One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northeast Ohio is the number of sand beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Sandusky to Ashtabula. Facilities vary at each location. Find out more about these summer fun spots.

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A 300-foot expanse of sand greets visitors to this family-friendly and scenic beach. Lifeguards are on duty. Other park facilities include a marina, a lodge, hiking and biking trails, picnic tables, and camping facilities.

Geneva State Park 4499 Padanarum Rd. Geneva, OH 44041 440 466-8400

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This family beach, east of Cleveland includes a 20-acre park, a lighthouse, and a marine museum as well as picnic facilities, food concessions, restrooms, and canoe rentals.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park 301 Huntington Rd. Fairport Harbor, OH 440 354-4825

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This scenic lakefront park in the heart of Cleveland features a 900-foot wide stretch of sandy, swimming beach as well as two picnic pavilions, a kids' playground, and one of the best views of downtown Cleveland. It's also a great place to watch the 4th of July fireworks over Voinovich Park. Edgewater State Park 6700 Memorial Shoreway Cleveland, OH 216 881-8141

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The east side of the Cedar Point peninsula features one of the best beaches on Lake Erie. The well-manicured stretch of white sand features resort hotels, a beach volleyball court, a beachside TGI Fridays restaurant...all just steps away from the rides and thrills of Cedar Point.

Cedar Point One Cedar Point Dr. Sandusky, OH 419 627-2350

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Located at Marblehead, just east of Sandusky, this park features one of the nicest beaches on Lake Erie. The 1,500-foot stretch of white sand draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. Facilities include a marina, picnic tables, a concession stand, camping, and hiking trails.

East Harbor State Park 1169 N. Buck Rd. Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 734-4424

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Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor is home to the largest natural sand beach in Ohio. The lighthouse at the end of the beach adds an extra scenic touch to the site. Facilities include picnic tables, concessions, and lots of restrooms.

Headlands Beach State Park 9601 Headlands Rd. Mentor, OH 440 466-8400

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Euclid Beach Park was once the area's most beloved amusement parks and the original gate still welcomes visitors to the park. The rides are gone now, but this eastside Lake Erie beach features a 650-foot stretch of white sand, a boardwalk, an observation pier, and a large picnic area.

Euclid Beach/ Villa Angela State Park 16301 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 216 881-8141

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Madison Township Park, located at the north end of Hubbard Road (route 528), is a 12-acre park with a beautiful stretch of white sand, a boat launch, a large pavilion and volleyball and basketball courts.

Township Park 6717 Lake Rd. Madison, OH

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Located in Bay Village, just west of Cleveland, this is one of the Cleveland Metropark's oldest reservations. The popular beach sits below a bluff with a great expanse of lawn, picnic facilities, and the fascinating Baycrafters store across Lake Rd. Fishing is available from the Lake Erie breakwall.

Huntington Beach Park Lake Rd. Bay Village, OH 216 351-6300

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Walnut Beach, located near the Harbor in Ashtabula, is a city-owned park with a wildlife preserve, a swimming beach, a playground, and volleyball courts. During the summer months, the park hosts a variety of festivals, free concerts, and other events. The park is the site of the city's "Wine and Walleye Festival."

Walnut Beach Park Walnut Blvd. Ashtabula, OH

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Located in Conneaut, near the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line, the 60-acre Conneaut Township Park features nearly a half-mile of white sand Lake Erie beach. The park features picnic facilities, scenic dunes and the picturesque Conneaut Harbor Lighthouse. Other facilities include a playground, a gazebo and food concessions.

Conneaut Township Park 480 Lake Road (SR531) Conneaut, OH

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The 677-acre Kelleys Island State Park, located in the heart of Ohio's Lake Erie islands, offers a 100-foot public white sand beach. The beach here is more friendly to sun-bathers and swimmers than those on nearby South Bass Island, which tend to be rocky. Other facilities at the park include camping and yurt rentals, boat rentals, fishing, hiking trails and picnic facilities.

Kelleys IslandState Park 920 Division Street Kelleys Island, OH 43438 419 746-2546

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Part of the Cleveland Lakefront Park System, the 18.9-acre Euclid Beach occupies the site of the former Euclid Beach Amusement Park, which closed in 1969. The white sand beach connects with the adjacent Villa Angela beach to form more than one-half mile of walkable sand. Facilities at Euclid Beach include picnic tables, a playground, hiking trails, food concessions and fishing.

Euclid Beach Lake Shore Boulevard just east of E 156th St. Cleveland, OH

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Cleveland and Northeast Ohio's Lake Erie Beaches