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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Marilyn Buckey - her head tipped back in laughter - and Mike Johnson, chief of conservation - smiling at Marilyn - share a moment at the Robert A. & Jean C. Meyers Conservation Area to celebrate the success of everyone’s effort to help fulfill SMP’s mission to preserve and conserve our natural resources.

Marilyn Buckey and the Tiny Endangered Fish She Helped Save

Fish that were nearly extinct are now thriving at an SMP conservation area, thanks to Marilyn Buckey and conservation organizations. Find out how.

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Board of Park Commissioners meets July 8

The Board of Park Commissioners for Summit Metro Parks will meet Tuesday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at . . .
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osprey in flight carrying prey

Clean streams and thriving lakes

Now common sights around Summit County’s waters, ospreys, bald eagles and much more have benefited from efforts to protect and restore the health of our waters.

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a man dressed in a khaki colored uniform shirt and black tie smiles with greenery and a blue sky in the background

Summit Metro Parks announces Joshua Hamblen as chief of rangers

Summit Metro Parks has named Joshua Hamblen as its chief of rangers. With over 10 years of service . . .
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The Metro Parks Ensemble in front of a crowd on a large green lawn.

Enjoy outdoor concerts in scenic settings

Summit Metro Parks invites the community to join its Music by the Lake concert series, presented by Wayside . . .
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