Explore: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center

Children's Nature Space at Carlisle Reservation, Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange.


Climb and crawl while you learn about dinosaurs. Conduct a puppet show, crawl through the tunnels and color dino pictures. The Children's Nature Space is a great place to have fun while learning dinosaurs and more. Open 8 - 4:30 Daily.

Explore: South Central Park Splash Pad, North Ridgeville

The Splash Pad provides free summer fun for all ages. Open from 10am-9pm Memorial Day thru Labor Day. The park was recently improved with updated drainage and a shaded sitting area. Adjacent playground area has equipment suitable for toddlers through school age. Facilities include picnic tables and flushable toilets.

Explore: Playground World Kids Play

1014 Jaycox Road

Avon, Ohio 44011

440-937-5760

Kids can play for free in the showroom at Playground World in Avon from 11am-12pm on Mondays and Fridays. Days and times subject to change. Call to confirm.

We had lots of fun although it was very popular so there were many families having fun along with us.

Explore: The Hickories

509 Washington Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035

Phone: 440-322-3341



Yesterday we were treated to a tour of The Hickories on Washington Ave. in Elyria. Amazing! Only a few dollars a person and you get to see such a beautiful home. The walls in the front hall were actually coated in gold leaf!

The front porch was my favorite.

Hickories Museum Tours

Tuesday through Friday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Other times by appointment.

Admission: Adults $5.00

Ages 13-18 $3.00, Children 6-12 $2.00

(Children under 6 and LCHS Members FREE)