Avon Lake boasts waterfront views and thriving industry
Avon Lake is a beautiful residential community in Lorain County, Ohio. Located on Lake Erie 17 miles west of Cleveland , this city is known for its beautiful outdoor spaces as it boasts an abundance of land designated for outdoor recreation. Several of these parks are located right on the water, making them the perfect spot for scenic sunset views. Avon Lake maintains a strong economy thanks to the numerous industrial companies there, including Ford Motors, Lubrizol, and PolyOne.
Scenic green spaces and historic sites near Lake Erie
Avon Lake is known for its plethora of outdoor play spaces and natural areas including Avon Park’s large playscape; Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center water park in Bleser Park; Miller Road Park’s water pier, playground and kayak launch; and Veterans Memorial Park’s gazebo, walkways and waterfront views. Walker Road Park also offers a rentable pavilion, walking paths, soccer fields and a fishing pond, and Wiess Field is Avon Lake’s premier baseball park. A number of smaller neighborhood parks, such as Resatar Park, are cozy places to stroll, picnic or play basketball. Favorite places for residents and visitors in Avon Lake include the Beach Park Railway Museum, the 103rd OVI Civil War Museum on the waterfront, and the Sweetbriar Golf Club.
Avon Lake schools earn state recognition for academics
Avon Lake has a great reputation for both its public and private schools. Avon Lake’s school district received praise from the Ohio Department of Education for its excellent educational opportunities. Schools in Avon Lake include Saint Joseph Elementary School, Westview Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, Erieview Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Troy Intermediate Elementary School, Learwood Middle School, and the nationally recognized Avon Lake High School.
Avon Lake is also home to an impressive public library that hosts a number of programs for both children and adults in the community. At Avon Lake Public Library, you can borrow books, musical instruments or even Go Pro cameras, projectors, podcast microphones and more.
Dining options range from sit-down restaurants to wineries
Avon Lake has a wide variety of reputable restaurants and bars that come highly recommended by residents. Klingshirn Winery and John Christ Winery are both locally run wineries, offering great wine, food, and memorable experiences.
Interstate 90 and Route 6 connect drivers to Cleveland
Commuting to and from Avon Lake is easy, with access to both Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 6 offering access to downtown Cleveland. Avon Lake is also an extremely bikeable city, with bike lanes on every major street.
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