For details, call the admin offices 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday: 330-867-5511.
Last updated July 24, 2024.
Paddling
Please note that the paddling access point at the Oxbow Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park is for expert paddlers ONLY. This area includes challenging strainers.
Ongoing: The presence of a harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected on Silver Creek Lake. Private and rental boaters are advised to take caution against swallowing water and keep pets away from algae. Learn more about the impact of HABs on our blog.
Boundary Surveys
The park district is conducting boundary surveys to identify property boundary lines. In this type of survey, the surveyor sets (or recovers) property corners and produces a detailed plat or map. To accomplish this, the surveyor researches public records and conducts field research by taking measurements and performing calculations. The areas being surveyed are as follows:
- Goodyear Heights Metro Park, entire park boundary (Akron)
- Gorge Metro Park, along Highbridge Trail (Akron)
- Munroe Falls Metro Park, entire park boundary (Munroe Falls, Tallmadge)
- Springfield Bog Metro Park, property on north and west (Springfield)
MULTIPURPOSE TRAILS
Freedom Trail
- 7/29/24: A .75-mile section of the Freedom Trail beginning at Howe Road and heading east will be closed July 29 through August 1 for the clearing of storm damage from utilities.
Towpath Trail
- 1/8/24: The Towpath Trail near the intersection of S. Van Buren and Eastern Road is closed for utility work.
PARKS
Cascade Valley Metro Park
- Ongoing: The Chuckery Area is closed for tree removal and site preparation associated with the removal of the Gorge Dam. Following this work, the City of Akron will begin preparations for the Northside Interceptor Tunnel (NSIT) in the same area. The Chuckery Area will continue to be closed as necessary for public safety throughout the Gorge Dam and NSIT construction work, with closures expected to last through mid-2027. Learn more.
Gorge Metro Park
- Ongoing: Highbridge Trail is closed until further notice due to a damaged pedestrian bridge and the City of Akron's sewer construction project. The trail remains open between Front Street and the closed pedestrian bridge unless otherwise noted.
- Spring 2024: Beginning in 2024, the park is anticipated to close for the removal of the Gorge Dam. Closures are expected to last for at least two years. Please check back for updates.
Hampton Hills Metro Park
- Mountain Bike Trails will be closed during wet or dangerous conditions. Status updates are shared via Twitter. Please check before you ride: @SMPmountainbike. Please note: Twitter currently requires users to log in with an account to view current tweets. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Mountain Bike Trail status is displayed at the Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area lot, or you may call our administrative office during business hours: 330-867-5511.
Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park
- Ongoing: To align with the park district’s mission to protect natural resources, Summit Metro Parks biologists increased the protective buffer around the reed beds used by purple martins at Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park. We understand that this decision may be disappointing to some visitors. Unfortunately, in recent years kayakers and boaters have encroached into the birds’ space, discouraging them from using this valuable habitat on their seasonal journey to South America.