I live near this park and have been using it for over 60 years. Here is some updated information:…read moreSwimming is no longer allowed. (for humans) Dogs can swim on Thursdays only. There is no charge to get in. The paved road around the lake has been split into a one-way driving/biking road and a with an adjacent walking lane. There is a Hike/bike trail called The Freedom Trail that borders this park. Metro Parks Summit County is going to add a connector trail between them in 2026. The Freedom Trail in this area is a rail trail, so it is pretty flat. There is an area called Tallmadge Meadows that to me is a separate park, because the two areas have very different prior ownership and history, but Metro Parks considers them to be the same park. The parking for Tallmadge Meadows is right around the corner from South River Rd. on South Main St. (Rt 91). There is also a trailhead in Munroe Falls for the Summit County Bike and Hike Trail. It is about a ¼ mile North of South River Rd and runs along the Cuyahoga River. I used to be a Firefighter/EMT in Munroe Falls and it was not unusual for us to get called out to the "Metro Park" and have to ask, "which one"? All 3 of these are great parks and I consider myself luck to live in between them.

Great spot for a going away picnic planned at the last moment. I was happy. The bathrooms were open…read moreand clean, plenty of trash, young screaming kids, sand, and stuff to do. Its COVID season, I haven't gotten out anywhere so this is the best I can do since I haven't eaten outside since Feb. This was nice but, of course, catered with my own cooking. I wish I could Yelp my own cooking, a clear 1 star.

I visited in the fall and the park was beautiful!…read more The park is located right in the middle of the town. You can easily pass the entrance. Driving thru the park they have a lot of different activities - skate park, beach , hiking, and a wedding venue. We drove back to the beach area and there are beautiful views of the lake. The beach was a good size. Lots of parking available. There is also a playground near the beach. Great for kids!

Went to the beach today. Porta potties were dirty. There was no path to walk in . Ground was very…read moreuneven. The sand was dirty. The water was dirty. Never going back there ever again. The city needs to do better of Akron.

Such a fun thing to do in Cleveland! It makes for an awesome beach day and is a nice escape from…read morethe city or if you want to take your cares away for some local R&R. Edgewater Beach, located in lower Edgewater Park, and offers roughly 2400 feet of public beach and 1000 feet of swimming and water access. Park is open dusk to dawn. Do note that you can't go past the first line of buoys and only certified US Coast Guard life jackets are permitted. That means no floats, water toys, etc. Dogs are welcome at the Dog Beach section only (westernmost point) and not at the main public beach area. Posting Beach Rules and Regulations here for reference: -Obey Lifeguard instructions at all times -No swimming when red beach flags are posted due to weather/safety conditions -No swimming in unauthorized areas -No diving -Supervise children at all times - No pets on the beach or in the water outside designated area -No flotation devices (only U.S. coast guard approved life jackets allowed) -No fishing near designated swimming areas -No snorkels or scuba equipment -Keep off rocks (ORD 525.01) -No fires or grills on beach We have driven up for a beach day once a year for the past few and it makes for such a great regional getaway.

My favorite beach in the world. Bring a beach chair, cooler and some cold ones and enjoy life.read more

Having done another hike at Hinckley Reservation I realized I had not posted a review for one of…read morethe gems of the Cleveland Metroparks system. Hinckley offers as diverse a range of activities and some of the best view as any other park in the area. Most people know Hinckley from the annual Buzzard festival, the nice lake and the awesome ledges, but that is just scratching the surface. With the newly renovated dam and the lake refilled Hinckley Reservation is once again at its peak. I have often hiked at Hinckley, my most recent hike started at the Top of the Ledges picnic area, went down through the Ledges, along the North side of the Hinckley Lake Loop, on the Bridal Trails and then the Buckeye Trail back through the Ledges. If you are looking for some interesting hiking the Bridal Trails provide some nice variety from open fields, stream crossings, hills and narrow winding trails. Whipp's Ledges are some of the most impressive you will see; they provide multiple routes and views, plus there is actual rock climbing allowed. Less well known are Worden's Ledges on the other side of the park which while smaller still are lots of fun and they have some interesting carvings that are well worth visiting. The Lake provides the opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. There is a nice boathouse where you can rent a boat at reasonable rate, and while not terribly challenging, the lake is picturesque and getting out on the water is always a great time. Although I have never taken advantage at the bottom of the dam there is a nice beach and swimming area. Hinckley Reservation is a wonderful asset and a great way to get outside and enjoy yourself. This is a large park with plenty to do and see. Never been disappointed with a visit here.

The dam is a lot better after the reconstruction. Nice 3 mile walk around the lake. Concession…read morestand open during the summer.

I am very fortunate that West Branch State Park is in my backyard. Recently bought some kayaks and…read moredecided to take them out on West Branch and wow!!!! Yeah wow!!! What an awesome place to kayak! There are so many coves to paddle through. I enjoy the coves as it is quiet and peaceful and I can sit back in the shade and read my book and eat my snacks. My husband loves this place as he loves to fish and he has been doing pretty well catching fish in the kayak. We have an enjoyable time every time that we are on this lake. Actually this is our favorite spot so far. We have explored so much of this lake but it is so big that it will take us a long time to explore the rest of it and we are totally fine with it. We can't wait to get back on this lake and kayak around. Hmmm maybe today haha!!

Beautiful state park. Never too crowded. Campsite is available on site. Not sure if you can rent…read moreout recreational items like kayaks. Nice and scenic hiking trails love it here

Definitely a cool scenery stop! Gorgeous even in the winter time, ESP when it's frozen…read more Make sure to visit on the opposite end of this viewing point, solstice steps! Super neat & wide view of the lake! Winter warning if it's cold where you are AWAY from the lake, it will feel like ICE hitting your body uncovered face when you actually get to the lake. The temperature change AT the lake is drastic compared to being an hour away from it.

I love this park! There is a large playground and the views of the sunset are beautiful! Overall…read more9/10 just because I wish there was a way to go down to the water.

Beautiful in the winter time…read more With less people the beach becomes a serene and peaceful environment. We took a family walk to check out the ice.

Gorgeous place for sunset viewing! We were there in the winter & at the very end of the sunset but…read morestill very pretty location & beach. Packed during sunset hours hard to find parking at times. I also like that it has very well lit entrances to the beach & along the sidewalks.