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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A white weasel holding onto a branch, it's fur blending in with the snow around it.

Weasels weathering winter

Nicole McClelland, Interpretive NaturalistWhen it comes to weathering the cold of winter, weasels have perfected their snowy survival . . .
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A male cardinal sitting in a snow-covered evergreen tree.

Warm up in SMP this winter

We love to say it because it’s true: We don’t close in winter!Summit Metro Parks is open year-round and . . .
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The pump house located next to Summit Lake before it was converted to an SMP nature center.

Summit Metro Parks to convert Summit Lake Pump House to Community-Based Nature Center

We’ve got new digs! Summit Metro Parks will begin renovations for a new nature center in the historic . . .
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A group photo of three Summit Metro Parks rangers with a group of kids.

SMP rangers sponsor local kids in “Shop with a Cop” event

Before joining the “Shop with a Cop” activities, nine local children met Summit Metro Parks rangers (left to . . .
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Three women smile at the camera while holding a large photo frame reading #AutismFriendly.

Creating a welcoming environment for all visitors

Meghan Doran, Assistant Education & Recreation ManagerPark staff participate in an Autism Friendly Family Day at the F.A. . . .
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