Edgewater Park & Perkins Beach (Lakefront Reservation)
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
2 miles of trails
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
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,210 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
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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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