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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
The Valley View Area
Icon of trail signage New Visitor Info
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Trail lines
Trail lines

Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

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Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
A hand gently holding up a flower that has gone to seed.

Good Garden Talks: Season Extension & Seed Collection

Akron Urban League
Good For All Ages

Sturgeon Spotlight

FASN/Visitors Center
History

Spree With Me: Wildlife Along the Canal

TT/Wilbeth Road Trailhead
Nature Education
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Bird Nerds: Barred Owl

FASN/Nature Realm
Nature Education
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Lil’ Sprouts

SLNC
Health & Fitness
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Intro to BMX

SLNC
Nature Education
A wooden boardwalk extending through a forest.

Meet Bob….He’s a Cool Cat!

LP/Nature Center
Good For All Ages

Sturgeon Open House

SLNC
Good For All Ages

Sturgeon Open House

SLNC
Good For All Ages
A blue bunch of berries among bright green leaves

Self-Guided Story Trail: Berry Song

FR/Brushwood Area

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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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