The Avon Lake Boat Club is open to Avon Lake residents interested in boating, kayaking and small boat sailing. There are 120 racks for 14 foot class boats, 24 kayak racks, and three racks for small sail boats. Boats are launched via a unique trolley system. Annual Perch and Walleye derbies are held every summer. Boat size is limited to the 14 foot class with a beam not to exceed 72 inches. There is a waiting list for this club. Club meetings are held on the fourth Thursday each month, January through May, and during the month of October.
Emerald Necklace Marina Grille & Waterside Room is an elegant restaurant that opened in 2013 at the location formerly occupied by Sweetwater Landing. The Emerald Necklace Marina Grille & Waterside Room offers a family restaurant as well as a banquet hall in the Waterside Room that overlooks the Rocky River Valley and waterfront, and specializes in hosting events and receptions, offering award winning catering. The restaurant features an outdoor area with a tiki bar and live music, as well as a soup and salad bar in the inside dining room, and menu items including applewood-fired pizzas, Italian entrees and American fare.
