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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Summit Lake Birthday Bash CycleJoin us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a celebratory 14-mile bike ride along the Towpath Trail to Summit Lake Nature Center to partake in the birthday bash fun! Throughout the course of the ride, we will discuss the benefits, downfalls and nuances of riding in a larger group with riders of various skill […]
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Cycling FRIENDS PreviewJoin Summit Metro Parks, South Street Ministries and local cycling enthusiasts for a unique opportunity to preview the Cycling FRIENDS program. Youth and an accompanying adult are invited to join us for a 2-mile ride while we learn about this exciting opportunity through interactive demonstrations. Please bring your helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.Â
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Intro to Mountain BikingAre you curious about mountain biking but nervous to try the trails by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to review mountain biking safety and trail tips, followed by a ride on the beginner and moderate mountain biking loops. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. […]
Hampton Hills Metro Park
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Intro to Mountain BikingAre you curious about mountain biking but nervous to try the trails by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to go over mountain biking safety and trail tips, followed by a ride on the beginner and moderate mountain biking loops. Please bring your own helmet and […]
Hampton Hills Metro Park
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Guided Forest TherapyFeeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During this immersive experience, participants will be guided through a series of invitations that allow us to deepen our connection to our senses, awareness and interconnectedness with the forest. Registration is required […] |
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Senior Cycling: Hand-Off RideJoin us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a ride on the Towpath Trail to Canal Place to meet up and participate with the Akron Bike Party. Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles at a casual (10-12 mph) pace with hills and occasionally cycling on public roads. All riders are responsible […]
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Osprey, Eagles and Purple Martins, Oh My!Learn about two raptors and a special songbird that call Nimisila Reservoir home during a 3.1-mile hike along an easy trail.
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National Ice Cream Day CycleJoin us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a bike ride to Skoops Ice Cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Please bring your own helmet, bicycle and money. Helmets are required to participate.
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Sunsets & SwallowsSoak up the summer sunset and watch the swallows above the Cuyahoga River as we walk the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail.
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Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a celebratory 14-mile bike ride along the Towpath Trail to Summit Lake Nature Center to partake in the birthday bash fun! Throughout the course of the ride, we will discuss the benefits, downfalls and nuances of riding in a larger group with riders of various skill levels. Please bring your own…
Join Summit Metro Parks, South Street Ministries and local cycling enthusiasts for a unique opportunity to preview the Cycling FRIENDS program. Youth and an accompanying adult are invited to join us for a 2-mile ride while we learn about this exciting opportunity through interactive demonstrations. Please bring your helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.Â
Are you curious about mountain biking but nervous to try the trails by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to review mountain biking safety and trail tips, followed by a ride on the beginner and moderate mountain biking loops. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.…
Are you curious about mountain biking but nervous to try the trails by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to go over mountain biking safety and trail tips, followed by a ride on the beginner and moderate mountain biking loops. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to…
Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During this immersive experience, participants will be guided through a series of invitations that allow us to deepen our connection to our senses, awareness and interconnectedness with the forest. Registration is required and begins July 3.Â
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a ride on the Towpath Trail to Canal Place to meet up and participate with the Akron Bike Party. Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles at a casual (10-12 mph) pace with hills and occasionally cycling on public roads. All riders are responsible for obeying traffic laws and…
Learn about two raptors and a special songbird that call Nimisila Reservoir home during a 3.1-mile hike along an easy trail.
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a bike ride to Skoops Ice Cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Please bring your own helmet, bicycle and money. Helmets are required to participate.
Soak up the summer sunset and watch the swallows above the Cuyahoga River as we walk the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail.