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Headlands Beach

9601 Headlands Road

Mentor, OH 44060

Contact: Cleveland Lakefront State Park

8701 Lakeshore Boulevard, NE

Cleveland, OH 44108-1069

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