Euclid Beach Pier Revived

It’s been said that history is carved in stone, but at the newly opened Euclid Beach Pier, it’s made from ironwork. Local artist Brinsley Tyrrell depicts three different eras of Euclid Beach Park across a trio of arches dotting the 315-foot pier: the original dance hall, the iconic amusement park and an homage to the park’s natural beauty with birds, butterflies and people fishing. Since opening at the end of May, the $2.5-million project has become a popular spot thanks to its spectacular lakefront views, a selfie-worthy Destination Cleveland sign and relaxing swimming area. “[The pier] is an amenity that had been in the park and fallen into disrepair,” says Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman. “And it’s a unique chance for Clevelanders, young and old, to connect with their past and really think to the future of the park.” 16301 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com