Cleveland Metroparks Announces Beach Access

After examining a number of alternatives, Cleveland Metroparks has received approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to modify a portion of Euclid/Villa Angela Beach that will provide the community with a temporary, designated swim area. The designated swim area will provide neighborhood residents and visitors the opportunity to access water for heat relief and other beach activities as Cleveland Metroparks continues to work on identifying a permanent solution for the site. 

Shortly after taking over the management of Euclid/Villa Angela Beach from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Cleveland Metroparks identified a number of hazards, including unpredictable drop-offs and underwater debris that made swimming unsafe at the site.  The designated swim area has been established to minimize those risks and to honor Cleveland Metropark's commitment to providing beach visitors with a safe, high-quality lakefront experience. The designated swim area will be available to the public beginning this Saturday, July 25, 2015.  Lifeguards will be on duty from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) starting this Saturday through Sunday, August 16, 2015.

The Beach Safety Patrol and Park Rangers will continue to be on-site to protect and educate visitors.  Cleveland Metroparks will monitor the conditions of the designated swim area and will keep the community informed of any changes.

Please visit clevelandmetroparks.com/watersafety to learn about Cleveland recreation centers and pools that provide free access and swim lessons.

Kelly Manderfield

Resident of neighborhood since 1956. Worked on East 185th street since 1970.

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Volume 7, Issue 8, Posted 7:10 PM, 08.09.2015