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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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Summit Metro Parks announces Joshua Hamblen as chief of rangers

Summit Metro Parks has named Joshua Hamblen as its chief of rangers. With over 10 years of service . . .
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Enjoy outdoor concerts in scenic settings

Summit Metro Parks invites the community to join its Music by the Lake concert series, presented by Wayside . . .
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Board of Park Commissioners meets June 10

The Board of Park Commissioners for Summit Metro Parks will meet Tuesday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. at . . .
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Goodyear Heights Metro Park Main Entrance to close for updates

The Main Entrance at Goodyear Heights Metro Park (2077 Newton St., Akron) will be closed from June 1 . . .
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Overhead view of Gorge Dam at Gorge Metro Park with the Free the Falls logo on top

Gorge Dam removal project continues

Gorge Metro Park to close during effort to "Free the Falls," public meeting planned The effort to eventually . . .
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