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New play space to open at Huntington Reservation in Bay Village this September: Sneak peek

The play area will include a 50-foot zipline, water feature, swings and more.

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio — Ready… Set… Slide!

A new children’s play space is coming this fall to the Huntington Reservation in Bay Village as Cleveland Metroparks announced the start of construction on Wednesday.

The nearly one-acre area – known as Karen’s Way Place Space – is slated to open this September.

Here are some of the play space highlights as listed by Cleveland Metroparks officials:

  • Willow tunnel
  • Slide
  • Playhouse
  • Small stage
  • Musical play components
  • Two separate swing sets for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12
  • Water play feature
  • 50-foot-long kid-friendly zipline

The swings and zipline will feature ADA-inclusive seating, according to Cleveland Metroparks.

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“Karen’s Way Play Space will connect to the recently updated Noshery concessions building and Sunset Picnic Plaza by a paved accessible path,” according to a press release. “The project is being funded by a generous gift from Karen’s Way Inc.”

Huntington Reservation will remain open throughout the project’s construction.

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