CLEVELAND — Cleveland Metroparks opened a new play space at Edgewater Park on Friday, calling it the “largest of its kind” for the parks.
The once-acre play space includes boulders, water and sand play, nature play, as well as tunnels, climbing structures, slides and shaded areas. The play area is located near the Upper Edgewater Picnic Shelter.
The $500,000 play space was made possible due to private contributions.
Cleveland Metroparks opened the new $500,000 play space on Friday. Photo/Cleveland Metroparks
“Cleveland is our home, and our family has been blessed to have successful businesses here that drives a responsibility to give back. Our hope is that the park brings joy to families when they come visit Edgewater Park,” said donor Brett Lindsey.
Cleveland Metroparks said it features distinct play zones designed to serve children of all ages and abilities.
“We are so thankful to bring this new community-driven play space to Edgewater Park and our lakefront thanks to the generous support of the Lindsey family and significant contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations,” said Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman. “The new Lindsey Family Play Space is the result of a shared mission to connect more children with nature and recreational opportunities in our community.”
Edgewater Park and surrounding areas attracted 2.3 million recreational visitors last year, according to Cleveland Metroparks.
Cleveland Metroparks hailed the recent openings of the Wendy Park Bridge and Whiskey Island Trail, which the organization says make Edgewater Park more accessible. The new 500-foot bridge connects the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail to Wendy Park on Whiskey Island and Lake Erie.
The Whiskey Island Trail now forms a connection from Edgewater Park to Wendy Island Park for pedestrians and cyclists.
