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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
photos of Willie Mae And George Conrad Prather

Unearthing Black history in Cascade Valley

Learn what our cultural resources staff discovered while investigating two of WCA’s former Black-owned property sites in Cascade Valley.

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Two Summit Metro Parks rangers patrol a trail at Firestone Metro Park on foot. Photo by Joe Prekop.

7 Safety tips to keep in mind when visiting parks and trails

A Summit Metro Parks ranger offers seven safety tips to keep in mind before your next visit. Plus, learn about park rangers.

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overhead view of the green building at Summit Metro Parks, showing solar panels and a roof top garden

What does it mean to be “GREEN?”

Learn what you can do to augment existing efforts to help the natural world in a positive way by going “green.” 

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Visitors using the Parcours Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park in the 1980s

Enjoy frosty fitness on Parcours Trails 

Visitors have been delighted and challenged by Parcours trails at Goodyear Heights Metro Park and Sand Run Metro Park for years. Learn how they have been updated.

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Jogging Trail extension added in 2024 to Sand Run Metro Park

Executive Director’s 2025 letter to the community

Executive Director Lisa King provides a recap of 2024 accomplishments and things to look forward to in 2025.

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