Sheffield Lake
A great little city on the Lake Erie shoreline
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Community Feedback Survey; Guenther Park Bathroom/Comfort Station
The City of Sheffield Lake is applying for a NatureWorks grant to add permanent restroom facilities at Guenther Park. As part of the park revitalization—including a new Splash Pad coming in Summer 2026—the project would expand the current concession stand into a “Comfort Station” with ADA-compliant restrooms, storage, and an upgraded concession window. We need your feedback to help finalize the design and strengthen our grant application.
City of Sheffield Lake seeks comments on Lake Road sidewalk installation
The City of Sheffield Lake is proposing Phase 4 of the Lakefront Connectivity Project, which will add an 8-foot-wide sidewalk along Lake Road, improve crossings, and install a flashing beacon at Shell Cove Park while maintaining traffic during construction. The project is expected to run from fall 2027 to spring 2028, and public comments must be submitted by May 8, 2026.
Sheffield Lake & Village Mobility Plan
Our communities thrive when everyone can get around safely and comfortably. This Mobility Plan is our official roadmap to improving active transportation—or “people-powered movement”—across the City of Sheffield Lake and the Village of Sheffield.
Fraud and Scams
Information and tips provided by the Police Department to help keep our residents one step ahead of scammers.
Resident Gardens
The City of Sheffield Lake Resident Garden Program provides residents with garden plots to grow seasonal crops, including optional winter planting. It promotes community engagement, responsible gardening, and shared access to city resources. The program also offers a Garden Liaison role to help coordinate and support participants.
CodeRed Emergency Alerts Signup
Sign up for CodeRED to receive emergency and public safety alerts from the City of Sheffield Lake. A new registration site is now available. 👉 Learn more & sign up
Contractor Registration, Renewal, Certain Permits Available Online
The Building Department is now allowing Contractor registrations, renewals and certain permits to be filled out, and paid for online
Letters Sent To Select Utility Customers
Approximately 1800 households have received letters from the water department. The letter was required by the OEPA and sent to customers to determine the presence of lead in service lines. Please click Read More below to review detailed information about lead service lines and the information the utility needs to provide to the OEPA.
Comments, Concerns, Complaints for the Building Department
The building department has a new online reporting system for code violation reports, complaints, concerns and comments. You can now report all complaints directly to the Building Director.
Lorain County Community Housing Impact and Preservation
LEAD SAFE OHIO Program provides windows, doors and siding for residents who reside within the limits of Lorain County.
About Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Lake stretches along the Lake Erie shoreline about 20 miles west of Cleveland. Though only 2.4 square miles, the city offers numerous amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
With easy access to the lake for watching stunning sunsets, launching boats, or enjoying a picnic, Sheffield Lake also boasts ten parks, including five along the lakefront, and miles of nature trails for walkers and cyclists.
Affordable housing for first-time homeowners, growing families, and retirees is a hallmark of this quiet, friendly residential community.
The Joyce Hanks Community Center serves as a hub for classes, organization meetings, and special events. Lifelong learning opportunities are plentiful thanks to the Domonkas Library. Children and teens in the city can attend the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Public School District or one of several nearby private schools. Lorain County Community College and the University Partnership are just a short drive away, offering career training and degree programs from associate to master’s level.
Community News
Sheffield Lake has great people, events, businesses and organizations doing great things. See some of them here.
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What’s Happening in Sheffield Lake
Celebrating One Year In Office
Mayor Rocky Radeff celebrates his first year in office. “I’m not doing this job because I want to be mayor, or I want to have power,” Radeff said. “I’m doing it because I grew up here, I love it here, I want to help it.
Sheffield Lake Awarded ODOT Grant
Sheffield Lake was awarded an ODOT Active Transport Planning Assistance Grant. This grant is for technical assistance. It will be providing a consultant who will be able to do an assessment of the current conditions and make recommendations for a more comprehensive safe, and sustainable network for pedestrians and cyclists.
Best Place To Retire
Our gorgeous, and quaint little lakeside town is now official. It ranked in the top 8 places to retire in Ohio according to The World Atlas. This adorable Cleveland suburb on the scenic Lake Erie shores promises a soft landing for retirees turning the next chapter of their lives. It is home to almost ten parks and residents spend their time outdoors on the smooth sands of Lakewood Beach Park. The environment is quiet and secluded, spoiling sunbathers with unprecedented panoramas of the lake. Alternatively, you can head to Shell Cove Park for a similar environment, with a cozy breeze blowing from the lake.
Sheffield Lake Scenic Vistas Program
Sheffield Lake is participating in the Lake Erie Scenic Vistas Program through the Ohio Costal Management Program.
Lorain County Launches Preservation Programs to Enhance Homeownership
Lorain County, with funding from the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Development, is proud to offer Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) home repair and rehabilitation programs.