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Every second counts for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, and the City of Avon Lake will experience almost four full minutes of eclipse viewing – several seconds more than surrounding areas in the path of totality! With a 5-mile lakefront, we’re offering unique Ohio solar eclipse viewing opportunities, rentals and memorable experiences – including RV and tent camping, overnight parking, celebrations, watch parties and more!
Get ready to see nearly four minutes of solar eclipse viewing on April 8, with spectacular lake views and unforgettable gatherings – making Avon Lake the ideal spot for great Ohio solar eclipse viewing photos!
Saturday, April 6
Avon Lake Explorer Sip & Shop
3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy specials throughout the city from many businesses and restaurants.
Sunday, April 7
Avon Lake Eclipse Chaser 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Packet pick-up and registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
Race begins at 10:00 a.m.
Eclipse Eve All-Day Music Festival 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Beach Park Station Stop 65 After the race, enjoy a free day of music and food at Beach Park Station Stop 65.
Monday, April 8
Center Line Watch Party
Memorial Stadium
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
While both Miller Road Park and Weiss Park will offer open and unobstructed views of the eclipse, campers are also invited to attend our ticketed local watch party.
Let Us Do the Driving: The Solar Express Shuttle
While some events are walkable from Miller Road Park, we’ll also be offering a hop on/hop off shuttle Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Get your weekend Solar Express information here.
Cleveland Science Center - Total Eclipse Fest
Cleveland History Museum - Total on the Oval
Lake Erie Crushers - Lights Out in the Land
If you’re looking for a solar eclipse rental, Avon Lake is ready for you. Avon Lake is home to over 220 acres of parkland, including our signature lakefront greenspace Miller Road Park. We’ll be opening up both Miller Road Park and our family-friendly park Weiss Field to RV, camper and tent advance rentals. Both parks are located within a few miles from the 2024 eclipse center line.
14.7-acre park on the shores of Lake Erie with paved lakefront walking trail
79-acre park located two miles from the lakefront
*Parking permits will not be issued to boats, trailers, commercial vehicles, etc.
** Please review Ohio Department of Natural Resources for fishing rules and regulations.
Note:
The Parking Permit Registration/Application must be completed and approved by the City of Avon Lake Recreation Department. If approved, the Recreation Department will notify the applicant that their registration/application has been approved. All fees must be paid at the time of registration.
The physical Parking Permit will be issued to the applicant upon their arrival to the designated park/parking space. The Parking Permit will only be issued to the registered person and vehicle.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
All park visitors shall comply with all municipal park rules. Here is a partial list of park rules as outlined in section 1070.02 of the codified ordinances of the City of Avon Lake, Ohio. Click here for a full list of Avon Lake's rules.
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Call 440-930-4130