Summit Metro Parks
Beginning January 2026, all program registration will be online. Registration will now open at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the month prior to the program. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).
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Submit Entries for Verdant WondersOhio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant […] 
Self-Guided Story Trail: Time to SleepEnjoy some crisp winter air while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Time to Sleep.” Look for it along the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail through December 28.
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Campfire Open HouseJoin us for “snow” much winter fun! Toast marshmallows over a fire for s’mores, try your hand at feeding the chickadees and hit the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot chocolate bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes […]
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Nature Board Game NightSettle in for a cozy evening of nature-themed board games. Join a naturalist for a featured game or try a selection of other popular tabletop games. |
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Campfire S’moresHikers can stop by to make s’mores (while supplies last) and enjoy a nice campfire to warm up before or after their hike.
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Signs of Life HikeJoin a naturalist as we hike about a mile along the Towpath Trail to look for evidence of life that thrives in the winter. We’ll look for scat, tracks and more proof that wildlife can flourish when temperatures drop.
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Snow Much Fun Open HouseSnow or not, there’s bound to be fun at Liberty Park! Toast a s’more over a fire, paint in the snow and try your hand at feeding the chickadees. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot cocoa bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes will be available […]
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Kinderealm: Animal TracksCalling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration […]
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Adapted Movie Night: Frozen 2Join us for the ultimate sensory-friendly winter movie experience! Cozy up indoors and enjoy an evening watching “Frozen 2” with the Autism Society of Greater Akron. This sensory-friendly program makes going to the movies a more enjoyable and accessible experience for families with sensory needs. Chairs and light refreshments will be provided, but feel free […]
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Winter Poetry HikeGet moving, enjoy wintry scenery and bring your favorite short poems that celebrate this season as we walk along! Enjoy hot chocolate at the end of the hike.
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Feeding TimeLettuce, worms, tomatoes and roaches…yum! Learn about conserving local amphibian and reptile species while getting up-close with our animal ambassadors during their healthy lunch.
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Travel to IcelandDiscover the history, geology, culture and the similarities Ohio has with this scenic country nestled in the Atlantic. Iceland awaits!
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Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant Wonders Submission Form
Enjoy some crisp winter air while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Time to Sleep.” Look for it along the 2.1-mile Black Bear Trail through December 28.
Join us for “snow” much winter fun! Toast marshmallows over a fire for s’mores, try your hand at feeding the chickadees and hit the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot chocolate bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes may be available for loan.
Settle in for a cozy evening of nature-themed board games. Join a naturalist for a featured game or try a selection of other popular tabletop games.
Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant Wonders Submission Form
Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant Wonders Submission Form
Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant Wonders Submission Form
Hikers can stop by to make s’mores (while supplies last) and enjoy a nice campfire to warm up before or after their hike.
Join a naturalist as we hike about a mile along the Towpath Trail to look for evidence of life that thrives in the winter. We’ll look for scat, tracks and more proof that wildlife can flourish when temperatures drop.
Snow or not, there’s bound to be fun at Liberty Park! Toast a s’more over a fire, paint in the snow and try your hand at feeding the chickadees. Afterward, stop inside the nature center to warm up at our hot cocoa bar and create a simple winter craft. Weather permitting, snowshoes will be available for loan.
Calling all junior nature detectives! We need YOU to crack a wildlife mystery case. Children 3 to 6 years old and their adult companions will learn about tracks, scat and other fun animal clues through a story, craft and games. Please make other arrangements for children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Registration is required and begins 12/1.
Join us for the ultimate sensory-friendly winter movie experience! Cozy up indoors and enjoy an evening watching “Frozen 2” with the Autism Society of Greater Akron. This sensory-friendly program makes going to the movies a more enjoyable and accessible experience for families with sensory needs. Chairs and light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks,…
Get moving, enjoy wintry scenery and bring your favorite short poems that celebrate this season as we walk along! Enjoy hot chocolate at the end of the hike.
Lettuce, worms, tomatoes and roaches…yum! Learn about conserving local amphibian and reptile species while getting up-close with our animal ambassadors during their healthy lunch.
Discover the history, geology, culture and the similarities Ohio has with this scenic country nestled in the Atlantic. Iceland awaits!