Beginning June 9th, 2008: Playgrounds are staffed Monday-Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm for the summer.
Cleveland's Department of Parks, Recreation and Properties manages over 150 parks, playgrounds, and green spaces. Playground programs focus on providing constructive activities and opportunities for young people to create active, healthy and safe lifestyles. Supervised activities range from kickball to arts and crafts.
Special Features
Special parks and playground features are indicated on the location chart. Maps to the locations can be accessed by clicking on the addresses shown on the chart.
Some playgrounds have spray basins which are like giant water sprinklers. These are turned on in the summer when the temperature reaches 80 degrees. Other water features include pools, water slides and water playgrounds.
A rock-climbing structure, dog park, cricket field, lagoon, skatepark, bocce ball court and golf courses can also be found at various City-managed properties. In addition, there are several community and formal gardens, structures including shelters and gazebos, football and soccer fields and tennis and volleyball courts.
