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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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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

Tracks & Scat for Kids

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
Nature Education

Little Hikers: Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Good For All Ages

Campfire Open House

LP/Nature Center
Nature Education
Many large kids' picture books.

Snowy Storytime

FASN/Campfire Area
Educational

Winter Weather Hike

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Good For All Ages
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Nature Board Game Night

SLNC
Nature Education

Winter Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center
Nature Education
a group of black bodied, white beaked american coots float in blue water

Coffee With the Birds

SLNC
Nature Education

Coffee With the Birds

LP/Nature Center
Good For All Ages
Bright orange and yellow flames rising from a pile of burning logs in a dark setting.

Campfire S’mores

FASN/Nature Realm

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What’s New

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Winter Activities

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

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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

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.
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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