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State Parks: Headlands Beach

9601 Headlands Road
Mentor, OH 44060
Contact: Cleveland Lakefront State Park
8701 Lakeshore Boulevard, NE
Cleveland, OH 44108-1069
(216) 881-8141 *Get Directions

The trademark of Headlands Beach State Park is its mile-long natural sand beach, the largest in the state. In addition to its popularity during the summer season with picnickers and swimmers, the area is home to many plant species typically found only along the Atlantic Coast.

Picnicking

  • Tables and grills is provided.
  • The picnic shelter may be reserved by calling (216) 881-8141

Swimming

  • Largest natural sand beach in Ohio available
  • Change booths, concession areas and restrooms are provided

Trails

  • Hiking trails are available in the adjacent state nature preserve
  • Cross-country skiing during the season

Fishing

  • Smallmouth, largemouth and rock bass; yellow perch; bluegill; walleye; coho salmon, carp
  • In addition, crappie, steelhead trout, sucker, catfish and bullhead are common catches

Things to do