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Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

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Summit Metro Parks

We’re Your Back yard

Founded in 1921, we manage more than 16,000 acres with 16 parks, two nature centers, one visitors center and over 150 miles of trails.

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Programs & Events
Towpath Trail in the summer
Icon of trail signage New Visitor Info
Icon of a compass Trail Updates
Icon of a kayak Explore Activities
Icon of a cabin Make A Reservation
Trail lines
Trail lines

Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

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Art
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

FASN/Nature Realm
Nature Education
Adult and child working together on a craft project at a green table filled with art supplies and paper cutouts

Kinderealm: Animal Tracks

LP/Nature Center
Art
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Virtual Nature Drawing for Adults

Virtual
Nature Education
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Virtual: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Virtual
Nature Education
a white breasted nuthatch with blue and gray feathers perches on a tree trunk

Winter Birding

GYH/Pioneer Area
Art
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Nature Collage

FASN/Visitors Center
Art
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Virtual: Nature Collage

Virtual
Nature Education
Many large kids' picture books.

Winter Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center
A common loon with black-and-white plumage and red eyes swims on a lake, holding a freshly caught fish in its beak

Coffee With The Birds

SLNC
Nature Education

Coffee With the Birds

LP/Nature Center

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

Recycle your

Christmas Tree

Drop off your clean, live Christmas tree to be used as mulch or in conservation efforts across SMP!

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Enjoy

Winter Activities

The outdoor fun doesn’t stop! Learn more about sledding, snowshoeing and other winter activities.

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Explore

Strategic Plan

Learn more about the park district’s 100-year vision and goals for the next five years.

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Join us

Mother’s Day 5K

Run, jog or walk in honor of mom or the mother figure in your life!

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What’s New

Christmas pine trees lay in front of a sign reading, "Christmas Tree Drop-Off."
Two people bundled up in winter coats, hats and goggles snowshoeing on an open trail.
Three women walking along a trail with a barn-like structure in the background.
A family poses for a group photo at the 2024 Mother's Day 5K.
Trail lines for the Chuckery Trail
Trail lines

For over 100 years, we’ve been

Leading Conservation Efforts

Beyond the portal signs and hiking trails, Summit Metro Parks conserves and studies green space to help plants, wildlife and people thrive. Learn more about how we conserve Summit County’s natural resources while connecting people to clean and safe parks.  

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