It was a hot day in Cleveland.

The sky was on fire.

Conditions called for a waterpark.

Not one person in sight. The park was all ours.

Two hours of water slides,

before the lifeguard screamed for a safety break.

It was time to search for a treat.

Then back again to tackle the waterslides with new techniques.

First a relaxing float to test the waters.

Followed by a brave soul who conquered the tube.

Challenged by a daredevil that set the tone for more.

The patrons refused to leave after four hours.

Creativity was born.

Laughter echoed throughout the empty waterpark.

While screams of joy bounced around for eternity.

This is how we do summer in the Cleveland suburbs. Any questions?

Photos taken (on my phone) at the Cleveland Metropark's South Chagrin Reservation. Park in the Quarry Rock picnic area (number 4 on the trail map) and travel upstream until just before the Solon road bridge. But don't tell anyone else because we kind of like it all to ourselves.