Beach swimming only17 miLong Lake
Portage Lakes State Park, Portage Lakes
Hinckley Lake
Hinckley Reservation, Richfield, OhioLakeSwim in summer
Natural 87-acre lake with a seasonal guarded swimming area at the lower spillway.
- Water
- Lake
- Facilities
- Grills, parking, picnic tables, restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Guarded swimming is available during the summer season; no guards are on duty off-season
- Dogs
- No pets on the beach or in the water
- Managed by
- Cleveland Metroparks
Getting there
Spillway Picnic Area is off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation, off Bellus Road in Hinckley Township.
41.2220, -81.7165
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- No swimming when red beach flags are posted
- No swimming in unauthorised areas
- No diving
- Keep off rocks
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Questions about Hinckley Lake
Can you swim at Hinckley Lake?
Yes. Swimming is available at the lower part of Hinckley Lake through the guarded spillway area during the summer season.
Are dogs allowed at Hinckley Lake?
No pets on the beach or in the water
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