Anytime can spend watching my 3 &4 yo grandkids is the best time of my week. We took the preschool…read moredrop in class and although almost an hour drive from where we live it was engaging and worth it! Nice, CLEAN facility!

My son (18 months) has so much fun in the toddler class Tiny Tykes! He loves to climb, bounce, &…read moreroll. He is very assertive & stubborn.. so I was nervous he was too young for a class, but this structured class is teaching him listening skills and how to follow instructions (there is an obstacle course each class). His coordination and balance is also improving. We got lucky with a small class size, so he gets a lot of attention! Dominique comes over to encourage the toddlers as well, which is so sweet. She runs a great gym & we have had nothing but great experiences there! Highly recommend. :)

We were looking for an enriching activity for our son--something that would build confidence, spark…read morecreativity, and give him a positive outlet each week. We were so delighted to find Tutu School Strongsville! From the moment we walked in, the studio felt warm, organized, and genuinely welcoming. The staff greets families with kindness and familiarity, creating an environment where children feel comfortable and excited to participate. One of the things my son enjoys most is how personable and engaging the instructors are. They take the time to truly connect with each child-- learning their personalities and making them feel seen and supported. That personal attention has made a noticeable difference--he looks forward to class and leaves feeling proud of himself every time! The owners, Katie and Grant, are also wonderful. Their experience and passion in professional ballet and teaching dance is evident in everything they do. Their enthusiasm, expertise, and genuine care for the families they serve create a strong foundation for the entire studio. The instructors balance structure with imagination beautifully. They introduce real ballet fundamentals while keeping the experience playful and age‑appropriate. Their patience, professionalism, and warmth truly make each class feel special. The studio itself is clean, safe, and thoughtfully maintained, and communication from the Strongsville team is always clear and timely. Watching our son grow more confident each week has been incredibly rewarding. Tutu School Strongsville has provided exactly the enriching experience we were hoping to find, and we're grateful for the care, intention, and joy the entire team brings to every class.

My soon to be 4 year old daughter absolutely loves her ballet class! She looks forward to it every…read moreweek. They make it fun and engaging while learning some of the basic dance moves. I love when they balance the bean bags on their heads. They allow you to schedule a make up class if needed. They offer themed classes once a month and also plan fun evening kids night out events as well. Great ballet dance classes for the kids!

This place is a must go for all Christmas people. I'm really not one but went because it's my…read moreMedina county stop for my Ohio county map. I did enjoy it. The tour guide we had was amazing. And there are a lot of interesting things in here including an original Rudolph and Buddy the elf which were extremely cool. Lots of big store holiday window displays. Lots of Christmas in here!

Castle Noel, came on a recommendation from a fellow Ohioan at Cleveland Zoo back in December 2022…read more After hearing about Castle Noel, and being someone with being a December birthday, Christmas, love of Christmas movies this was a must. The tour itself was 2 hours, the tour guides on my date August 31, 2025: last tour of the day 2pm, were informative, interactive, and made me feel like I was in Christmas heaven. The tour in my opinion is geared toward for kids 6 and up, and everyone else after that. All of our tour guides, hilighted there areas well. If you ever find you have to reschedule your tour, the staff are more then eager to help with that. Check in through the black doors, at gift shop ; be sure to browse and take home a piece of christmas or other souvenir. Everything about the tour epic, loved it all from Santa squeeze, to Grand Ball room to room with all the toys, restoration room, the slide from Christmas Story, Lord & Taylor clock at the start of the tour, all the Christmas windows. Look forward to returning and seeing all the new additions in future. Cheers to 10 years !!

I was there for my niece's birthday party. Every single table had a reserved sign on it. Our party…read morehad one of the long tables. There were at least a few dozen people in our party. The pizza was not good. We felt very rushed. Halfway through our party, the manager comes along and says he needs to move us to another table "so they can set up for another party". They grabbed everything off the long table and walked it all over to the other side of the party room and stacked everything on a small table only big enough for 2 people to sit. Even the seats had presents on them. We then had to continue the party with everyone standing. This place seems like they are seriously OVERBOOKED, and are basically shuffling people through the store as quickly as possible. They clearly care more about taking people's money than they do letting them have a good time, so that they'll return in the future. That's a very poor business model, IMO. I would never have a party at this place. The only nice part about it was the games.

Had fun here till the end. The manager working the prize area was so cold and made us feel so…read morerushed. It was my 1 year olds birthday, she was excited to pick a prize but the scowl and zero warmth from the prize counter was pretty shocking. I watched this guy (exhausted, I'm sure) yell at older kids to use the games properly but was shocked when he was rude

Hidden gem This is…read morethe coolest park for pictures in the area. A great little hike down and you are at the river. The large rocks are perfect for taking pictures. There is a picnic area and some bathrooms but the bathrooms are very old. I remember coming to this park as a kid and being my kids as well.

A nice park. A lovely and secluded oasis of nature. Great for walks…read more A church friend invited me to a picnic with her and her family after church one Sunday in September 2025. I don't think this is a great park for picnics because upon entry, I only saw one picnic table with benches so other people will have to sit on the ground if the table is occupied. Sitting on the ground is fine but it may not be convenient for some people. This park is a good option for walking or taking a mini hike with friends and family. There is a rocky area with some water that is cool to see as it is a mini waterfall. Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Overall, I had fun at David Fortier River Park. It seems to be a hidden gem unless you live in the area. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 187/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1028 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 11 September 2026

Liberty Playground in Elmwood Park is so nice for children! All was cleaned and there was only two…read moremissing items to utilize the park fully. People were socially distanced at the park. The bathrooms were available near by however we didn't use them. There is a bicycle park as well for children called safety town. There were various slides; zip line, rock climbing and swings!

The city of Independence, Ohio has a lot going for it but their Elmwood park simply outshines parks…read moreof neighboring areas. The crown jewel being their Liberty Playground which is great for toddlers to preteens. It has a generous section for a mini-town, complete with is fire station, traffic light, pedestrian crossing etc. Of note, clean restrooms by the kids area enhances the experience. The soccer field is gorgeous....and well maintained. Tennis courts are fantastic....and well maintained. Excellent baseball fields, multiple....are well maintained. Swimming pool for kids and adults....look great although I haven't benefited from it. The walking areas connecting all the above to independence branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library are paved with lush green grass and colorful floral arrangements with a lot of attention owing laid to landscaping. The Elmwood pond within the grounds of the park is a serene place to sit by. I've had the pleasure of visiting there many times with family, a generation up and also a generation down. We all love sitting there, chatting, snacking,in a peaceful environment in awe of the ducks, geese and if we're lucky, seeing the blue herons that come by there.

I decided to visit for the first time on Monday, 15 January 2024 as I had the day off of work due…read moreto the MLK Day holiday. I remember texting my friend Vlad because I was so excited to use the sauna at the Strongsville Rec. Center. He said that I probably would find Russian men in the sauna which I did, 2 of them (apparently Russians love saunas which is cool...haha). I am writing this review a year later, in Feb. 2025. A day pass cost me about $10, if I can remember correctly. I like that this option exists because I don't have to join as a member to use the gym and sauna. GYM/POOL/SAUNA -- At the upstairs gym, I used the stair master and walking track. I also noticed that they have a weights room downstairs but I didn't use it because I didn't have a lot of time. I then used the sauna and steam room downstairs. I stayed in the sauna for about 10 mins and I stayed in the steam room for about 5 mins. The sauna is very small but manageable. There were 3 men in there when I entered. I appreciate that there is a camera inside incase of any emergencies. The steam room is a bit bigger which felt nice. It feels good to be spaced out between people. TIPS -- I recommend bringing a towel to sit on while you're in the Sauna and Steam room. Bring a water bottle too. Also, bring a padlock and key to lock your bag and clothes in the changing room (locker room). I didn't bring a lock because I didn't realize that I would need one so I carried my wallet with me while I used the gym and sauna. Now that it is winter as I'm writing this review, I want to return to the sauna and steam room. The whole gym and pool/sauna area gets very crowded so I recommend that you arrive early. Also, I noticed that some floors were not very clean as I walked around the pool/sauna area. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 34/365 total reviews in 2025 - 815 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 5 February 2025

So far so good in coming for swim lessons. The facility is a bit dated, but overall it serves its…read morepurpose well. It has a few different pools including a kids pirate ship.

The kids had a blast…read more I didnt participate this time. Lots to do. Nice staff. A nice big space. We beat the heat. That's when you arrive by noon and pay less. Great promotion. Decent food also.

No workers, expensive prices...cant use card on arcade games just attractions...food was expensive…read moreand gross...

My kids are obsessed!!! Haven't seen them smile this big in a long time. Highly recommendread more

Went with my 2 best friends and their grandsons, to Shop and Play at Southpark Mall. A first time…read morevisit for all of us. Great concept. You can either leave your kids and shop. Or stay and play with your child. Many fun areas. Ball pit, jump house, trampolines, climbing areas, dress up items, play kitchen, many riding toys. Also a smaller fenced in area for 3 year olds and younger. Lots of variety. It was a weekday afternoon when we went. Not super crowded. All in all a fun place for kids to run and play. The negative is, I would never suggest leaving your kids alone there. The supervision is lacking to nonexistent. I couldn't tell if it was just the cashier there alone, or if someone was helping her. She spent the entire time talking to another woman. Not one person was even watching the kids. No one ever walked around. The cashier's small son was there. And he was an uncontrolled kid. Running around, very wild. So while it is a fun place. I would say to never leave your kids there alone.

My daughter has been attending Tutor Time for almost 18 months now and our experience has been…read morenothing but great. She had a tough start, but the teachers were patient and kind and helped her adjust. It wasn't very long before she would light up when she saw them. It was my first experience with daycare as well and everyone was very supportive, answering any questions I had, making recommendations for my daughter based on what they had seen and their experience; it really helped to calm my anxiety. I have always felt that she is safe and well cared for there. She has grown immensely in her time there and I truly believe it is because of the effort of the teachers. We get weekly lesson plans and daily updates of what they're doing and how it contributes to her growth. We had our first parent teacher conference and the teacher showed up prepared with observations and opportunities for my daughter. You can tell they care about the kids and their growth. I really feel as though the teachers are a part of my team and I don't think my daughter would have grown as much as she has without them. I would recommend Tutor Time to anyone who is looking for a safe, fun, welcoming environment for their child.

We love Tutor Time! Our daughter has been at Tutor Time for a year and a half. She started in the…read moreToddler 2's, moved to Pre-School, then moved to Pre-K! She is graduating Pre-K and moving to Junior K. The Junior K is a transition to prepare for Kindergarten. We came from an in home daycare. Let me tell you that our daughter learned so much from the wonderful teachers. Everyday she shares something new she has learned. It feels like a true family. It is so easy every day dropping her off at school. I genuinely trust every single teacher and director. They communicate throughout the day and I love that I know she is learning, happy and safe. Ashley goes over and beyond with the Pre-K kids. She truly has a heart of gold. She cares for the children and you can see that teaching is her passion. Lee and Mady are so helpful and are always there to answer questions. Jess really holds the fort down! She is so great with the children and communicating with parents. We can't say enough good things about Tutor Time and the teachers!