Huntington Beach has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years - and in many ways it's improved for…read morethe kids and families who visit. Very intentional signage, recreation / playground, swing bench seating, and restroom facilities all make the beach-going experience better. Huntington Beach has less of a crowd in the Winter, but it is just as alluring a Summertime visits. Huntington Beach is directly across the street from the local forest and nature center (part of the Cleveland MetroParks).

Finally made it to the beach. I'd heard good things and the trip was worth it. Wide beach. Clean…read moresand. Big rocks to climb and sit on. This beach is not like Headwaters, but it's nice. We took the long steps to get to and from the beach. This is below a nice park with newer restrooms and playground. Lots of parking. There was a long mat on the beach for handicapped walkers, strollers and wheelchairs, but I don't know how to access that. Was on the east end of the beach.

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.

We recently visited this free state park beach which has been significantly improved with the…read moreaddition of the Visitor Center and the real restrooms and rinse-off area at the back. There's a new pier where boats can pull up, and it's popular for swimming and diving too. The beach itself has a rustic, wooded feel. The swimming area is shallow to a point and then gets deep enough for real swimming. The biggest downside is all of the goose poop especially on the walkway that provides accessibility. There is plenty of parking and a playground for the kiddos.

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!

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.

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

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!!

Really nice park. Crowded sometimes and parking can be hard. Be extra careful in parking lots…read more Walking, people backing out of spots, those little bikes zipping by. Beautiful park. Beautiful sunsets. Bathrooms could be really nice if people just took care of their own stuff. Seriously pick up after yourself. Geez

So beautiful and so serene and they host exercise classes here from time to time the steps are a…read morenice place to relax and rewind.

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.

this was honestly one of my favorite things we did for the summer. It's roughly $50 a person for…read morethe daily pass. I went on the Fourth of July and it was a really good time. There wasn't too many people. They had a band playing at the rooftop bar. They have concession stands where they sell ice cream whole pizzas Chicken tenders fries and more. Along with the obstacle courses in the lake. They also have a splash pad area for kids. And also a little area with water slides and buckets that dump water. I will definitely be coming back.

Our stay was nothing short of extremely disappointing. My kids had been looking forward to this…read moretrip all summer. They were so excited to finally have the chance to visit the great Jellystone Resort, only to leave feeling let down and disappointed. Friday, after we had already put a considerable amount of money into the arcade, we discovered that the ticket machine was broken. Instead of making an effort to get it fixed, the solution was simply to put an "Out of Order" sign on it. My kids were understandably upset, and unfortunately, they weren't the only ones. Throughout the weekend, I saw countless children walking out of the arcade crying, especially the younger kids who simply didn't understand why they couldn't get their tickets or use something they had been looking forward to. Then there were the water attractions. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, numerous water obstacles were closed. These are some of the attractions that make this resort what it is supposed to be known for, yet they were constantly unavailable. We ended up spending most of our time in the pool area because there simply wasn't much else we could do. It's incredibly frustrating to spend this much money on a family vacation and then find that many of the attractions you paid for aren't actually available. There's also a huge sign proudly advertising that the resort serves Hershey's ice cream. After standing in line for nearly an hour, we were finally told that everything was sold out. And this wasn't an isolated incident. Numerous times throughout the weekend, we waited in lines only to eventually be told that whatever we were trying to purchase was sold out. After a while, it became incredibly frustrating and made us wonder why the resort was continuing to advertise and sell experiences that they clearly weren't prepared to provide. Our experience at the restaurant was just as disappointing. There were only four tables with customers while we were there, yet it still took approximately 90 minutes to receive our deep-fried food. Ninety minutes for food that should not have taken anywhere near that long is simply unacceptable, especially when you're traveling with kids. We also paid for a glitter tattoo for our kids and almost didn't get it because there was only one person doing them. I felt bad for the employee because he was clearly overwhelmed, but one person trying to handle that many children was never going to work. Once again, the kids were the ones who ended up disappointed. And finally, our Monday morning "wake-up call" came courtesy of lawn mowers starting at 7:00 a.m. I understand that the resort has to get the property cleaned up and prepared for the next group of guests, and I understand that there is a checkout time. But waking up families at 7:00 in the morning with lawn mowers is not the way to leave guests with a positive final impression. There are more considerate ways to get people moving without making them feel like they are being pushed out. The most disappointing part of all of this is that my kids had been looking forward to this trip for months. We spent a significant amount of money expecting a fun family vacation and an experience that matched what Jellystone promises. Instead, we spent much of the weekend dealing with closed attractions, sold-out items, long waits, broken equipment, and disappointed children. This was supposed to be the "best vacation ever." Unfortunately, it was anything but. I truly hope management takes these concerns seriously, because this resort has the potential to be a great family destination. But based on our experience, it is nowhere near the experience it claims to provide. We left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and, most of all, sorry that our kids' long-awaited vacation didn't turn out the way they had hoped.