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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Park archaeologists dig into the past

Our Cultural Resources staff and The University of Akron archaeological field school students have been investigating artifacts at the Everett Knoll Complex Site. Find out what they’ve discovered.

Summit Metro Parks to host Truck-or-Treat events

Family-friendly Halloween experiences in Norton, Goodyear Heights Summit Metro Parks is pleased to announce Truck-or-Treat, presented by Wayside . . .

Marvelous monarchs: Witnessing the magic of migration in our Metro Parks

Each year, we have the incredible privilege to see one of nature’s greatest migrations: the monarch butterfly’s 3,000-mile journey.

Board of Park Commissioners meets October 14

The Board of Park Commissioners for Summit Metro Parks will meet Tuesday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m. at . . .

Dive into the history of Summit Lake and its impact on Akron 

Submerge yourself in the history of Summit Lake, from supporting Indigenous travels to surviving pollution from rubber factories.