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.

Towpath Trail in the summer
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Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

Nature Education
a feathered bird sits on a branch with blue sky in the background

Winter Bird Walk

CV/Valley View Area
Nature Education
Close-up of a ring-billed gull showing its light gray and white plumage, speckled head, and yellow bill with a distinctive black ring near the tip

Coffee With The Birds

SLNC
Nature Education
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Coffee With the Birds

LP/Nature Center
Nature Education
A coyote stands in low grass.

Who’s Howlin’

LP/Nature Center
Educational
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

Travel to Iceland

FASN/Visitors Center
Educational
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Drop-In Discovery: Groundhog Day

LP/Nature Center
History

Fantastic Foxes

FASN/Visitors Center
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens

Lawnspiracy!

SLNC
Good For All Ages

Enjoy the Snow Moon

LP/Nature Center
Art
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Nature Drawing for Adults

FASN/Nature Realm

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!

Enjoy

Winter Activities

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

Explore

Strategic Plan

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

Join us

Mother’s Day 5K

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

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
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