Press Releases

March 2010
03-16-10 Public meetings for district-wide interpretive plan
03-16-10 Trout Derby offers cash prizes for kids
03-16-10 Metro Parks forming young birders group
03-02-10 Nature Realm reopens March 20
03-02-10 Kids discover dinosaurs in Metro Parks

February 2010
02-23-10 Roadwork may close crossing on Bike and Hike
02-23-10 Sewer project may close Sand Run Parkway
02-23-10 Metro Parks hosts seasonal employment fair
02-09-10 Discover what sparked industry in Akron
02-02-10 Visitation up in 2009 despite Nature Realm closure
02-02-10 Hikes and campfire heat things up

January 2010
01-27-10 Crystal palace forms in Cuyahoga Falls
01-20-10 Party held for star-struck visitors
01-20-10 Kids learn how whistle pigs wake up
01-12-10 Build a feeder for your feathered friends

December 2009
12-29-09 Spice up your campfire cooking
12-29-09 Hike, eat and be merry
12-22-09 Get rare, close-up look at raptors
12-15-09 Learn how to camp during winter
12-15-09 Upgrade your cell phone recycling plan
12-08-09 Volunteers needed in field, at new Nature Realm
12-08-09 Warm up with winter sports
12-08-09 Metro Parks recycles Christmas trees

Go, Buckeyes!
Deep Lock Quarry is home to more Ohio buckeye trees than any other Metro Park in Summit County.

Toad Toxin
When disturbed, American toads produce a toxin that can sicken pets and children.