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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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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

Winter Wildlife Walk

SR/Big Bend Area
Recreation
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Recreation
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Archery Games

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Nature Education

Winter Bird Wander

CV/Valley View Area
Nature Education

Winter Tree and Shrub ID

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

Date at the Lake

SLNC
Nature Education

Sunrise on the Solstice

CV/Valley View Area
Nature Education
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Nature Journaling 101

SR/Chestnut Lodge
Health & Fitness

Silent Solstice Hike

SFB/Prairie Trail
History

Winter Solstice and the Tale of Mother Deer

LP/Nature Center

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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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