Press Releases
May 2008 05-06-08 Find hidden treasures on habitat hike 05-06-08 Come out to campfire sing-along
April 2008 04-29-08 Swim season begins May 24 04-29-08 Cyclists ride by lunar light 04-29-08 History hikes expose parks' past 04-23-08 More than 3 thousand pounds of e-waste collected 04-22-08 See spectacular spring wildflowers 04-22-08 Pull garlic mustard to protect native plants 04-15-08 Spree For All reaches 5-year mark 04-15-08 Thousands of daffodils peak by next week 04-15-08 Chip in at County Home cleanup 04-01-08 Help the environment, hike and have fun 04-01-08 Significant sites in Ohio offer one-tank trips
March 2008 03-26-08 Taking pictures of parks pays off for volunteer 03-25-08 Clean up ledges at Liberty, get sneak peek 03-25-08 Traditional Trout Derby 'reels' in kids 03-25-08 Look and listen for nature at night 03-18-08 Towpath takes visitors through time 03-18-08 Start getting in shape for summer 03-11-08 Hikes help heal spring fever 03-11-08 Amazing aerial antics amuse attendees 03-05-08 Part of Sand Run Parkway to close 03-04-08 Search for secrets of sandstone quarry 03-04-08 Bait butterflies to your backyard garden
February 2008 02-27-08 Program sets snake superstitions straight 02-27-08 Be in awe of amazing amphibians 02-20-08 Volunteer offers 2,500 hours to Metro Parks 02-19-08 Celebrate the splendor of spring 02-19-08 Find out about Firestone's fascinating history 02-13-08 Cell phone recycling reaps rewards 02-13-08 Don't miss seasonal employment and volunteer fair 02-13-08 Aid amphibians before it's too late 02-05-08 Visitation up more than half a million in 2007
January 2008 01-30-08 Identify trees by bark, buds and branches 01-30-08 Bring beautiful birds to your back yard 01-30-08 Programs at Metro Parks 'drum' up interest 01-23-08 Cyclist and canal buff catches 'star' 01-22-08 Visitors center to stay closed Mondays 01-22-08 Discover crystal cliffs and coping critters 01-22-08 Watch wildlife rehabilitator at work 01-15-08 Enjoy creative campfire cooking 01-15-08 Park district prepares patrons for spring 01-08-08 Offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 01-08-08 Find fabulous flowers this winter 01-08-08 Exhibit shows off amateur artists 01-02-08 Two hikes help heat up the night 01-02-08 Get good gardening tips and be ready for spring
Big Oak One of the largest northern red oaks in Summit County – 20 feet in circumference – stands in Silver Creek Metro Park.
Help from All Ages Metro Parks has more than 400 active volunteers, ranging in age from pre-school to octogenarian.