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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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Art
A person standing and showing artwork in a sketchbook to two seated people indoors

Nature Drawing for Adults

LP/Nature Center
Good For All Ages
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Metro Parks Ensemble Season Finale

CV/Himelright Lodge
Health & Fitness
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Forest Bathing for Beginners

SR/Shady Hollow Lodge
Educational
colorful wildflowers with a bright blue sky and white clouds in the background

Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers

FASN/Visitors Center
Art
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Nature Collage

FASN/Visitors Center
Art
Paper organized in a spiral pattern.

Virtual: Nature Collage

Virtual
Nature Education
Fallen leaves covering the ground.

Homegrown Habitat: Fall Garden Care

FASN/Visitors Center
Nature Education

Nature Tales

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

Get to Know Coyotes

FASN/Seneca Deck
Health & Fitness
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Canal Paddle

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

Summer Recreation

From hiking and biking to paddling and archery, explore all this season has to offer!

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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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