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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
The Metro Parks Ensemble in front of a crowd on a large green lawn.

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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A portrait of the five 2025 board of park commissioners.

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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a dirt trail surrounded by green trees

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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An older person walks with a cane while another adult assists a young child using a pediatric walker along a paved forest trail, surrounded by tall green trees

Enjoy flat, easy trails during 22nd annual Spree for All

Summit Metro Parks invites visitors to participate in Spree for All, an activity for people of all abilities, May 1 through June 30!

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