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Edgewater Park & Perkins Beach (Lakefront Reservation)
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Edgewater Park & Perkins Beach (Lakefront Reservation)

6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102

Dog beach

2 miles of trails

4.7
4,210 reviews

Edgewater Park's Perkins Beach in Cleveland serves as an off-leash dog area with water access and benches, plus dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs can splash in Lake Erie under voice control. The rest of Edgewater requires leashes.

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Park
Edgewater Park & Perkins Beach (Lakefront Reservation)
Type
Beach
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Coordinates
41.4904, -81.7394
Trail miles
2
Leash required
No (off-leash allowed)
Best for
Swimmers
Visitor rating
4.7 / 5 (4,210 reviews)
Vibe Score™
7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
Last verified
May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory

Amenities

  • Shade:No
  • Water on-site:Yes
  • Fenced:No
  • Off-leash zone:Yes
  • Small-dog area:No
  • Benches:Yes
  • Restrooms:Yes
  • Parking:Yes
  • Waste bags:Yes
  • Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
  • · ★ 4.7 from 4,210 reviewers
  • · Off-leash zone
  • · Water on-site

Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.

Dog policy

Perkins Beach (the western end of Edgewater Beach) is the OFF-LEASH dog beach — dogs can splash in Lake Erie or roll in the sand. Voice control required. Rest of Edgewater is leashed-dog-friendly.

What this park has

  • Water fountains
  • Benches
  • Dog waste bags
  • Parking
  • Off-leash
  • Restrooms
  • Trash cans

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