Cleveland offers many valuable resources for physical activity. The list below provides links to parks, beaches, fitness centers and more as a way to help increase physical activity in personally enjoyable ways.
Beaches
- : Downtown beach. Offers programs such as yoga, drum circles and paddle boarding.
- : Metroparks owned lake with beach in Berea.
- : West side beach owned and managed by the Metroparks; Designated as a Blue Wave Certified Beach by the Clean Beaches Council.
- : Near East side beach managed by the Metroparks that features a 650’ beach.
- : Shaded swimming area located within the Hinckley Reservation.
Biking/Cycling
- Bike shops, bike laws, and additional resources.
- : Open invitation to monthly group rides on the last Friday of every month.
- : Bicycle Transportation Maps for Northeast Ohio.
- : Indoor mountain bike tracks for all skill levels.
Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddleboarding
- : Offers Kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, classes, trips and tours; Located in Lakewood.
- : Offers kayak, boat and jet ski rentals; Located on the West Bank of the Flats.
- : Kayak rentals with self-guided and guided tours on the Cuyahoga River, Ohio Erie Canal and the Rocky River.
- : Standup paddleboarding lessons, paddle board yoga, excursions and rentals.
Fitness Centers/Gyms
- : Located on ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s campus; Offers over 80 group fitness classes.
- : Multiple locations throughout the Cleveland area.
- : Offers monthly and annual membership options.
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
- Fight Fit Ohio: Offers Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and more.
- : Aikido dojo.
- : Offers classes in Thai kickboxing, Panantukan/Filipino Boxing, Jeet Kune Do and more.
- : Offers classes in martial arts, self-defense, cardio kickboxing and more.
Parks
- : Parks are located throughout the Greater Cleveland Area and include several beaches and recreation areas.
- : A part of the National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park follows the Cuyahoga river between Cleveland and Akron.
- : Parks are located on the east side of Cleveland in Lake County.
- : Parks are located throughout Lorain County on the west side of Cleveland.
- : Parks are located throughout Geauga County on the east side of Cleveland.
- : Several state parks located throughout Northeast Ohio; Search by city or amenity.
Racquet Clubs
- : Offers multiple membership levels. Located in Pepper Pike.
- : Private tennis club located in Mayfield Village.
Rock Climbing
- : Offers 30’ rope walls and 12’ bouldering walls.
Skiing (Downhill)
- : Ski area located approximately 40 minutes from Downtown Cleveland.
- : Two ski areas located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Cleveland.
- : New York Ski Resort located approximately two hours from Downtown Cleveland.
Sports Centers
- : Indoor soccer, basketball, flag football, softball and more; Located in Willoughby and Lorain.
- : Located in North Ridgeville, offers baseball, softball, sand volleyball, soccer, flag and tackle football, extreme adult kickball and more.
Swimming (Pools)
- : Swimming pool within Hinckley Reservation.
- : Open to University Hts. Residents only.
- : Listing of indoor and outdoor pools in the city of Cleveland.