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Public Notices
Explore the park district’s latest postings for contractors, vendors and/or public comment. These public notices are often required for certain park district projects.
Current Public Notices
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Open Shelter Area
Sealed bids for constructing the F.A Seiberling Nature Realm – Open Shelter Area located at 1828 Smith Road, Akron, Ohio 44313, will be received by the Summit Metro Parks, 975 Treaty Line Road, Akron, Ohio 44313, until 2 p.m. (Eastern Time) Thursday, March 19, 2026, at which time they will be opened and read.
Plans and specifications may be obtained from SE Blueprint at 520 S. Main St. Suite 2411, Akron (330-376-1689) for $65.00 plus tax for electronic copies or $85.00 for both printed and electronic copies, payable to SE Blueprint. Plans can be viewed on-line at www.seblueprint.com. Bids must be sealed in an opaque envelope marked “Bid F.A Seiberling Nature Realm – Open Shelter Area”.
The Board of Park Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding.
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Annual Park District Auction
Per its Board of Park Commissioners (approved board resolution 8.2026), Summit Metro Parks will use internet auctions to sell unneeded, obsolete or unfit park district property from January 14 through December 31, 2026. Auction listings can be found on Farnsworth Auctions LLC. or GovDeals.
The personal property disposed of through internet auction includes but not limited to, motor vehicles, road machinery, car parts, equipment, tools and office equipment or supplies, regardless of property’s value, which are not needed, obsolete, or unfit for the public use for which it was acquired. The number of days of bidding for each auction will be at least ten (10) days, including Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays. Terms and condition of sale will be established at the time of the auction for that sale.