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.

Munroe Falls Lake at Sunset
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Trail lines
Trail lines

Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

Art
Kids drawing fish on large sketch pads.

Nature Drawing for Kids

FASN/Visitors Center
Art

Evergreen Arrangements: Centerpieces and Swags

LP/Nature Center
Special Events

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
Art
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Kids

Virtual
Educational

Winter is Alive

LP/Nature Center
Art
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Drop In Candle Making

SLNC
Music/Performance

Holiday Concert

CV/Himelright Lodge
History
Two children was along a trail in the forest.
Art
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Nature Drawing for Adults

LP/Nature Center
Nature Education
a squirrel on a branch surrounded by colorful fall leaves

Kinderealm: Squirrels

FASN/Visitors Center

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

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.

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