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

Senior Cycling: Why Bikes?

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

Kids in the Garden

SLNC
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens

Good Garden Talks: Plant Swap

Summit Lake Nature Center
Recreation
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Intro to Tent Camping

FASN/Visitors Center
Nature Education
Many large kids' picture books.

Spring Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center
Educational
A hawk standing on a tree branch.

Spring Bird Stroll

CV/Valley View Area
Educational

Female Bird Walk

LP/Nature Center
Nature Education
blue and violet flowers with green leaves

Hike Among Bluebells

2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
History
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Summit Lake History Hike

SLNC
Good For All Ages
Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided: Story Trail

FR/Daffodil Trail

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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Strategic Plan

Resident Listening Sessions

This year, Summit Metro Parks is completing a new strategic plan, and we want to hear from you!

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Registration open

2025 Mother’s Day 5K

Run jog or walk in celebration of moms and mother figures at this annual 5K event!

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Join us!

Native Plant Festival

Shop native plants vendors, learn how to grow a Wild Back Yard and more!

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What’s New

A family of five walk along a limestone path by a pond.
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.
Several people are looking at a selection of plants near an outdoor tent.
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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