City of Rocky River, Ohio
Bradstreet's Landing
The Pier at Bradstreet's Landing is Open!
The pier is open to the public from dawn to dusk.
In October 1764, Colonel John Bradstreet left Fort Sandusky for Fort Niagara with 1,500 troops aboard 60 boats and 9 canoes. On the evening of October 18, they stopped on the shore for the night. Sudden storm waves destroyed 25 boats and severely damaged many others. After three days of repairs, the remaining boats continued on, but the loss of boats meant some soldiers had to continue on foot. Although bad weather and supply shortages made the journey difficult, there was only one confirmed fatality on the return to Fort Niagara.
Now known as Bradstreet’s Landing, the park is popular for collecting beach glass, fishing, birding, and watching sunsets.
Bradstreet’s Disaster, Case Western Reserve Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Bradstreet’s Disaster Exhibit, National Museum of the Great Lakes
Bradstreet’s Landing, Lake Erie Birding Trail, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Bradstreet’s Landing Master Plan, July 2018
The Pier at Bradstreet’s Landing
Phase II Progress
Progress on West Shoreline Revetment
Bradstreet’s Landing Park
22400 Lake Rd.
Rocky River, Ohio 44116