Sims Park Beach
Euclid, OH
Sims Park is a 33 acre lakefront park in Euclid with a pier and a small beach on the west side of the pier. The city recently unveiled a new upland park area with trails and overlooks above the lake. It's a quiet, neighborhood lake access.
A pleasant pier park with a small beach, though it's more for walking than swimming.
How we score beachesWalk out on the pier for sunset views over Lake Erie.
Parking at the park on Lakeshore Boulevard.
Paved paths lead to the pier; the beach is small.
Summer evenings are the time to walk the pier. The new upland park is a good spot for fall color and lake views.
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