21 Awesome Spots to Go Swimming in Northeast Ohio This Summer

By Scene Staff on Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 4:37 pm

The nation is facing yet another blazing summer, but you don’t have to settle for the same old swimming spots to cool down in Northeast Ohio. We at Scene don’t want you to go to a boring pool when you could explore these 21 thrilling quarries, exciting waterparks and beautiful beaches.

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Cedar Point Beach

1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky

Sweating while standing in line for rides isn’t too appealing right now. But you can still enjoy the amusement park energy with a view from Cedar Point Beach. It’s the best of both worlds.

Photo via tracy the astonishing/flickr

Huntington Beach

Porter Creek Dr., Bay Village

As a Blue Wave Certified Beach (aka an ethically clean beach), this reservation is a lakefront home to breathtaking views, lots of Ohio wildlife and more.

Photo via Erik Drost/flickr

Beachwood Family Aquatic Center

25125 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood

With a huge slide and creative pool shapes, this center is here to excite every age. If you’re not a resident of Beachwood, though, make a friend who is, as you must accompany a season pass holder to enter.

Photo via mark_kovalsky/Instagram

Dundee Falls

96 Dundee Wilmot Rd. N.W., Beach City

Embrace a natural way of getting drenched with this beautiful waterfall that’s part of the Beach City Wildlife Area, located in Tuscarawas County about 70 miles directly south of Cleveland. The falls is surrounded by rocks just begging to be climbed (just be careful not to slip).

Photo via landon_troyer_photography/Instagram

Clearwater Quarry

4601 Genoa Rd., Perrysburg

To both feel and look cool, take a jump or dive into this quarry. No lifeguard is on duty, so swimming is at your own risk. But it’s well worth the risk.

Photo via boy_jme/Instagram

Hinckley Spillway Swim Area

1822 East Dr., Hinckley

Located on a reservation, Hinckley Lake has offered a designated sandy swimming area for almost a century. It's a serene destination sure to calm you down and cool you off.

Photo via Michelle/flickr

Baylor Beach Park

8777 Manchester Ave. S.W., Navarre

The two-acre waterpark at this Stark County establishment boasts all sorts of ways to cool down, including the “Fun Tubes” to float around in or the “Tube of Terror,” for those wanting more of a thrill.

Photo via a l o b o s/flickr

Walnut Beach Park

Walnut Blvd. & Lake Ave., Ashtabula

This park is 28 acres of natural wonder and fun, an the long, foot-friendly sandy beach is just begging for you to come explore.

Photo via ericnfortune/Instagram

Ledge Pool

1151 Ledge Rd., Hinckley

There is beauty in simplicity. This truly is just a pool, but the feeling of being surrounded by neverending water at this Metroparks location can be just what you need to cool off on a hot summer day. You might even be able to swim around with your pup.

Photo via loveray_xo/Instagram

Headlands Beach State Park

9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor

A mile long, this natural sand beach is the largest in Ohio. Head to Headlands to cool off, surround yourself with nature and experience a killer scenic view.

Photo via Tom Gill/flickr