Barcelona Beach and Dan Reed Pier, Public beach and pier in Chautauqua County, United States
Barcelona Beach is a public shoreline along Lake Erie with a wide sandy beach and a pier that extends into the water. The pier allows for fishing and water views, while the beach itself invites swimming and picnicking.
The Dan Reed Memorial Pier was built between 1957 and 1960 and honors a congressman who represented the area for many years in Washington. The pier connects the location to the region's 20th-century political history.
The pier is named after a family whose members worked as lake captains for generations, shaping the maritime story of this shore.
The beach is accessible daily with areas for swimming, picnicking, and boat launching that are clearly marked. Visitors should know that lake conditions can change quickly with weather, so appropriate clothing is helpful.
The beach is home to one of only five specialized kayak launches in the county designed for people with limited mobility. This makes it an accessible water sports destination for paddlers of all abilities.
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