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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

The joy of music

The Metro Parks Ensemble is thought to be the only volunteer band affiliated with a park district in the country. Discover their 25 year history.

An eco-friendly holiday

There's nothing like leaving footprints in the snow on a walk around the holidays. Lights, gifts and good . . .

What’s going on at Everett Field?

Did you know? Summit Metro Parks (SMP) owns about 32 acres of land we call the Everett Field. . . .

Batty for Bats

Bats are some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures! Read on to dispel rumors and discover the truth about these winged wonders.

Returning to flight

By around 2007, white-nose syndrome reached Summit County. The effects were immediate and alarming. Discover how biologists mobilized and what SMP did to help.