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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Planning for our future

As we enter 2026, we are excited to share a strategic plan that will guide the park district’s actions for the next five years.

The understory

Hidden beneath the easy-to-notice fall colors in our woodlands is an underappreciated layer of forest. If you know . . .

Dredging is next step to Free the Falls

Learn about Phase 2 of the effort to Free the Falls, which involves transporting dredged sediment to be safely stored in another park.

Tiny creatures, big impact

Beneath the water’s glimmering surface is a unique and fragile ecosystem. Large enough to be seen without a . . .

Heritage hikers make it a family affair

The Fall Hiking Spree has become part of life for many Summit County families. Meet two of them.