To think that we considered staying home because of the god-awful reviews we read here! Based on the traffic problems we read about, we sought alternate routes that completely avoided Route 8.
From Chagrin Falls we took 91 south through Hudson, nearly to KSU. We traveled west on Graham and approached Blossom from the south. Piece of cake! it was 45 minutes from Chagrin Falls to the gate and then a few more minutes for parking. The parking was free, orderly, and in lots that were paved and reasonably well marked. From lot D, it was an easy 10 minute walk to the pavilion. There are trams available from the lots to the Music Center, for those who need assistance. Going home was just as easy.
The crowd was a mixture of mature adults and families with children. The lawn was full of kids, running and playing. I didn't want the potential distraction of kids during the performance, so chose to sit in the pavilion. But I wish I had brought my children to this venue when they were younger - what a great, stress-free way to expose kids to music and dance.
Overall, a wonderful, relaxed venue.
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