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Last Updated: 1/7/2021

Outdoor Fun in Northeast Ohio

Looking for a fun outdoor activity for the family? This round-up is for you!  Northeast Ohio has many fun outdoor spots and attractions that are prefect for families.

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Sports & Recreation

Outdoor Play Centers

Challenge your family to mini golf, batting cages or bumper cars at one of the area Outdoor Play Centers.

Pack a frisbee and play a game of Frisbee / Disc Golf. There are lots of local courses to choose from.

Get out your bikes and take a Family Bike Ride On the Towpath Trail

If you don't have a bike consider Renting Bicycles for the family

Safety Village Stow Ohio

Or, let your kids ride around one of these mini cities: Kiddy City in Wooster | Safety Village in Stow

Learn how to fish, enjoy a friendly competition and compete for prizes in one of the local Youth Fishing Derbies.

Free Water Ski Show Performance Ohio

Watch a FREE Water Ski Show at Emerald Lake in Norton (Summer Months)

Rent a Canoe or Kayak and enjoy a ride down the river.

Head out to a local sled riding hill, go tobogganing at the Cleveland Metroparks or visit an area Ski Resort where you can go skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing in Ohio. 

Parks, Playgrounds & Nature Fun

Parks & Playgrounds – We are fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful state, local and neighborhood parks across Northeast Ohio.  Let the kids run and play on the playgrounds, take a hike along the trails or bring along a Frisbee or ball and have a game of catch.  There’s no shortage of outdoor fun to be had!

Best Waterfalls in Northeast Ohio

Hiking the trails is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, add in a hike that takes you to a waterfall and it's even more fun.

Have kids in strollers and still want to hike? Try out one of these Stroller Friendly Hiking Trails

Grab your smart phone, download the free geocaching app and head out on a Geocaching scavenger hunt

Family Fun at Secrest Arboretum Wooster Ohio

Go down the HUGE slide at Secrest Arboretum, tour Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens or visit one of the many other Outdoor Gardens & Arboretums across Northeast Ohio. There are many to choose from and most offer a variety of educational activities geared toward children.

If you have a 4th Grader, sign them up and receive FREE Admission to National Parks for 4th Graders and their Families

Animal Adventures

Safari Adventure Wagon Trails Animal Park

Go on a Safari at African Safari Park, The Farm at Walnut Creek or Wagon Trails Animal Park

See the Animals at either the Cleveland Zoo or Akron Zoo

Ride on a Canal Boat pulled by a Horse

Take a Trip to the Farm and get up close with farm animals, meet the farmers and learn about what it takes to be a farmer.

Bald Eagles at Walborn Reservoir Ohio

See Bald Eagles (and baby eaglets) in the Wild at Walborn Reservoir

Outdoor Water Fun

Head to one of the many interactive spray parks.

Calling all City of Cleveland residents! Enjoy these FREE Swimming Pools in Cleveland. Be prepared to show your ID upon arrival.

Pack a picnic lunch, grab your towel and sunscreen and enjoy these fun Outdoor Water Parks.

Fun at Atwood Lake Beach Mineral City Ohio

Plan a day trip to a check out the Inflatables at Atwood Lake Beach or visit one of the many other Beaches across Northeast Ohio

Movies, Concerts & Outdoor Entertainment

Enjoy a movie under the stars at one of the FREE Outdoor Movies (Summer months). Remember your lawn chairs and blankets!

Drive-in Movies Northeast Ohio

Take the family to enjoy a Drive In Movie.

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