Great Lake, Great Beaches: Columbia Park

Barely visible from Lake Road at the Columbia Road intersection, this 1.6-acre park is nice little getaway for a brief summer respite.

Perhaps the park's most unique feature is a 40-foot tall shale bluff that cascades down into a pool before the water heads across the beach into Lake Erie.

Columbia Park features an observation deck and concrete platform, the latter which is surrounded by a safety chain-link fence.

Getting to beach requires taking a somewhat steep set of concrete steps. As a result, the beach is not accessible for wheelchairs. Near the beach is a second observation deck.

Parking is available on the south side of Lake Road in a small lot on the southwest corner. There is a traffic light at the corner.

Beach: Columbia Park

City: Bay Village

County:  Cuyahoga

Time/Miles/Directions from Electric and SR 83: Via US-6 13 mins / 6.9 miles

Park size: 1.6

Lifeguards: No

Swimming permitted: Yes, but the water may be contaminated after a rainfall.

Unique features: This quiet beach has a 40-foot water cascade.

Amenities: Picnic tables, observation decks, swimming, benches. A bike rack and trash cans are available at the top of the park.  Dogs are not allowed.

Nearby eats: Martin's Bay Deli, China House, Geppetto's Pizza & Ribs: Bay Village, Arrabiata's Italian Restaurant, Subway

Bike Friendly: This park is Lake Road and is a frequent stop for Lake Road bikers.

Activities: Swimming, reading, sunbathing, walking, watching the sunset, picnics, photography

Parking: There is a small lot on the south side of Lake Road on the southwest corner of the Columbia Road/Lake Road intersection.