Walnut Beach
Ashtabula, OH
Walnut Beach is Ashtabula's main city beach, on the west side of the harbor with a view of the Ashtabula lighthouse. Lifeguards are on duty during summer days, and the park has a birdwatching trail through the dunes, a concession stand, bathrooms, bocce, sand volleyball, pavilions, and playgrounds.
A full-featured, guarded city beach with a birding trail, though it gets busy on hot days.
How we score beachesWalk the dune birding trail at the east end; it's one of the best spots for migrating shorebirds on Ohio's east shore.
Parking at the park on West First Street.
Paved paths lead to the sand and amenities.
Lifeguards are on duty during summer daytime hours. Spring and fall bring birders.
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