Cleveland Metroparks Swimming Status

Location	Swimming Status (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)	Water Quality	Last Updated
Edgewater Beach	Not Monitored	Ohio Nowcast	8/15/2022 8:33:57 AM
Hinckley Spillway	Not Monitored	Not Monitored	8/15/2022 8:34:03 AM
Huntington Beach	Not Monitored	Ohio Nowcast	8/15/2022 8:34:10 AM
Villa Angela Beach	Not Monitored	Ohio Nowcast	8/15/2022 8:34:21 AM
Wallace Lake Beach	Not Monitored	Cuyahoga County Board of Health	8/15/2022 8:34:38 AM

Current Date/Time: 1/28/2023 8:45:57 AM

Guarded Areas

Lifeguards are on-duty during posted dates and times at these guarded swimming areas.

Rules and Regulations

• Obey Lifeguard Instructions At All Times
• No Swimming When Red Beach Flags Are Posted Due to Weather/Safety Conditions
• No Swimming In Unauthorized Areas
• No Diving
• No Alcohol Or Drugs
• Children Eight (8) Years & Under Must Have Adult (Age 18+) Supervision
• No Glass Containers
• No Pets On The Beach Or In The Water
• No Flotation Devices (Only U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets Allowed)
• Swim Diapers Required for Infants And Small Children
• No Fishing Near Designated Swimming Areas
• No Masks, Snorkels Or Scuba Equipment

All patrons are required to follow Cleveland Metroparks Waterfront Rules and Regulations. For the safety of all patrons, lifeguards will enforce any additional rules deemed necessary. 

Lifeguards have complete authority at all times while on duty, under the direct supervision of the Aquatics/Facilities Manager.

Here are some swimming tips to help keep you and your family safe:

• Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards
• Always swim with a buddy, never swim alone
• Never leave children unattended near water
• Inexperienced swimmers should wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets

Disclaimer

Information on this website is updated at the discretion of Cleveland Metroparks and may be dependent on data provided by outside resources. Therefore, conditions indicated on this site may not reflect current conditions.

If a swimming area is closed due to water conditions, it could be several reasons including waves, water current and lake bottom conditions as conditions can change suddenly. Swimming status at guarded swim locations is updated during guarded hours as new information becomes available.

If a swimming area is closed due to water quality conditions, the particular swimming area will be closed for the remainder of the day.

If a swimming area is listed as "closed, other" it could be due to a variety of other factors including weather, debris or emergency situations.