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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
It’s more than dirt
The soil in your yard isn’t just dirt — it’s a hidden ecosystem with a carefully crafted composition.
Meet Chris Usner | Summit Lake community spotlight
Discover how Chris Usner turned his passion for bikes into a community program with South Street Ministries.
Park archaeologists dig into the past
Our Cultural Resources staff and The University of Akron archaeological field school students have been investigating artifacts at the Everett Knoll Complex Site. Find out what they’ve discovered.
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.
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.