Enjoy Every Season
Summit Metro Parks is open year-round for your next adventure. Join us for hiking, sledding, free indoor and outdoor programs for all ages, and more!
Sledding
Bundle up, grab your sled, and get ready to ride down snow-covered hills. The best condition for sledding is frozen ground with at least two inches of snow cover. Sledding is prohibited on trails and wooded hills.
Remember to walk up the side of sled hills, not in the center where you may be in the path of moving sleds. Sledding is permitted in designated areas only. Sledding is prohibited on trails and wooded hills.
Ice Skating
Lace up your skates and enjoy the beauty of Summit Metro Parks from the ice. Never skate on a pond or lake unless signs indicate it is open for skating. Ice must be four inches thick and free of snow, and temperatures must remain several degrees below freezing for long periods of time.
Wear properly fitted skates with sharpened blades for enhanced control and safety. Ice skating is permitted in designated areas only.
Ice Fishing
Don’t hang up your fishing rod just yet! Ice fish in Summit Metro Parks from dawn to dusk, as conditions allow. Fishers may not light fires, take motorized vehicles onto the ice, or build/leave structures and shelters on park property. Temporary shanties may be moved only by hand from the parking lot to the lake and must be removed daily.
View the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s ice fishing safety tips. Ice fishing is permitted in designated areas only.
Cross-Country Skiing
Looking to explore the outdoors, exercise, and appreciate nature this winter? Try cross-country skiing! Some areas are too steep to navigate safely on skis. To help keep your skis from being damaged by sharp, uncovered stones, ski only when trails have at least two inches of snow cover.
Snowshoeing
Visit Liberty Park Nature Center to borrow snowshoes – free of charge – for a trek along Bluebird Trail! Snowshoes are available in various sizes when 6 inches or more of snow is on the ground. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Hiking
Your favorite hiking trails are beautiful in the winter, too! Visit the parks to experience sparkling snow-covered trees, frosty ponds, fresh animal tracks, and so much more. Be sure to wear proper footwear and watch out for ice. Inexperienced hikers should stick to easy trails.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
Looking to make the most out of your visit to Summit Metro Parks? Download informational materials and educational games, including field guides, Trailside Eye Spy, coloring pages, and more. Let the fun begin!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR EVERY SEASON
Check out our free indoor and outdoor programs for all ages. We offer both virtual and in-person events. Try activities like nature journaling, senior walks, crafts, and so much more.
