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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A spotted salamander on green moss.

Salamanders of Summit Metro Parks

Meghan Doran, Community Engagement ManagerMarlo Perdicas, Park BiologistA spotted salamander on moss. Photo by Marlo Perdicas.Spotted. Long-tailed. Slimy. . . .
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Two people and a motorcycle in front of a pond. One person is sitting on the motorcycle and the other standing behind it.

A Centennial Tour adventure

Lindsay Smith, Brand Manager Summit County resident Chuck Haby and his family are no strangers to Summit Metro . . .
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Large icicles hang from rocks along a snowy and partially frozen river below.

The crystal palace at Gorge Metro Park

When the mid-winter deep freeze envelops Northeast Ohio, geology, water and temperature unite to create spectacular icicles. Learn more.

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Planning for the future at Munroe Falls & Silver Creek Metro Parks

Due to significant declines in attendance, ongoing lifeguard staffing challenges and other concerns, the park district will no longer operate its swim areas. Learn more.

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Two women snowshoeing on a snowy trail in the woods.

Try snowshoeing in SMP

Joe Malmisur, Interpretive NaturalistIf you can walk, you can snowshoe!Snowshoeing dates back over 6,000 years to when the . . .
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