Are you looking for some fun places to take your kids to beat the heat this summer? Pack up your sunscreen, towels, and snacks, and get ready for a fun filled day. Here are 7 places in Lenawee where you can cool off and have a blast with your family!

1. The Corner Park

“Bounce, climb, splash, swing” is the motto here. The Corner Park, located in Adrian, is a great place to take your kids for some outdoor fun; it has a splash pad, pool, a playground, and plenty of shade to keep you cool. With a massive jumping pillow, zip and zoom, and a dedicated toddler play area your kids may not want to go home! Plus, a concession stand, so you don’t even have to worry about packing lunch.

The Corner Park

2. Parish Park Splash Pad

The Parish Park Splash Pad located in Adrian is a water playground that is perfect for kids of all ages. It has a variety of water features, including sprays and fountains. There are also picnic tables and benches where you can relax and watch your kids play.

Parish Park Splash Pad

3. Blissfield Aquatic Center

The Blissfield Aquatic Center is a great place to take your kids for a swim. It has a 6-lane lap pool, wading pool, splash pad, and exercise pool for all to enjoy. There are also plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas where you can relax and soak up the sun.

Blissfield Aquatic Center

4. Bohn Pool

Bohn Pool is a public pool in Adrian that is perfect for families. It has a large pool, a diving board, multiple slides, a shallow end, and concessions. There are also plenty of chairs and umbrellas where you can relax and watch your kids swim.

Bohn Pool

5. W.J. Hayes State Park

W.J. Hayes State Park is a beautiful park in the Irish Hills that is perfect for a family day trip. It has a beach where you can swim, sunbathe, and build sandcastles. There are also picnic areas, hiking trails, and a playground.

W.J. Hayes State Park

6. Lake Hudson Recreation Area

Lake Hudson Recreation Area is a great place to take your family for a day of swimming and boating. It has a beach where you can swim and sunbathe, as well as a boat launch where you can launch your boat. It is a no-wake lake with trails and a picnic shelter. Stay late and camp in their rustic campground featuring the nation’s first designated Dark Sky Preserve!

Lake Hudson Recreation Center

 

7. Cal Zorn Park Splash Pad

Cal Zorn Park Splash Pad located in Tecumseh is a local favorite and great place to cool off in the summer.  There is a playground, pavilion, a dog park, and a wide-open field for soccer, lacrosse and more. Bring a book to kick back and relax while the kids wear off that energy!

Cal Zorn Splash Pad