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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A drone photo of the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park during restoration.

Building our future

Lindsay Smith, marketing & public relations managerSummit Metro Parks continues to restore the Valley View Area to its . . .
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Mason jars decorated with leaves and straw bows each hold a lit candle.

SMP Crafts: Fall leaf candleholder

Photo courtesy of spark & chemistryThis fun craft makes a nice centerpiece or gift for friends. As a . . .
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A paved path leading through trees covered in red, yellow and green leaves.

Summit Metro Parks encourages visitors to stay on the trails

Mike Johnson, Chief of ConservationMunroe Falls Metro Park (Rob Blair)The best things to see at every Metro Park are . . .
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Several bats rest between wooden slats.

Local bats adapting to beat the odds

Marlo Perdicas, Park BiologistBat houses provide an alternative to trees as maternity structures.Our Summit Metro Parks are home . . .
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A yellow one-way travel sign stands between a Coyote Run Trail sign and the paved trail.

Enjoying your Fall Hiking Spree safely during COVID-19: One-Way Travel

One-way signs have been added to many of the park district’s loop trails to assist with social distancing . . .
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