by Stop 15 of the 2024 Summer Park Tour arrived in Rocky River at Elmwood Park this evening. While it is a smaller park, it can pack a lot in if you let it. Here are some of the highlights of the park.
Location
600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
About the park
Located in a residential area about 45 seconds from Detroit road in Rocky River, it is a tucked away hidden secret of fun in a comfortable setting, It is easy to keep track of several kids at once as the playground area is tucked in and small. A nice wooded trail gives parents and older children a like a reason for exploration and exercise. All in all, you will not find this park on many “best of” lists, but at the same time, it’s nothing to scoff at either.
Access to the park
The side street creeps up fast if you’re not looking out for it. Keep that google map cranking and drive slow. If you are coming from Rocky River on Detroit, then it is right before I90, if you are driving towards River from Westlake or North Olmsted on Detroit, then it is right past 190. Again, if you drive slow and keep your eyes peeled, you will see the street that leads you to the park.
Things to do
Walking trail
Toddler play set
Big kid play set
Swing set four deep with two buckets
Gaga Ball court
Normal slide
Tunnell Slide
Spin Slide
A tunnel that leads you through the big kid set
Large Monkey bars with triangle rings
Large Pavilion for get togethers
Places to sit
Several tiny benches right near the playground area. It also features a large pavilion with plenty of room for get togethers of various sizes.
Ground
Mulch in the playground and grass everywhere else
Bathroom
Indoor plumbing
Best part of the park.
It has a certain coziness to it that makes you feel safe as if you were in someone’s backyard.
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