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Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided: Story Trail

Enjoy some exercise and fun while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “The Garden Next Door.” This experience will…

FR/Daffodil Trail
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

MF/Lake Area
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

MF/Lake Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Bike Boston and Brandywine

Join a naturalist on a fun bike ride and learn about the geology of the Boston Ledges and Brandywine Falls. The ride will be slow to moderate-paced…

BHT/SR 303 Lot

Blacklight Night Hike

Take a peek just beyond the visible spectrum as we explore Freedom Trail by blacklight.

FT/Middlebury Trailhead
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Kids First Creek Hike

Take a creek hike perfect for littles just starting to explore the wonderful world of water. Wear closed-toe footwear and get ready to get…

FR/Brushwood Area
people playing instruments with green trees and a lake in the background on a sunny day

Music in the Park: Season Kick-Off

Celebrate the beginning of the concert season with a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
The outlines of several trees stand in contrast to a purple sky speckled with stars in the background.

Trees: A Photographic Journey

Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate the trees of Summit Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Stan Hywet Hall &…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
A close-up of a box turtle's head and red eyes.

Kinderealm: Turtles

Its turtle time! Children 3 to 6 with their adult companions can come and learn about our scaly, shelled friends through a story, craft and…

SLNC

Meet Me In the Garden: The Everyday Conservationist

From lessening the lawn and planting native to leaving your leaves and supporting pollinators, there’s no shortage of ways to help the planet…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Utilitarian, Sport and Recreation

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride as we discuss the purpose of cycling for sport, recreation and…

BHT/SR 303 Lot
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron for weekly hands-on gardening activities for children of all ages. Seed, sow, water, harvest…

SLNC