"Stop to Smell the Roses & Catch a Sunset at Lakeview Park"

The Historical Rose Garden at Lakeview Park was originally dedicated on May 30, 1932, with sponsorship from 17 community organizations, including the Lorain Rotary. The shape of the garden, a wheel with eight spokes, is the Rotary Club emblem. Approximately 2,500 roses are planted in 48 beds with connecting walkways, completing the rotary wheel and spokes.

The renovation and restoration of the Historic Rose Garden in 2005 was made possible by the combined efforts of local businesses, groups and organization, and citizens of the community.

To this day, the Rose Garden is a landmark in Lorain County. The goal of the renovation was to restore the grandeur and beauty of Lakeview Park’s Rose Garden as historically correct as possible while recognizing and understanding the balance between history and today’s accessibility and public needs issues. The Metro parks worked with the Historical Rose Garden Restoration Committee on the renovation of this beautiful site.

Experience the breathtaking scenery situated along more than 20 acres of our Great Lake's shoreline.

The beach at Lakeview Park is the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the spectacular views of Lake Erie. Visitors can relax on the sand as their children play on the playground. During summer hours, lifeguards are on duty daily from Noon to 6 p.m. The lower level of the Bathhouse has been updated to include eight family changing rooms (five have showers) and a concession stand in case you get hungry while enjoying the day at the beach.

A gazebo and picnic shelters are available to reserve for weddings, family reunions, or to just enjoy a day at the park. With the beach and a modern playground nearby, Lakeview Park is a great place to enjoy a summer day with family and friends.

Lakeview Park hosts a variety of seasonal recreational sports including beach volleyball tournaments and weekly lawn bowling league play. And there is more! The summer season is packed with activities the whole family will enjoy. Kick off the summer with the concerts featuring local musicians in the amphitheatres on summer evenings.

For more information, please visit: https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/lakeview-park-info

Lakeview Park has many picturesque places for a wedding. Both the bathhouse’s Sunset Terrace venue space and the Event Garden are popular for ceremonies and receptions. Other locations include the beach amphitheater, the historic fountain, and the gazebo. Reservations and permits are required to host your special event

To inquire about reservations for the Sunset Terrace, contact (440) 219-7855. To reserve an outdoor space or shelter call the administrative offices at (440) 458-5121.

While the popularity of the rose garden prevents wedding ceremonies to take place in this location, you are welcome to have wedding photos taken in the rose garden. A free photo permit is required and can be obtained by calling (440) 458-5121.