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A dirt trail leading to a suspension bridge in the woods.

Self-Guided: Wild Wonder

Does nature fill you with whimsy? Do you experience bouts of childlike wonder? No matter your age, let loose and explore the natural world…

FASN/Nature Realm
A pile of different colored embroidery thread.

Let’s Get Crafty: Nature Embroidery

Start an embroidery project with park staff while learning about the wildlife in your creation, then finish the project at your own pace….

FASN/Nature Realm
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Firefly Fireworks

Enjoy nature’s bioluminescent fireworks this holiday! Learn about this charismatic insect through engaging activities, then catch some fireflies…

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area

Reptiles of Summit Metro Parks

Several different turtles, skinks and nonvenomous snakes call Summit County home, with many living in our parks. Discover why these magnificent…

LP/Nature Center

Self-Guided Story Trail: Some Bugs

Enjoy fun and exploration while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Some Bugs.” This experience will be available along…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Trees for Kids

Kids and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about trees through fun outdoor activities! We will start in the shelter to make…

LP/Nature Center
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

Cycling FRIENDS Preview

Join Summit Metro Parks, South Street Ministries and local cycling enthusiasts for a unique opportunity to preview the Cycling FRIENDS program….

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music by the Lake

Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if…

SC/Sherman Shelter

Kinderealm: Snakes

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companions will learn about our slithery friend: the snake! We’ll go over some amazing adaptations that…

FASN/Visitors Center
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…and…

SLNC
Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with…

NR/Lot C4
The silhouette of a paddleboarder on the water at sunset.

Sunset Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Learn how to paddleboard and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor to view a beautiful sunset. Minimum age is 13;…

NR/Lot C4