Beach Swimming and Much More at Lake Erie, Ohio

Everyone loves to swim. At Lake Erie in Ohio, there are plenty of beautiful, sandy beaches to choose from. So many, in fact, its almost impossible to list them all! But here are a few that are very popular and well worth the visit to them, as there is more to them than swimming. Enjoy fishing, boating, eating and more , while you have some fun in the sun!

Cleveland Lakefront State Park

This park near the city of Cleveland has everything you'll need for a day, or more, of having fun. The park is actually divided into a bunch of different parks, which include Edgewood Park, Euclid Beach, Villa Angela, and Wildwood, to name just a few. The beaches are clean and inviting, with A 900-foot beach found at both Edgewater and Gordon Park. Gordon Park also has six boat launch ramps, a fishing platform, and a picnic area. For the biking enthusiasts, jump on the 9-mile Cleveland Lakefront Bike Trail and follow the shoreline as you peddle. Theres a boardwalk to stroll on, with many concession stands, snack bars, and stores located on it. Playgrounds and picnic areas can be found scattered throughout the whole park. For more information, please visit their website at Cleveland.Parks@dnr.state.oh.us . Cleveland Lakefront is located at 8701 Lakeshore Blvd.

Huntington Reservation

Located on the appropriately named "Lake Road", Huntington Reservation is a 103-acre reservation is also where you can find the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Baycrafters and Huntington Playhouse. Come relax on the brilliant beach and then enjoy many activities afterwards. There is a one-mile all-purpose trail, great for hiking, biking, or just strolling, that links the Reservation to the Bay Village Bike Trail. Enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, and many playgrounds and snack bars found throughout the area.Many nature programs and hikes are also offered trough the Reservation offices. For more information on those and many other amenities the park offers, go to www.clevelandmetroparks.com .

Conneaut Township Park

Birding and waterfowl enthusiast love this park, since many different species of our flying friends flock here. Reports of green-winged teal, blue-winged teal, black duck, green herons, cedar waxings, and much more have been made. A bird observation deck is readily available for better sightseeing. The sandy beach has lifeguards, as well as many concession stands, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and more. Theres always something to do at Conneaut. For the antique-car lovers, Conneaut hosts the Conneaut Lighthouse Cruise-in, every Thursday night from the middle of May through September. The park is located at 480 Lake Road, and for more information can be found on the Internet at http://VisitAshtabulaCounty.com .