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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
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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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Nature Education
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Spree With Me: Evening Bird Stroll

CV/Valley View Area
Educational
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Young Birders: Vocal Vireos

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Nature Education

Sturgeon Release Celebration

CV/Valley View Area
Music/Performance
a person moves their body on a bridge with green trees in the background

Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature

CV/Oxbow Area
Music/Performance
a person moves their body on a bridge with green trees in the background

Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature

CV/Oxbow Area
Health & Fitness

Recreation Open House

MF/Lake Area
Good For All Ages
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

Cycling Tour of Cuyahoga Falls

Glens Parking Lot
Art
Art supplies, including paintbrushes, chalks, pencils and more.

Upcycled Wind Chimes for Adults

FASN/Visitors Center
Nature Education
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Fabulous Fungi

LP/Nature Center
Educational
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers

SLNC

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

63rd Annual

Fall Hiking Spree

Explore the trails while enjoying fall colors, September 1 through November 30!

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Join Us

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE family event on October 3!

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Explore

Strategic Plan

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

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What’s New

A woman walks along a path surrounded by fall leaves and dried grasses.
Tractor pulling a group of children on a hayride
Three women walking along a trail with a barn-like structure in the background.
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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