Lakeview Park

1800 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052

Lorain County Metro Parks’ first lakeside recreational park, Lakeview Park, offers 20 acres along the north side of West Erie Avenue in Lorain, Ohio. This nearby neighborhood park, known for its Historical Rose Garden, spectacular sunsets and views of the Lorain Lighthouse, hosts a variety of recreational opportunities awaiting visitors of all ages, from swimming and sunbathing, to lawn bowling, beach volleyball, picnicking and much more!

Activities

• Beach

• Concession Stand (Summer only)

• Playground

• Historic Rose Garden

• Kayaking, Canoeing & Stand-Up Paddleboarding

• Beach Volleyball

• Lawn Bowling Court

• Reservable Shelters & Gazebo

• Bathhouse with changing rooms and showers

• Sunset Cafe

• Sunset Terrace at Lakeview

Sunset Café

Sunset Café is located in the bathhouse right on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie and is open for lunch during the summer. Serving soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers, this is a great spot for lunch with a view!

The Café is open 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Café also offers a concession menu on the beach from 12-7 p.m., daily.

Sunset Terrace at Lakeview

Sunset Terrace at Lakeview is an event center available for rent for weddings, showers, conferences and more! If you are looking for that sunset view over beautiful Lake Erie, this is the venue for you! The building holds 150 people and the cost is $150-$1,250 depending on day and time. You are welcome to use any caterer you wish. Your guests will surely enjoy the outside deck which overlooks the beach and the lake!

Features & History

In the early 1900’s, Lorain was a city on Lake Erie with no lake front property for the public to enjoy. Corporations, railways, and private land owners were gobbling up any lake front property that was available. Afraid that the public would eventually be isolated from the lakeshore, Lorain City officials started looking into purchasing land. What they found was 42 acres on the north and south sides of West Erie Avenue, which is now known as Lakeview Park.

The Rose Garden at Lakeview Park was originally dedicated on May 30, 1932 and was sponsored by 17 community organizations, including the Lorain Rotary. The shape of the garden, a wheel with 8 spokes, is the Rotary Club emblem. Approximately 2,500 roses are planted in 48 beds with connecting walkways, completing the Rotary wheel and spokes.