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Tiffany

6 reviews on 1 places
It is an alright experience, but expensive for what you get. For parking and tickets for myself and my 4 YO it was just shy of $45. Quite a few of the exhibits were broken/out-of-order, which I found disappointing. A lot of the actual learning is obviously geared to older kids, but there were plenty of areas appropriate for 3+ also. They do have an entire area dedicated to the earlier age groups, which is great… lots of activities involving balls, a small playground, and make believe items. It really wasn’t a bad day out, so we were disappointed that the outside area was not open. Overall, okay… but not as great as I remember it from when I was a kid.
Hillcrest Orchards
2023 Sep 17
I have taken my toddler here 3 years in a row and it’s always a hit. The workers are so nice and navigating the farm is easy. You can buy tickets online—my email had a bit of a delay arriving so don’t panic but maybe don’t try and buy them right before you go. We always pick apples and they’re delicious, especially the Gala. They have a small area where you can get refreshments, hot dogs, and donuts… or you can head up to the market area. This year they had a face painting artist who I think was a high school student (?) and she did an absolutely phenomenal job with my antsy toddler. He was so happy.
This playground doesn’t appear to be super popular so it’s nice of you want somewhere a little less chaotic to take your kid. The playground has swings, slides, and lots of climbing elements. There is a covered pavilion and a port-o-potty. Lots of parking right by the playground and pavilion. There are trails that lead off to a lake area where you can fish. Very close to 113.
Abbe Road Park
2023 Aug 13
This is a great playground if you have a kid who likes to climb as that is what most of the equipment is aimed at. There is a small and medium slide. There are regular swings, one toddler swing, and a parent/child swing. My only complaint is that parking is SO FAR from the actual playground that for younger kids with little legs it is a huge distance. Otherwise, great area that is typically well maintained and in a convenient location between Lorain & Elyria. There are also two pavilions, a basketball court, and a dog park.
A nice park for biking and some walking, didn’t think it was the best for a stroller or wagon with a toddler... the location lends it to being quite windy and the noise from the traffic overwhelmed my son. They do have a playground that has slides suitable to toddlers which is great.