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.

We rented four cabins for for us and our kids and grandkids. The park had many amenities. And for…read moreas large as the park was, it was very clean. Everyone loved the cabins and the beds were comfortable. They were very clean and easy to keep clean and fully enjoyable other than being very warm inside. The park is not very informative on many things. We received a packet with wristbands and the keys to the cabin and a map. I understand nowadays a lot of people use cell phones, but it really would've been nice to have a paper list of activities and times on one sheet of paper so that we could have posted it instead of searching all over on a website. We really had no clue about the movie night about the tractor ride and many other things. First off when we arrived the first two cabins were extremely hot. The third was OK and the fourth was really decent but the third and fourth were covered more by trees. No matter how hard we tried, we could not get it cool in the cabins. One of my grandsons went to school for heating and cooling and said he felt they needed recharged and also all the coils on the back condenser had dirt dust and debris, causing less airflow for cooling. A couple of the smoke detectors didn't even have batteries and on the last night one was actually beeping. Since we had so many for the weekend, they did come in waves first night on Thursday. My son called down for me to bring up their wristbands. The guard there was very rude to them and very short and when I went to take them the wristbands. Mine wasn't on my wrist, but it was in my pocket And he questioned me. And then we were never given instructions how to enter a code or given a code to enter the gate and the guard was very rude to that he had explain it. My son stated he felt like the president was on the campground lol. The second night the same thing happened with my daughter, and the guard was very short with them and rude. On the third night we decided to go out for ice cream and the security guard on return was very friendly and we had no problems whatsoever. I'm am inclosing some pictures of operation hours which I felt was very wrong. I googled peak season for Ohio camping and it stated that Sandusky Jellystone Park states peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. But when we arrived on Thursday, hardy anything was open and the more we researched we found out they consider anything after August 10 to be non-peak season and they have the main attractions and a lot of stuff closed on Monday through Thursday. On Friday we tried to go swim and the lake was completely closed the whole day and they did not open the pool till 3 o'clock and they did open the waterpark at 2 o'clock. We feel there should been a disclosure when we rented stating a lot of things were closed. And then offered a lower rate. I don't understand how the same brand can state two different things on prime time camping. And on Friday, it said John o's restaurant was open at noon, but people were showing up as we were playing Pickleball between two and three, and it wasn't open. It just seems that the concern is more about money than offering a full quality time for their customers. Don't get me wrong. It is a very nice campground and they do a lot right but there are some things they need to relook at.

Very large campground!…read more I highly recommend bringing bikes or renting a golf cart if staying here. We booked in advance on the online system. It can be a bit confusing because they want you to pay extra for a specific site. The campgrounds prices are on the higher end and more than we traditionally pay but we like to do at least one camping splurge each year. We ended up getting site 340 at check in. It was along the river which was great bc my kids enjoyed playing in it. However so did everyone else in the campground so our space didn't have a lot of privacy. Lots of people cutting through it to go to the river. They had several events throughout the weekend. We decided to try the Easter egg hunt on Saturday. It was a big disappointment. Even though we showed up at starting time the eggs were already gone and lots of empty handed kids. I think they laid the eggs out early and kids came early and picked it up. They had a cool indoor rec area for the kids. We did a craft that the kids enjoyed and went back after the water park but it closes at 7 so the timing didn't work out. Even though they said they would be open the next day we rode by several times and it was closed on Sunday. The water park was nice. Although crowded the kids enjoyed the pool and water playground. They also had wibits for adults and kids. Included is also kayaking or paddleboarding but there were not many paddles to use. The campground also has put putt, a bounce pad, volleyball, covered basketball court, playgrounds, restaurants, and cornhole. I recommend bringing your own life jacket. Although no real listed trails there are lots of areas to hike. There are only 2 shower houses in the campground so showering was a challenge getting a stall and having hot water. 2 dump stations if your don't have a hook up at your site. Everyone had a great time!

Great place for sunsets! The views over by the boathouse on the right side where the field is or on…read morethe pier seems like it is always annoyed or obstructed in a way by those poles placed on the rocks. Why are they even there? I guess for visibility purposes for those on the water, but seems silly

Great place to take in the scenery of Lake Erie and launch your boat or personal watercraft!…read more There's ample parking and it's always packed during the warmer months. The entrance is right at the end of an intersection, so traffic can be a pain sometimes, but luckily I live within walking distance! They also have a fishing pier and there's Miller Park right next door with a mini beach and picnic areas. It's a great place to get some fresh (sometimes fishy) air and listen to the Jet Skis zoom by.

Spillaway This park…read morehad a great natural swimming area. The lake overflows like a waterfall into a swimming area. There is a beach area and life guards. Then the swimming area overflows into a stream. The kids love walking through th me stream looking for crayfish and other animals. There is a bathroom and changing area. Plus a little snack area with ice cream and other snack items. Great family fun!

This park has so much beauty everywhere you look. I appreciate nature and coming here throughout…read moreall of the different seasons. It's so refreshing to see so many people walking. There was this little girl with rosiest cheeks I've ever seen laughing as she walked with her family. She and her siblings were laughing and running with her siblings. This made me smile as I thought those are great parents taking their kids for w walk in this winter wonderland. It was in the 20's but it felt great. I'm so thankful for all of our parks in Ohio. The waterfall looks so pretty. The trails are not difficult to do. There are your slight inclines, with snow and ice it can be a little slippery just slow down or make sure you have proper footwear. People on the trail are pretty friendly and will say hello as they are walking by. You got this!!

It was a fabulous fall day and my wife and I decided to spend part of it at "Headlands Beach Park"…read more We have been there many times over the years with family and friends. It never ceases to amaze. The parking is never ending. The beach goes on forever. There is an abundance of picnic areas, grills, pavilions, and public bathrooms. The walking trails are more than a mile long. And then there is the lake... that big beautiful lake. It is just a fantastic place to spend a day. Go with friends. Take your kids and grandkids. Or just go by yourself and enjoy the sand. It really is fantastic.

Beautiful beach You…read morefeel like you traveled to a different state. The parking lot is filled with beautiful cottonwood trees. So lots of shade for parking and picnicking. There are several entrance to walk out on the beach with restrooms on the edge. To walk to the beach you go through the sand dunes so you feel like you are on a true vacation. The beach is very big. Lots of cool rocks and beach glass to look for. We saw people wind surfing, jet sking and swimming. The water was rougher than we are used to but the kids had life jackets so no issues. Suggest wear good water shoes because there are lots of rocks in the sand.

Of all the things we did in Clevland during our trip this was our favorite. I can't stop thinking…read moreof this little slice of heaven. There is a main trail that loops around and borders the lake. Most of the rim there is foliage blocking the view but there are a few open spots and the overlook spot if you want a view of the lake. I would recommend verring onto the Northern Harrier Trail which was our favorite. Felt very whimsical with all of the wildflowers and deer. This is an excellent spot for birding. Saw a few groups with binoculars. I broke our my bird call app and had dozens of birds identified that we then tried to find. Very fun! The trail itself is pretty short but it's worth doing a few laps if you've got the time. Or taking it really slow to soak it up. There is large parking lot available. Google maps takes you right to it.

We were looking for a simple, no-fuss walk along Lake Erie, and this spot fit the bill. If you're…read moreexpecting dramatic vistas or Instagram-worthy scenery, you'll probably be underwhelmed. There's a small bench with a partial view of the water--pleasant peaceful. The trail itself is flat and easy, though the lake is mostly hidden behind a solid wall of brush there are a few spots w nice views. Still, it was quiet, uncrowded, and gave us what we wanted: a short, peaceful stroll without any surprises. Mission accomplished.

Had such a nice time camping here! I liked how many trees…read morethere were, they provided plenty of shade and places to put up hammocks. The toilets at the campsite were cleaned out every morning we were there. It also felt safe, it gave a sense of being more remote because of the tree density, but not so much that I was worried about anything. The lake is beautiful, they had kayaking available which was fun! No swimming in the lake though. But there were plenty of of other campers who were out fishing at the lake. I would definitely recommend camping here! I wish we could have checked out more of the trails around. Overall rating: 5/5 stars

Company picnic.... my dh had his company picnic at this park. I am not sure what happened but we…read moredidn't get to use the canoe's because the office was closed up. Which was kind of a bummer because I wanted to try it. Overall the cabin that we had our picnic in was clean and well kept. This place is great for fishing, hiking and canoeing. It looks like you are able to rent the canoes to go fishing on the lake or bring your own. The boathouse wasn't open to find out any more info on this campsite but I would recommend taking a look at it.

This is a beautiful lake. Some people call it a "Kettle Lake," which is a scientific term, but…read moreI've forgotten the definition of, but it has something to do with the melting of glaciers. It is also the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania by surface area (925 Acres). All I know, it's a great place to visit. You can go swimming, boating, fishing, and more. There is a public beach, and some private ones. There is a nice park (Ice House Park (also on Yelp), and even an Amusement Park (Conneaut Lake Park) here. Lots of amenities nearby also ... Big Cheers!

My cousins have a boat docked on Conneaut Lake and invited our family to visit for a weekend! They…read morestay at a campground about 10 minutes away from the dock. Conneaut itself is kind of strange with the creepy abandoned looking amusement park, and the super haunted Conneaut hotel. We drove right through the amusement park and hotel until we reached a parking lot right on the lake. I think this is a public beach area right next to the tiki bar. I was impressed by how clean it was, and how beautiful the nearby lake houses were. The tiki bar was busy in the middle of the hot summer day. We walked right onto the dock for their boat! It was super easy and convenient. The lake itself is clean and pretty! We took the boat out to the sandbar at the flagpole in the middle of the water. It was only a few feet of water in some areas and kids and dogs could stand. The water felt amazing - 76 degrees! The bottom of the lake at this point is very sharp, so we had to wear water shoes. The lake is really beautiful and this is a great day trip from Pittsburgh.

I visited in mid-July 2020. I had always wondered where the Marina was so I'm glad I decided to…read moreexplore on a Saturday afternoon and ALAS, I found it. I didn't spend too much time here so I'll have to come again. This marina sits on the corner of Rocky River and Lakewood but the actual address is in Lakewood, Ohio. THINGS TO DO -- There are some benches close to the marina for you to sit and watch people on their boats or sit to just admire the nice houses up on the cliff. There is a section to rent Kayak's. If you have a boat, there is a dock where you can load and unload your boat. If you prefer not to get on the water, there is a walking path along the lake. Also, the big park is across the marina where families gather to have a picnic or enjoy the great outdoors. I recommend coming here for a fun filled day spent in the great outdoors. **** - 32/200 total reviews in 2020 - 408 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 19 July 2020

We have owned property here for over 25 years and just recently bought a house on the lake and…read morecompletely remodeled it about a year a half ago. Its our second home. I really enjoy this community. Most of the people live in this community full time. I love that it's in the middle of "nowhere" in Amish country. It's actually located in West Salem where a majority of my husband's family is which is why we live here during the summer months. The HOA recently fixed the roads which makes the community so much better. Driving down the roads with large potholes made it seem incredibly trashy. In the beginning I felt like we got picked on personally by the HOA when they found out our home was our second residence. We would get cited for our shed door swinging open (came open during a storm) with the threat of a fine, or a threat of a fine when our grass was an inch taller. But I would drive around and see other people have much higher grass or stacks of trash, wood, and other items in the front of their yards and wonder why we were getting cited for things in our backyard. Since we pay our dues a whole year in advance, I have noticed that we haven't been cited and we also hired someone to cut the grass every other week (to make sure there are no complaints with the grass). Personally, I don't think anyone living in the community should pay extra to have a pool pass if you are a member to go to the pool. Just raise the HOA fee's and let people use things for free. I wish we had more options like a sailing club for the kids, or swim club for the kids, or a summer camp for the kids. We drive to the Mohican sailing club which is only an additional $300 a year to use their club house for FREE anytime and their boats for free. I wish cinnamon lake followed this business practice as well for their community members. There should be more summer perks involving the lake and if it costs money get to it. We could even involve the West Salem kids in summer camps to help balance the HOA fee's - Cinnamon Lake could really be amazing and has so much potential. I do like all the extras that they are doing with community with the club house. I wish they did more kids dances. HOWEVER they have done a really great Easter, Christmas and summer festivals which had wonderful turnout. That has been so big and made a big difference in the community as well. So overall I do love it. It's a really great community. The people who live here are incredibly nice. If you are looking to live here full or part time, I would definitely recommend it even with my complaints. You won't find lake living at such a reasonable cost. West Salem is such a wonderful community. If you are thinking of taking the plunge, dive right into Cinnamon Lake.

Lived there for 30 yrs. Not the best, not the worst. For a gated community in the middle of…read morenowhere, we've experienced more crime than you would expect. Get less benefits now than we did 30 yrs ago. In addition to association fees, utility fees per lot. Even lots ur not tapping into. Now paying for passes for the pool (have had multiple additional assessments to fix pool and multiple yrs pool wasn't open) Additional Road assessments (multiple times in 30 yrs) However, they've been working hard on improvements. First, the activity committee is working hard to hold activities for everyone, to bring the community together. They are fixing the road. We will see how they hold up this winter. But for now they are nice. The beach area is better than it's been, ever. They are really trying to make improvements. But it gets expensive for people on very small fixed disability incomes.