Health & Fitness

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. Please register for the individuals in your household only. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.).

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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
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

Bikes & Bobbers for Seniors

Drop by for an afternoon of lakeside fun! Enjoy fishing, yard games, nature-related activities and more. Bring your bike to ride around the…

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

Senior Cycling: Safety, Advocacy and Trailside Repair

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 14-mile bike ride on the Towpath Trail as we learn the basics of safety and trailside…

TT/Botzum Trailhead
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

Senior Cycling: A Call to Action

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 13-mile bike ride on the Towpath Trail as we discuss ways we can connect to youth…

TT/Franklin Trailhead
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

BMX for Beginners

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for an introduction to the sport of BMX. For ages 12 to 25, we will focus on foundational…

SLNC
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash Cycle

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a celebratory 14-mile bike ride along the Towpath Trail to Summit Lake Nature Center…

TT/Wolf Creek Trailhead
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Cycling FRIENDS Preview

Join Summit Metro Parks, South Street Ministries and local cycling enthusiasts for a unique opportunity to preview the Cycling FRIENDS program….

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
A mountain biker rides across a wooden bridge on a forest trail, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight

Intro to Mountain Biking

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…

HH/Mountain Bike Area
A mountain biker rides across a wooden bridge on a forest trail, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight

Intro to Mountain Biking

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…

HH/Mountain Bike Area
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Guided Forest Therapy

Feeling ready to slow down and reconnect to the present moment? Do you feel most grounded and nurtured when spending time with nature? During…

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

Senior Cycling: Hand-Off Ride

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…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead