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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Water rushing over the Gorge Dam and crashing in the river below.

Green light for Gorge Dam removal

On October 25, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) announced a project agreement to begin . . .
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The Cuyahoga River at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park.

Executive Director’s letter to the community

Happy New Year! Our accomplishments in 2023 are a testament to the spirit and mission of our organization . . .
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The newly acquired building on S. Broadway St. will be renovated to become the Central Maintenance Facility.

Elevating services, lowering costs: Relocating the park district’s Central Maintenance Facility

Summit Metro Parks has taken an innovative and sustainable approach to enhance its services to the community while saving taxpayer dollars.

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Three American goldfinches sitting on a snowy birdfeeder.

A berry buffet

Imagine having to search for your next meal under a blanket of snow, with temperatures dropping into the . . .
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A banner hanging on a wire fence with the title, "Coming Soon: Truth Plaza."

Bringing a legacy to life: Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza

In 1851, abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth delivered her most-recognized speech during the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in . . .
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