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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
Munroe Falls Lake at Sunset
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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Recreation
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

SLNC
Health & Fitness
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash Cycle

TT/Wolf Creek Trailhead
Good For All Ages
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash

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Good For All Ages
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

MF/Lake Area
Art
A woman in a foldable outdoor chair sketches on a notepad.

Drawing Outdoors

LP/Nature Center
Recreation
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
Recreation
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

LP/Tinkers Creek Area
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

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Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

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Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Pruning and Disease Management

Lover’s Lane Community Garden

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

22nd annual

Spree for All

Enjoy accessible, easy trails during our award-winning spring hiking spree!

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Join us for

Music by the Lake

Enjoy live music from the Metro Parks Ensemble in the great outdoors.

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Explore

Summer Recreation

Paddling, biking, archery, fishing and more… Summit Metro Parks has it all!

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What’s New

A family of five walk along a limestone path by a pond.
A man conducts a band outside as people sitting in lawn chairs watch.
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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