A free, inclusive event for all ages
Vehicle lovers of all ages: Summit Metro Parks will host Touch-a-Truck, presented by Wayside Furniture, at Munroe Falls Metro Park (521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls) on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
An autism- and sensory-friendly hour, free of horns, music and flashing lights, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. To prepare visitors for what to expect at the event, a Touch-a-Truck “social story” is available at bit.ly/TaTsocialstory (case sensitive). The fun will continue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On this fun-filled day, more than a dozen park district and emergency response vehicles, large and small, will be available to sit in and explore. Equipment will include a dump truck, bucket truck, Akron Children’s Hospital Air Bear® and more! Visitors can also look forward to:
- A sandbox play area with toy trucks and vehicles
- Naturalist activities
- Browsing and shopping children’s books, apparel and more at the Maple Leaf Gifts pop-up gift shop
Touch-a-Truck is supported by Acme Fresh Market, Akron Canton Builds and Akron Children’s Hospital.
Please note: The presence of emergency response vehicles is subject to availability.