Receive Your Rewards
Rewards are free for Summit County residents. Out-of-county residents pay for their spree rewards ($5 per shield and $10 for first-year hikers receiving a hiking staff and shield).
AWARDS PICK-UP LOCATIONS
Nature centers are open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12 - 5 p.m. The
administrative offices are open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Administrative Offices (975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron)
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron)
Liberty Park Nature Center (9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg)
Summit Lake Nature Center (411 Ira Ave., Akron)
SHIELD ASSISTANCE DATES
Need help attaching your shield to your hiking staff? Volunteers will be available to assist you on the following dates :
Liberty Park Nature Center (9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg)
Saturday, October 9, 1 - 3 p.m.
Goodyear Heights Metro Park (2077 Newton St., Akron)
Sunday, October 31, 1 - 3 p.m.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron)
Please note: a small number of guests will be admitted to the auditorium at a time. Others will be asked to wait outdoors. Please dress for the weather!
Saturday, November 6, 1 - 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Sunday, January 30, 1 - 3 p.m.
Friday, February 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 19, 1 - 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 20, 1 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, 1 - 3 p.m.
Summit Lake Nature Center (411 Ira Ave., Akron)
Please note: a small number of guests will be admitted to the building at a time. Others will be asked to wait outdoors. Please dress for the weather!
Saturday, November 20, 1 - 3 p.m.
RECEIVE FORMS BY MAIL
Veteran hikers may mail their completed forms along with a self-addressed stamped envelop to: Summit Metro Parks Administrative Offices, 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron OH 44313. Shields are mailed flat.