Northern Ohio is lauded for its lovely lakes, with the waters of Lake Erie providing epic recreation and stunning scenery for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike. For those who love water recreation, Lake Erie offers amazing kayaking, paddling, and beach-going, making it a favorite summertime spot in the Buckeye State. But the aquatic adventures don’t stop there; did you know there is an Ohio park where you can go surfing? Yes — surfing… in Ohio! As it turns out, surf’s up in the Buckeye State all summer long at Edgewater Park in Cleveland.

Edgewater Park is a beloved Cleveland Metropark that's revered for its aquatic recreation.
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Stand up paddleboarding and kayaking are popular at the park, where the waters of Lake Erie are generally pretty calm... generally.
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Because, this is Northern Ohio we're talking about, where the winds of the Great Lakes cause all sorts of wacky weather phenomena... including wild, wonderful, white-capped waves perfect for surfing!
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At Edgewater Park, strong winds from the northwest often blow whitecaps toward Edgewater Beach, causing the waters to tumble and froth.
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The waves -- huge white semi-circles of power -- fill the cove, surging toward the beach, beckoning the most avid surfers!
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It's basically a Bat-Signal for the Buckeye State's most avid aquatic enthusiasts, and Ohio surfers answer the call.
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While the waters are admittedly not as pristine as other parts of the state (or country), the opportunity to go surfing in Ohio is too good to pass up.
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And the beautiful Cleveland skyline on the horizon? That's the icing on the cake, making this one of those only-in-Ohio adventures for your bucket list.
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Have you visited Edgewater Park, the Ohio park where you can go surfing? What a fun adventure in the Buckeye State!

Looking for more spots to spend a summer afternoon in Northern Ohio? Check out these beautiful Buckeye State beaches.

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