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Mother’s Day 5K

Join us for the 14th annual Mother’s Day 5K, presented by Buckingham! This chip-timed race circles Munroe Falls Lake and is fun for the whole…

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

National Ride of Silence

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 2.75-mile bike ride on the Summit Lake Loop Trail in silence. We will honor cyclists…

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

Senior Cycling: Mapping Your Community

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 10-mile bike ride exploring downtown Akron. This is a casually paced bike ride…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Women

Women and girls 14 and older are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. We’ll be hiking,…

SC/Lake House 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.

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

Sunset Bike Ride

Join us for an evening bike ride! Expect to ride at least 10 to 12 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace. Bring your own helmet and bicycle….

TT/Big Bend Trailhead

Women in Birding Hike

All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tents and Tales for Tots

Before camping season kicks off, parents and their young children are invited to try out the fun of camping with small children! Enjoy a campout…

LP/Nature Center
Many large kids' picture books.

Self-Guided: Story Trail

Explore the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail and enjoy a laugh while reading a story trail based on the book, “The Little Mole Who Went in Search…

WH/Downy Loop Trail
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Intro to Kayaking

Learn how to kayak and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an…

NR/Lot C4
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Intro to Kayaking

Learn how to kayak and take a guided tour around the lake with a certified instructor. Minimum age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an…

NR/Lot C4