Edgewater Park

Best place to see the lake and to take visitors to see a little nature in the city (though maybe they don’t want to swim but that’s not the park’s fault)! It’s now pretty bustling on nice days since the change of management, and definitely puts a good face on the city.

Beautiful park with a slightly grungy beach. Don’t plan on having a legit beach day here but it’s nice to come at sunset. Lots of folks fishing at night. Overall, I wouldn’t consider it a real «beach» but a nice place of nature and open space.

I love Edgewater Park. Others have said this same thing, so I won’t dwell on it too much… but ever since the State Park system handed Edgewater over to the Cleveland Metroparks this year, everything about it has improved so much. It was already a beautiful place with a great view, and now it’s cleaner with more inviting activities and events. Many praises to Metroparks for managing this park so well.
One of my favorite memories from this past summer have been of: 1) Edgewater Live, which features live music, food trucks, and family friendly events. And lounging on the beach. Definitely check it out. 2) grilling in the pavilions with my friends. Plenty of space with lots of sports and places to explore.
Some great things about Edgewater:
— GREAT bike path along the park with a bike box, recycled from an old shipping containers. There’s also a connection to W 65^th (and I think another one to battery park? not sure)
— The sand is cleaner and softer here than the east side beaches, which tend to be more rocky.
— The Metroparks put standing umbrellas on the beach for public use
— Ice cream available! Honey Hut!
— Events like free yoga and not-​free stand up paddle boarding at Edgewater Live
— Great pier and stone path along the water. People fish along the path and older Middle Eastern people come and bring their hookahs. It’s a great place to watch the sunset over the Cleveland skyline.
I love coming here in the summer and I look forward to spending more time here next summer!

There is so much to do at Edgewater park! And its insanely gorgeous with all the renovations the Metro Parks has done with it.
You should definitely attend the NEO cycle event. Tons to do with the races, the food trucks, and the weather is perfect today!

I was in town for business and had some time to kill so I found myself at Edgewater Park. When I think of Cleveland, I don’t think of a beach, but this is exactly what it is. There is even a little shack to get tackle equipment, snacks and ice cream and a pier to go fishing. It’s a beautiful little park. I didn’t go to the ‘beach’ area but it looked very popular. I enjoyed a little stroll on the pier and sat down to take in the pure beauty of nature. Wind whipping my cheeks and hair, the clashing of water along the rocks, sea gulls squawking, the dull chatter of fishermen. Peaceful. Beautiful.
There are also some lighthouses off in the distance I wanted to check out so I asked a local (owner of the snack shack) and she directed me to Wendy Park. You can only access the lighthouses by boat but this does get you much closer. The park is kind of hard to find as the road leading into it looks more like you’re going in the back way of a factory, but it was such a great place to visit. Instead of turning into Edgewater Park, turn right and follow the road toward Whiskey Island. Keep to the right and the road is parallel to railroad tracks. At the end you will see a sign that says no motor vehicles and a small, gravel parking lot. Park there and even though it looks kind of iffy, it’s ok, just walk a little way down to the riverfront. There weren’t a lot of people here. It is a little buggy. There’s trash in the water. But it was a nice place to see the skyline, big industrial boats, do some fishing and visit the old Coast Guard building.

The best it gets for convenient and beautiful outdoors in the CLE!
The water is still lake Erie, so less than pristine, but with Cleveland metro parks taking over, the sand is better, permanent volleyball courts inserted, and live music and beach beer every Thursday throughout the summer? Yes please and thank you. And a permanent ice cream shop? Cherry on top.
Plus the upper part has the best view in y the city, overlooking the beach with a lush green field behind it and the skyline behind that. It’s my favorite place to run

Hands down the absolute best view of the city. This park has really made a complete 180. The Cleveland Metroparks have put blood sweat and tears into making this park the place to be, and let me tell you, they have done a great job! I come to the park almost every day, whether it is in the morning or at night and I am always pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and constant maintenance that keeps the park safe and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a place to run, a first date idea, or just a place to read and relax this is the place to be.

This park is soooooo much better now that Metro Parks took over. They have definitely cleaned up the place. Before I wouldn’t step foot on this beach it was dirty and disgusting. But wow! They did a fantastic job cleaning it up so far. I actually walked barefoot in the sand and didn’t get stuck by any sharp objects.
We came down here on the second Happy Hour Thursday Concerts that they’re doing for the summer. It was so much fun. And such a fantastic idea. Everyone is there to have a great time. My only complaints about the happy hour are the parking (of course) it’s quite a mess. And the number of food trucks available. Every truck had a line a mile long, hopefully they will add more food trucks for future happy hour events.
When we got there I noticed that now a part of the beach (far end near upper Edgewater) is dedicated for dogs. I was so happy that there was finally a place I could bring my dog to swim legally. The only down side is that the dog beach is still really dirty. The entire dog beach is scattered with wood as well as sharp sticks, shells and rocks. Which makes it a little difficult to walk barefoot.
It looks like they cleaned the other side of the beach and just dumped it on the dog beach. If they would clean this up, it would definitely improve the rating of this place.

Nice location on Lake Erie! Amazing sunset & we enjoyed watching the fisherman in the evening!

Bust out them dusty flip flops and get ready for some fun under the sun in Edgewater Park! I love coming here on a warm spring/​summer day to enjoy the rare Cleveland sun :) There is a ton of grass area for BBQs, picnics, outdoor sports, etc! There is also a little beach area with sand for your tanning pleasures and with volleyball nets! Parking is accessible and free. There are two food huts that sell nachos, hotdogs, sundaes, etc. Make sure you get yourself some Honey Hut ice cream! I lived close to the ocean almost my whole life, but I still have a lot of fun whenever I visit Edgewater Park!

To quote Heavy D «Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it?» I have fallen in love with this park and Im gonna get as much time there as I can. Great walking trails, beach is combed daily (if not damn near close to it). Good view and its fun watching the older gay dudes who meet on Grinder link up. Soon they will start selling beer and I wont have to keep my flask in my fanny pack!

The metroparks are a huge part of what makes Cleveland an amazing place to live, and I am so lucky to live about a mile from Edgewater! It’s a great place to bring the dogs, to picnic, and just to walk around!

I love Metroparks. basically one of the only things I can say I truly love about Cleveland, so far.
edgewater Park holds a special place in my heart now though. I live right down the street so it’s super convenient for me to cross under the new tunnel to get right onto the beach. the tunnel, although a little leaky, is really nice, clean, well lit.
the beach is great and I love that people actually use it as a beach and lounge and sun bathe in towels. the water at times could be cleaner, but what are ya gonna do? it’s a lake, not an ocean, the waves aren’t getting that big.
the track is a good size for running. About 1.8 miles around. good view on the lake side.
my favorite part by far is the upper west side, you run off the trail when you get to the top of the hill, and run down some wooden steps, and keep going on the trail. it’s a short trail, but the view to the lake and downtown is beautiful. I plan on having picnics there in the summer: D

Since the Cleveland Metroparks took over this summer, they have done a tremendous job of keeping Edgewater’s trees trimmed, leaves raked, paths cleared and the beach combed each morning. On morning walks there are always Metroparks workers around though less now that the weather is changing in the fall, but even this cold morning, a few little green service carts were zipping around, emptying wastebaskets. There is even a large recycling bin at the end of one of the parking lots.
Workers also have installed a number of fitness-​trail exercise stations along the lower path for other physical activities to change-​up a walking or running routine.
Both the lower and upper walking paths provide compelling views of the lake, the downtown cityscape or of Cleveland’s west coast. There are lovely old trees in the upper park and plenty of picnic tables. And there are fine opportunities to watch birds, waterfowl and even deer — from the great blue heron perched on the jetty of rocks near the beach to the lone white swan who arrived to claim a beachfront spot for herself after chasing Canadian geese away.
I love Edgewater and recommend a visit for anyone who wants to enjoy some of the best nature near the city.

The majority of my Sundays are here, in the Summer anyways. After, Whiskey Island is the destination. This whole Summer I came here to Meditate on the rocks and started up cardio again. Much needed, I felt like” the biggest loser contestant”. Weight not involved, just being a slacker (Tech 9ne). I’m feeling 1000% better than I did at the beginning of the Summer. No pain, no gain. Now Summers coming to a slow, but definite end.
I went to Edgewater one day this Summer about two weeks ago and there was a mound, about 3 – 4 ft tall of black… Something that went on for a good 100 yes along the shore. I never go in the water anyways, so no problem for me, our planet though, no bueno. Furthermore, Cleveland, my city!!!
Anyways, Edgewater holds a special place with my heart. Whiskey Islands attached to it, doesn’t hurt. Only adds to the awesomeness of it!!!

As a newcomer to Cleveland, I’ve been to a couple of beaches around Cleveland but this is one of the better ones. A great place for a sunny afternoon in Cleveland. Not only are their volleyball nets, sand, and an ICE CREAM place, but there are some cozy pavilions where you can host parties and picnics. The sand has some rocks/​shells near the water so bring so bring some flip flops if you are worried. A great place for kids and adults a like to get some sun. I loved being able to get Ice cream when I got a little bit too hot.
My favorite things about this place, the volleyball net (pretty sturdy but you probably have to bring your own lines), ice cream and the soft sand. If you like any of these I would suggest coming here!

As a native Clevelander this Cleveland landmark is a harbor for so many great memories for me, as I’m sure it is for many. Aside from providing some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the region, how many of us can remember growing up and ending up here after a long night out in the flats or at a house party, planning a clandestine trip there for a special date, having deep philosophical discussions with friends after sharing one of the ups or downs of life, cooking out with the family, catching a free peek of the Cleveland Air Show… the list goes on and on.
So while as far as park beaches go, Edgewater Park isn’t technically «as good as it gets,» for me it doesn’t really get any better.

This place is amazing! I came here when I first moved to CLE and appreciated the view of the skyline from the west side of the city. After that I didn’t make much of an effort to come here and then moved away.
Now that I’m back (semi-​temporarily), one of the first things I wanted to do was visit Edgewater park. I didn’t have a good reason, just that good memory of my first time in the city and wanting to recapture a sense of novelty.
One of the last days of Indian Summer this past week was the perfect opportunity to go back. I got out of work in the afternoon and immediately made the trek down to the park. It was a perfect fall day, verging on summer temperatures, and an amazing day to appreciate both nature and the city all at the same time. The lake was a sapphire blue, sailboats dotted the horizon, and the gulls kept their distance so I avoided getting bombed. I almost felt like I was at the ocean, and since I love the waterfront, I was one happy camper.
Be sure your next visit to CLE includes a trip to Edgewater Park, especially if it’s a nice day. It’s a great treat on the waterfront and one not to be missed if you have the chance!

I always pop through Edgewater on my way home when I throw down a 25 mile Hooligan ride on the mtb… The one thing is that the nice the weather is the worse off Edgewater gets… People don’t know how to clean up after themselves very well sometimes…
Cool thing is when your riding through, you get to enjoy the smells of some pretty tasty smelling BBQ and grill work!
That rocks!!!

I absolutely love this park. I like to come here and walk the dogs, hang out in the park area or sit on the beach. I have always felt safe here, perhaps that is because i have 2 dogs… but even when i have my kids with me, I have always felt safe. Its close, free and beautiful.
The bathrooms are just disgusting. There really is no other way to put it. That is really the only negative I have. Great place to escape on a nice summer day.