 25. They are ranked No. 1 in Northeast Ohio for newborn care and also is home to Northern Ohio’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, dedicated to caring for infants and children with the most critical injuries and illnesses. uhhospitals.org