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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
The bottom half of a person is seen running along a trail.

Lace up for Metro Parks Running Spree

Participants in the three-part Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series have a new training partner: Summit Metro Parks.The park . . .
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The yellow head of a daffodil.

40,000 Daffodils

The story of an iconic Summit Metro Parks destination: The H.S. Wagner Daffodil Trail in Furnace Run Metro Park. . . .
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A black, red and white bird sit a top a branch.

Signs of April

A lifting musical carol awakens the forest; much like a robin, but entirely sweeter.The brilliant black, white and red . . .
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A cluster of buckeyes attached to a branch and surrounded by bright green leaves.

Buckeyes in Ohio

The Ohio buckeye became our state tree in 1953. Like the state itself, the tree has interesting parts all around.

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Portrait of Keith D. Shy.

Keith D. Shy announces retirement from Summit Metro Parks

After 33 years with the park district, 17 as director-secretary, Shy has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2015.Keith . . .
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