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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

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.

Fall into family fun with Summit Metro Parks at Fall Family Outing

Celebrate the fall season with Summit Metro Parks at Fall Family Outing, a FREE event for the whole . . .

6 buzzworthy facts about Ohio’s native bees 

You won’t bee-lieve how amazing our native bees are! Enjoy these fun facts about some of nature’s hardest workers.