A portion of the Jogging Trail is closed for construction through spring 2025. Learn More.

Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

We’re Your Back yard

Founded in 1921, we manage more than 15,000 acres with 16 parks, three nature centers, 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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Art

Nature Drawing for Adults

SLNC
Health & Fitness

Virtual: Balloflex

Virtual
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens

Good Garden Talks: Making Birdhouse Gourds

SLNC
Educational

Native Seed Harvest Workshop

FASN/Nature Realm
Nature Education

Leaves for Little Ones

FASN/Visitors Center
Nature Education

Nature Saunter

LP/Nature Center
History

Nature Trivia Night

F/Coventry Oaks
Recreation

Campfire S’mores

FASN/Seneca Deck
Educational

Geology of the Ledges

LP/Nature Center
Special Events

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

FASN/Nature Realm

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Truck-or-Treat

Explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats!

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61st Annual

Fall Hiking Spree

Hike eight trails to earn rewards! On this year’s spree, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples in SMP. 

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What’s New

Indian American statue carrying a canoe
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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