Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park
Headlands Beach State Park
Location in Ohio
Headlands Beach State Park
Headlands Beach State Park (the United States)
LocationLake County, Ohio, United States
Coordinates41°45′30″N 81°17′14″W / 41.75833°N 81.28722°W / 41.75833; -81.28722
Area120 acres (49 ha)
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Opened1953
Administered byOhio Department of Natural Resources
DesignationOhio state park
WebsiteHeadlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park is a public beach in Mentor and Painesville Township, Ohio, United States. It is the longest natural beach in Ohio and attracts two million visitors annually. The breakwall at the eastern end of the park, frequented by fishermen, is surmounted by the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light. The park features a 35-acre beach for sunbathing, swimming, and beach glass hunting along with picnicking facilities and seasonal concessionaire.