Edgewater Park is the urban explorers dream. Listen up; since the Cleveland Metroparks took over this land, having an urban park has never been better.
Edgewater Park is clean, beautifully maintained and programmed with awesome outdoor events like Edgewater Live, stand-up paddle boarding and other sports. But the best part of Edgewater Park is the utilization of the lakefront and the running/walking paths. The walking paths are hilly and give you great views of the surrounding area. But if you're not into the sometimes crowded walking paths, wear sturdy tennis shoes and take the time to explore the rocky, off-the-beaten paths that lead down to the water (pictured below). These are my favorite places to enjoy a beautiful view of Cleveland from an eccentric vantage point.
The Honey Hut ice cream shop is also a cute addition to the park if you have little ones in tow. If possible, try to park near the pier. The pier is the central location to everything from the running paths to the beach, and is an easy meet-up spot to centralize your friends. We are so lucky to have this beautiful park right against our very own great lake... so in the words of the Metroparks, go outside and play!