Outdoors Edgewater, Ohio City & the Lakefront
Edgewater Park
An outdoor spot in Edgewater, Ohio City & the Lakefront, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday Jan 1.
Why go
Lakefront park with a beach, a pier and a hilltop lawn facing the downtown skyline across the water.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Ohio City & the Lakefront, alongside 2 sights, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Edgewater Park, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Edgewater
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Midday Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Ohio City & the Lakefront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Edgewater Park
Lakefront park with a beach, skyline view and sunset over Lake Erie.
Outdoors · Cleveland · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Ohio City streets
Victorian neighborhood around West 25th Street with brick storefronts, bars and coffee shops.
Sight · 1.5 mi straight-line - 3Windows on the River
Event hall in the old Powerhouse on the Flats' West Bank, which runs a ticketed New Year's Eve party.
Activity · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 1.7 mi straight-line - 4Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio's pioneering craft brewery; brewpub in Ohio City with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter on tap.
Drinks · Cleveland · 1.8 mi straight-line - 5Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio's first brewpub, open since 1988 in old Market Avenue buildings, with a long bar and pub food.
Food · 1.8 mi straight-line - 6Flats East Bank
Riverfront boardwalk of bars and restaurants on the east bank of the Cuyahoga, across from the Powerhouse.
Drinks · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 1.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Edgewater Park is a stop on our Cleveland New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Ohio City & the Lakefront
Another curated outdoor spot in Ohio City & the Lakefront. See the full Ohio City & the Lakefront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Cleveland
Our climate figures for Ohio City & the Lakefront come from nearby Cleveland. Average daily highs in Cleveland run from 32°F in January to 79°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Edgewater Park itself, we suggest: Midday Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Cleveland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Cleveland weather by month (covers Ohio City & the Lakefront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Edgewater Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 41.49276, -81.73711
- Destination
- Ohio City & the Lakefront
- Website
- clevelandmetroparks.com
Edgewater Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Edgewater Park?
Plan on about an hour at Edgewater Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Edgewater Park?
Our pick: Midday Jan 1. Insider tip: Walk out on the pier for the straight-on skyline view.
Is Edgewater Park free?
Yes, we list Edgewater Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Edgewater Park?
Edgewater Park appears on Cleveland New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Edgewater Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Ohio City & the Lakefront.
Plan Ohio City & the Lakefront
- Ohio City & the Lakefront travel guide 6 places
- Cleveland weather (covers Ohio City & the Lakefront) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Ohio City & the Lakefront
- Hope Memorial Bridge Sight
- West Side Market Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.