Things to Do With Children in Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo is just one of many activities for kids in Cleveland.zoo image by danimages from Fotolia.com
Cleveland is Ohio's second largest metro area, a city rich in history and filled with activities for the whole family. Cleveland provides plenty of things to do with children that are both educational and fun. Most children's activities in Cleveland are affordable and don't require significant planning. Whether you're gazing at gorillas in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo or playing a rousing game of mini golf at Memphis Kiddie Park, you'll find lots of things to do with your children in Cleveland. - Cleveland's city zoo is organized by geographical exhibits throughout its 168 acres, and its complimentary zoo trams provide complimentary transportation throughout the zoo, which can be beneficial for families with little ones.
In addition to standard animal exhibits--seals, rhinos, lions and the like--Cleveland Metroparks Zoo features a state-of-the-art $30 million rain forest biosphere that is home to more than 600 animals, birds and insects representing all of the world's major rain forests. The zoo also features a Wolf Wilderness home to rare gray wolves, bald eagles, beavers and other woodland creatures of North America. The 8-acre Australian Adventure features kangaroos, wallabies and a contact yard filled with goats, Merino sheep and other livestock.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-661-6500
clemetzoo.com - Since 1952, this wholesome, bite-sized amusement park has been entertaining tots in greater Cleveland. Memphis Kiddie Park features 11 rides geared toward small children, an arcade and a miniature golf course. The smaller size of the park provides an opportunity to introduce kids to the world of carnivals and amusement parks. Everything, from the roller coasters to the mini train rides, is perfectly safe and suitable for a small child.
Memphis Kiddie Park also offers a special birthday party package that includes a free balloon, Kiddie Park coloring book, two hours of unlimited rides, a box of popcorn and a drink.
Memphis Kiddie Park
10340 Memphis Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44144
216-941-5995
memphiskiddiepark.com - This museum in University Circle is the only institution in the city dedicated solely to the overall development of kids through family learning. The idea at Cleveland Children's Museum is for children to learn about the world, including physics, chemistry and ecology, through play.
The "Splish! Splash!" water exhibit teaches kids about water transportation, water systems and weather through an interactive multi-station learning center. In the "Healthier Ever After" exhibit, kids explore a fairytale-style forest as they learn about their bodies and healthy nutrition. Cleveland Children's Museum also hosts a wide variety of special events like story time with Mother Goose and special music concerts for kids.
Cleveland Children's Museum
10730 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-2208
216-791-7114
clevelandchildrensmuseum.org
