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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A portrait of the five-person Board of Park Commissioners.

Board of Park Commissioners Meets February 13

The Board of Park Commissioners for Summit Metro Parks will meet Tuesday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at . . .
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Water rushing over the Gorge Dam and crashing in the river below.

Green light for Gorge Dam removal

On October 25, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) announced a project agreement to begin . . .
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Summit Metro Parks Foundation Brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Akron

The Summit Metro Parks Foundation is pleased to bring the world-class Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Akron . . .
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The Cuyahoga River at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park.

Executive Director’s letter to the community

Happy New Year! Our accomplishments in 2023 are a testament to the spirit and mission of our organization . . .
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The newly acquired building on S. Broadway St. will be renovated to become the Central Maintenance Facility.

Elevating services, lowering costs: Relocating the park district’s Central Maintenance Facility

Summit Metro Parks has taken an innovative and sustainable approach to enhance its services to the community while saving taxpayer dollars.

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