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Green Islands Magazine
Green Islands is our award-winning signature publication. The magazine includes news about nature, programs, park improvements and more. It is produced bimonthly and mailed free of charge to Summit County residents.*
Sign up for the mailing list today. Read a text-only version here.
*We only mail to in-county residents because the park district is funded by Summit County tax dollars. However, Friends of Metro Parks sends our publications to its members who live outside of Summit County.
Verdant Wonders
Explore stories of nature and culture in “Verdant Wonders,” a literary journal from Summit Metro Parks. This compilation of written works includes a variety of pieces submitted by you, the community.
Are you interested in submitting your work of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essay or poetry to “Verdant Wonders?” Submissions for the next edition will be accepted beginning September 2025.
2024 Annual Report
Download our 2024 Annual Report to the Community to see the park district’s highlights and financial information from this past year.
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