Facilities and Activities:
| General | Land, acres | 476 | | | Water, acres | -10 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Picnic Shelters, # | 5 | | | Swimming Beach, feet | yes | | | Mountain Bike Trails, miles | 9 | | | Beach Concession | yes | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boating Limits | -2 | | | Seasonal Dock Rental | 350 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 4 | | | Fuel For Sale | yes | | Winter | Sledding | yes | | | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Ice Boating | yes | | | Ice Fishing | yes |
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| State Park Overview: |
 | In the heart of one of Ohio's largest cities, Cleveland Lakefront State Park provides natural relief to the metropolitan skyline. Sand beaches, tree-lined picnic areas and panoramic views of the lake are found within the park along the Lake Erie shoreline |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Ohio has been truly blessed by the presence of Lake Erie on its northern border. Lake Erie is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. When considering nearly 99% of the world's water supply is either frozen or saltwater, the Great Lakes are a tremendous resource most Ohioans take for granted.
Lake Erie is shallow allowing for violent storms with high waves. The lake is divided into three basins: west, central and eastern. The west is most shallow at 25 to 30 feet average depth. The central basin, wherein lies Cleveland Lakefront State Park, has an average depth of 61 feet. The eastern basin is deepest at 210 feet average depth.
Lake Erie, because of its higher nutrient levels and warmer temperatures, produces greater numbers and varieties of fish than any other great lake. The annual Erie fish catch nearly equals the combined catches of all the other great lakes. Dominant species are perch, smallmouth and white bass, channel catfish, walleye and freshwater drum.
Sand beaches are scattered along the main shoreline. Coastal plants such as sand cherry, beach grass, beach pea and others are rare in this urban environment. Common trees include cottonwood, willow and ash with vines of wild grape, Virginia creeper, bittersweet and poison ivy among the branches. |
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| History of the Area: |
| The first pioneer settlers arrived in the area in 1796. In 1827, the Ohio Canal was completed as far south as Akron, and by 1832, it was in operation from Lake Erie to the Ohio River resulting in great prosperity and a rapid population increase for Cleveland. Cleveland was a noted center of the stagecoach lines between the East, West and South until the railroads came about 1850 replacing the stagelines. When the Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad was completed, it extended into that valley's great coal fields laying the foundation for Cleveland as an industrial giant. With the availability of coal and iron ore, great iron furnaces and rolling mills soon lined the banks of the Cuyahoga River.
As early as 1865, lands were set aside in Cleveland to be developed as recreation areas. In 1977, the city of Cleveland leased its four lakefront parks to the state of Ohio. The four parks became Cleveland Lakefront State Park in 1978. In 1982, the Euclid Beach area was added to the state park property. The Villa Angela area consisted of two separate land purchases. The first 30 acres was bought by the city of Cleveland and turned over to the state in 1984. ODNR and the Cleveland Public Library purchased the remaining 13 acres in May 1991. While each area appears to be a separate park, they are administered through a single park office located at Gordon Park. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| | | B&Bs / Inns | | Fitzgerald's Irish Bed & Breakfast - Magnificent 16-room French Tudor. You will be charmed by its unique castle-like architecture and the Irish hospitality. Three guest rooms, each with private bath. 30 mi E of Cleveland. |
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| Birding Sites: Cleveland Lakefront - Birding Sites: Cleveland Lakefront. Lakefront. Avon Lake. Rocky River Park. Edgewater Park. Donald Gray Gardens. Burke Airport and E 55 Marina. E. 72nd St. and Gordon Park. Euclid Beach/Villa... | | Dick Jean Hoffman's Local Bird Scene - Fall 1998 - Dick Jean Hoffman - the local bird scene. JUMP. to Nov 28 to Nov 27. to Nov 22 to Nov 19 to Nov 15 to Nov 14 to Nov 13. to Nov 9 to Nov 8 to Nov 6 to Nov 3 to Nov 2. to Oct 31 to Oct 30 to Oct... | | Statewide Ohio bird sightings during September 1999 - Statewide Ohio bird sightings in September 1999. | | THINGS TO DO IN OHIO - BEACHES - Ohio Beaches | | OHIO - The first campground locator on the web that will show photos of the campgrounds so you know what to expect before you get there. You can plan your next camping trip with ease. | | Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty - Real Estate Listings in the Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding areas of northeastern Ohio. Includes specific information on real estate listings, homes, residential, relocation, photos, maps | | Beaches in the Great Lakes Region - ... the beach, located in Huron, Ohio, is an integral part of the city today. Cleveland Lakefront State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Sand beaches, tree-lined picnic areas and ... | | USATODAY.com - Travel City Guides - What's worth doing in Cleveland - By Brian Albrecht with T. Ragi for USATODAY.com "You've got to be tough. This grassroots slogan was coined by Clevelanders during the bad old days nearly 30 years ago when Randy Newman was... | | The Ohio Academy of Science-OHIO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY200APPENDIX - ... Park (incl. Cleveland Zoological Park Rain Forest), Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Cleveland Metropolitan Park System encircling Greater Cleveland Independence Twp. ... | | Kirtland Bird Club - Lake Erie Shoreline Field Trip, Januray 13, 2002 - Kirtland Bird Club Cleveland Ohio . Local Concern. Home. What's New. Other Projects. Birds of Note. About KBC. KBC History. Meetings. Join KBC. Officers. Picture Gallery. Writer's Gallery. ... |
| Area Attractions: |
| Headlands Beach State Park is located east of Cleveland near Fairport Harbor. Headlands Beach has the longest natural sand beach in the state and offers picnicking and swimming opportunities. The adjacent state nature preserve, Headlands Dunes, is one of the last and finest examples of Lake Erie beach and dune communities remaining in Ohio, with rare plant species normally found only on the Atlantic coast.
Just south of Headlands Beach is Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, a national natural landmark. The 644-acre marsh-swamp forest contains unique plant and animal life. East of Cleveland off S.R. 174 is Hach-Otis State Nature Preserve, a remnant mature forest in the Chagrin River Valley. Punderson State Park in Geauga County is a resort park offering a lodge, cabins, campground, golf course and winter recreation area. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Dover Lake Waterpark
1150 W Highland Rd
Northfield, OH
(330) 467-7946
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Gander Mountain
2685 Creekside Dr
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 405-2999
| Rodmakers Shoppe
20884 Royalton Rd
Strongsville, OH
(440) 572-0400
| Angler's Mail
6495 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 884-7877
| Reptile Specialists
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
| Parma Bait & Tackle
5341 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 398-9877
| Atlantic Gun & Tackle
7594 Chippewa Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 526-1176
| L & D Bait & Tackle & Txdrmst
18508 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 226-3474
| Frank's Tackle Co
10802 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 961-4000
| Travelrods Limited
14600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 221-3993
| Atlantic Gun & Tackle
5425 Northfield Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 475-5240
| Kulis Freeze Dry
725 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH
(440) 232-8352
| Parma Bait
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
| Shine's Live Bait
1287 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 431-9090
| Ted's Bait & Tackle
4417 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 651-5321
| John's Bait & Tackle
33473 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH
(440) 930-9144
| Chagrin River Gillies
1540 Chagrin River Rd
Gates Mills, OH
(440) 423-1291
| Erieshore Beverage & Bait
35608 Lake Shore Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 942-3470
| Weldon Tackle
18613 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 531-2907
| Anglers Shop of Ohio Canoe Adventures
5128 Colorado Ave
Westlake, OH
(440) 835-0861
| So Lucki Charters
Westlake, OH
(440) 871-8171
| Net Result Tackle Co
24435 Beech Ln
North Olmsted, OH
(440) 734-0307
| Chagrin River Bait & Tackle
140 Forest Dr
Willoughby, OH
(440) 942-9716
| Pier Grill
3224 Cleveland Memorial Shrwy
Cleveland, OH
(216) 281-4900
| Fishing Pier
22464 Lake Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 356-5650
| A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charters
6861 Chadbourne Dr
Cleveland, OH
(216) 642-5556
| JT Sport Fishing Charters
3618 E 65th St
Cleveland, OH
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| A Reel Thrill Charter
5415 Amherst Dr
Cleveland, OH
(440) 887-0463
| Lake Erie Charters
905 Mannering Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-9507
| Fishing Boat Charter
4315 Royalton Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 237-9303
| North Coast Beverage & Tackle
35579 Lake Shore Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 946-4812
| Pine Lake Trout Club
17021 Chillicothe Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH
(440) 543-1331
| A Lure Fishing Charters
Willoughby, OH
(440) 951-1089
| Deep Springs Trout Club
11069 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 946-0630
| Hitman Sport Fishing Charters
35049 N Turtle Trl
Willoughby, OH
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Bluegreen Vacation Club
5595 Transportation Blvd # 110
Cleveland, OH
(216) 750-1100
| Last Resort Animal Haven & Pet
8370 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-7387
| Carino Collection Hotels & Resorts
15300 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 878-9400
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7325 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8564
| Herb's on the Lake
32485 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH
(440) 933-8304
| Radisson Hotels & Resorts: Radisson Inn Cleveland Airport
25070 Country Club Blvd
Westlake, OH
(440) 734-5060
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Cleveland Airport Marriott
4277 W 150th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 252-5333
| Courtyard-Cleveland Airport
24901 Country Club Blvd
North Olmsted, OH
(440) 716-9977
| Vacation Resorts International
24748 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH
(440) 232-6007
| Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 378-9191
| Clarion Cleveland South
5300 Rockside Rd
Independence, OH
(216) 524-0700
| Courtyard by Marriott: Airport South/Middleburg Heights
7345 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8785
| Radisson Hotels & Resorts: Eastlake
35000 Curtis Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-8000
| Lake Metroparks: Chapin Forest Pine Lodge Ski Center
10381 Hobart Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 256-3810
| Radisson Hotel & Conference
35000 Curtis Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-1356
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
127 Public sq
Cleveland, OH
(216) 696-9200
| Hyatt Regency Cleveland
420 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 575-1234
| Radisson Hotel At Gateway
651 Huron Rd E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 377-9000
| Holiday Valley Ski Resort
Cleveland, OH
(216) 556-3700
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Cleveland, OH
(440) 542-2349
| Sheraton Airport Hotel Cleveland
5300 Riverside Drive
Cleveland, OH
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| Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Indpnd
6001 Rockside Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 524-9280
| Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resort
Northfield, OH
(330) 467-2242
| Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 285-2211
| Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party Center
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-9775
| Twinsburg Travel & Cruise
9337 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 963-0033
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8701 Lakeshore Blvd., NE Cleveland, OH 44108-1069 |
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