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Total Solar Eclipse


On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will take place where the moon completely blocks the sun for nearly four minutes. Lakewood and a large portion of Northeast Ohio sit in the path of totality for this event, which means that we have front-row seats to one of nature’s most amazing phenomena.

The timing of the eclipse for the Cleveland area is as follows:

Eclipse starts: 1:59 p.m. EDT
Totality begins: 3:13 p.m. EDT
Maximum totality: 3:15 p.m. EDT
Totality ends: 3:17 p.m. EDT
Eclipse ends: 4:28 p.m. EDT

Area Public-Entity Viewing Events:

The City is preparing to manage the anticipated arrival of eclipse-seeking visitors from all across Ohio and the rest of the country. The Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works have been preparing for the possibility that a large number of people may be in the City to experience the eclipse.  We will have extra police officers on patrol and extra Public Works staff members in our Parks.

Lakewood Municipal Buildings including Lakewood City Hall, Cove Community Center, Lakewood Municipal Court, and Tax/Water Annex will be closed to the public beginning at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 8th.

Please be patient and expect traffic delays when traveling around the city.

The Lakewood Police Department will not be enforcing the rush hour parking restrictions (Monday-Friday 7:00 am-9:30 am & 4:00 pm-6:30 pm) on April 8th. In addition, parking meters will not be enforced. Enforcement will resume on Tuesday, April 9th.

In anticipation of the influx of people and traffic, we want to make sure that safety remains at the forefront for our residents and visitor alike.  As such, the following rules will be in place on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Park Rules for Total Solar Eclipse

The following rules will be in effect at all Lakewood parks on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Park Hours
Lakewood Park: Sunrise-11:00 PM
All other parks: Sunrise- one hour after sunset.

  • Due to safety concerns and the parking lot reconstruction project, there will be no parking permitted in the Lakewood Park Parking Lot or the Old Stone House Parking Lot on Monday,
    April 8, 2024. Any vehicles parked in these lots are subject to towing.
  • All generators, propane and gas fueled grills are prohibited.
  • All tents, shelters, and beach umbrellas are prohibited.
  • Police may conduct searches of bags and containers for reasons of public safety.
  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time throughout the year.
  • No personal fireworks. This includes novelty fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs.
  • The sale of items on public property is prohibited.
  • No overnight camping is permitted.

Stay tuned to this page as well as our social media pages for any updates on activities, traffic changes/notices, and more information related to the eclipse.

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