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.

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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.

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To learn if sledding and skating areas are open, call our seasonal info line at 330-865-8060 and follow @metro_parks on Twitter.

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.

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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.

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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

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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!

Activities and Resources

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. Use the calendar filter to sort events by date, park, category, and age group.

Programs and Events Calendar