This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

To the Beach! Miller Road Park

This park has a beach, play area, boat launch and fishing pier.

Mark Bravo, Neighbor
|
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/754200c5cfaa4f8c77892c895af86036.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/af61f60a10d8be7696a5ee590e841d19.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/190d38930801a534f4576c47e75ea4ee.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/91b34374f52ad984388564d3e6d86380.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/6adb613c186cad8ecd323d0306e2c80c.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/43aef03656d2539f628df640adee3fa7.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/907c774ba4d379b9303e2f8c9542cc50.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/1692738f7eb90b5eadf2b46552e017b9.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/d2fdb13140be192fc9be33464601b43b.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/88781b1878c453d918b735f665ec4459.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/157415/2011/06/raw/c0dd3d44ae155bbb4bc3c7a5ecefa6f7.jpg

Miller Road Park and beach packs a lot into its 17.7 acres. Located on the west end of Avon Lake on the bike-friendly Lake Road (U.S. 6), the park is many things to many people.

On top of a tree-lined bluff is  large park with two gazebos, a playground, bathrooms and wide open areas suitable for children to run loose. Visitors can walk along a lake side paved trail or sit on one of several newer benches and look out over Lake Erie. A grant from the state allowed a concrete ramp leading from the parking area to the beach and is fully ADA compliant.

A long fishing pier is open year-round and is popular place for fishing, walking and watching boaters.

Find out what's happening in Avon-Avon Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Picnic tables and grills are available making the destination a popular spot for family gatherings. The park is the location for the annual Fourth of July celebration, ArtsFest.

This 17.7-acre park is heavily utilized by Lake Erie boaters. A well-maintained boat launch ($5) is in use spring, summer and fall. Last year a courtesy dock was completed freeing up the launch area. There is ample parking for visitors and designated parking spaces for vehicles and trailers.

Find out what's happening in Avon-Avon Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The park includes a drinking fountain, bathrooms and drink machines. is nearby.

There is a designated swimming area, but no lifeguards. It is imperative to stay within the swimming area as strong, life threatening undertows exist near the power plant.  The water off the beach is a popular destination for jetskiers, wakeboarders and small boats, so care by all parties should be taken.

Beach: Miller Road Park and Beach

City: Avon Lake

County:  Lorain

Time/Miles/Directions from Electric and SR 83: Via US-6

5 mins / 2.2 miles

Park size: 17.7

Lifeguards: No

Swimming permitted: Yes

Unique features: This beach is the location of the annual ArtsFest held July 4th weekend. The park also features a heavily used boat launch. This park is well maintained and includes a rinse-off area at the top of the beach.

Amenities: Pavilion, picnic tables, walking path, bathrooms, playground, soft drink machines, benches, fishing.

Nearby eats: , , ,

 

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Avon-Avon Lake