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AkronOhioMoms Playdate at Romp n Stomp (1/2 off)

February 16, 2010

You are invited to a Dr Seuss 60th Birthday Party Playdate at Romp n Stomp on Tuesday, March 2nd from 11:30am – 1pm. Romp n Stomp is graciously extending a 1/2 OFF Discount for AkronOhioMoms members! As if the inflatables were not enough fun and excitement, Romp n Stomp has an exciting event planned! They will be celebrating Dr Seuss’ 60th... --more

Impress your friends with Mommy Cards

February 12, 2010

Working in a marketing office since college, I was so very used to carrying and doling out business cards, and after my oldest Elijah was born, I had forgotten all about that part of corporate life. But, now I have it back!  I have mommy cards.  My husband bought me my first set of mommy cards a few months after the birth of our now 5 year old.  ... --more

New Playground at Bath Community Activity Center

September 27, 2009

Bath Community Activity Center is Bath’s oldest park, founded in 1968. 41 acres of recreational activities are all available to you to enjoy. Activities include:  four well-maintained tennis courts, two soccer fields, two volleyball courts, two horseshoe pit courts, a full basketball court, and a multipurpose field used for football, lacrosse, and... --more

What animals go south for the winter, Mom?

September 18, 2009

Do you have a budding naturalist on your hands or just an inquisitive child that loves animals like I do? Join the Goodyear Heights Metro Park naturalist for Nature Investigators: Fall Migration on Saturday, Sep 26 2:00p at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pioneer Shelter & Trails, Akron, OH.  Join Naturalist Meghan Doran for this interactive hike... --more

Best Playgrounds in Akron

August 31, 2009

Year round fun can be had at this great playgrounds in Akron!  Visiting a playground is a fun &  natural way for kids to explore, learn, exercise, develop social skills, and enjoy the great outdoors.  It can be fun and a workout if you play with your kids while at the playground too! I’ve compiled a list of favorite finds that my kids love.... --more

Boettler Park & Heritage Hill Playground in Green, OH

April 3, 2009

Boettler Park is located in Green, which is southern part of Akron, OH. This impressive park boasts 8 acres of protected wetlands providing a home to the wildlife. The paved easy walking trails that allow you to get right up close to nature’s best through the wetlands and by the stocked pond. –more Read More →

Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a Great Akron Playground

April 3, 2009

Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a family recreation at its best right in the heart of the Fairlawn/Montrose area. They even have Nature Resource Center with great education opportunities and programs. Kids love the playground! There are two play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Playground has swing sets, slides, climbing walls, activity panels, play wheel,... --more

Akron Skate Park

March 19, 2009

Akron Skate Park is a great FREE place for your kids and teens to enjoy skateboarding.   It is 19,000 sq ft of fiberglass reinforced concrete. There is an area for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skaters. It has all of the skating surfaces that kids look for in public areas where skateboarding is prohibited. Kids learn new and amazing... --more

Akron Metroparks are family fun

February 19, 2009

Keeping your kids active and happy couldn’t be easier with the Metroparks of Cleveland and Akron in your backyard. Educational experiences are around each corner as you hike the trails, experience the wildlife by feeding birds from your hand or watching a frog leap from a lily pad, enjoy the vista from the ledges, catch a fish from the lake, or... --more