Sheffield Lake Community Park Beach
Sheffield Lake, OH
Sheffield Lake Community Park Beach is a small Lake Erie beach beside the city's free public boat launch, with a playground and picnic tables. It's smaller and less crowded than Lorain's beaches.
A low-key beach with a free boat launch next door, though it's a small, simple spot.
How we score beachesLaunch a kayak from the free ramp and paddle along the shore.
Free parking at the boat launch.
A short walk from parking to the sand.
The county samples the water through the summer season. On calm mornings the lake off the launch is glassy, ideal for a paddle.
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