What: a "natural play zone" within the enclave of Horseshoe Lake in Shaker Heights (http://www.shakeronline.com/dept/planning/HorseshoeLakeMasterPlan.asp)Where: Off North Park at Lee; go past The Beaumont School and stay to your right
What's good: this is not your average playground. You will not find bright primary color climbers here (swings, yes). This space uses boulders, wood, logs, large stone slabs, and the existing environment for its gross motor/sensory experiences. This is great for pretend play, tap dancing on "bricks" (as Emma calls it), running, exploring. There is a snack pavilion as well as a lavatory. Parking is adjacent but not obtrusive. My kids did not want to leave.
What's bad: I think you would need to prep some kids that there are no "climbers" or "slides." This park is by no means a disappointment...it's just not what some kids would expect. My kids did great making up their own games, but other children may need a prompt or two.
Grade: A
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