Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Earth and I
Enjoy a spring walk along the 0.6-mile Sugarbush Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Earth and I.” This experience will be available through April 27.
Liberty Park
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Self-Guided: Awaiting Warblers
Hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail through April 28 to discover the world of warblers as we await these colorful migrants.
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Senior Cycling: Why Bikes?
Senior Cycling: Why Bikes?
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 13.5-mile bike ride to discuss how transportation has evolved along the canal to the multimodal systems of today. This is a casually paced bike ride with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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Intro to Tent Camping
Intro to Tent Camping
Kick off the 2025 tent camping season with an informational session on the basics of tent camping. We’ll learn about preparedness, gear and campfire cooking.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Female Bird Walk
Female Bird Walk
Female Bird Day is this month! Let’s look for female birds and talk about their identification and importance on the 1.2-mile Coyote Run Trail.
Liberty Park
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May the Fourth Bike Ride
May the Fourth Bike Ride
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we celebrate all things Star Wars on National Ride a Bike Day. Explore 8 miles of the Towpath Trail while wearing your best cycling-safe Star Wars costume. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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Mother’s Day 5K
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 family — walkers, runners and joggers are welcome. This course is also wheelchair and jogging stroller-friendly. All proceeds benefit the Summit Metro Parks Foundation, which creates stronger, more vibrant parks […]
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National Ride of Silence
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 impacted and raise awareness for cyclist safety during this national event. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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Senior Cycling: Mapping Your Community
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 with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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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, cooking, crafting and fishing as a group. Please bring your own camping equipment, including sleeping gear, toiletries, snacks and a chair. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials […]
Silver Creek Metro Park
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Kayak Open House
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 age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a […]
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Senior Cycling: Utilitarian, Sport and Recreation
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 utility. This is a casually paced bike ride with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate.
Bike and Hike Trail
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Sunset Bike Ride
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. Helmets are required to participate. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
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Women in Birding Hike
Women in Birding Hike
All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.
Firestone Metro Park
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Tents and Tales for Tots
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 story time, pitch a tent, make a s’more, play campsite games, take a hike and more!
Liberty Park
Self-Guided Storybook Trail: The Earth and I
Enjoy a spring walk along the 0.6-mile Sugarbush Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “The Earth and I.” This experience will be available through April 27.
Liberty Park
Self-Guided: Awaiting Warblers
Hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail through April 28 to discover the world of warblers as we await these colorful migrants.
Self-Guided: Awaiting Warblers
Hike the 0.9-mile Fernwood Trail through April 28 to discover the world of warblers as we await these colorful migrants.
Senior Cycling: Why Bikes?
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a 13.5-mile bike ride to discuss how transportation has evolved along the canal to the multimodal systems of today. This is a casually paced bike ride with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
Intro to Tent Camping
Kick off the 2025 tent camping season with an informational session on the basics of tent camping. We’ll learn about preparedness, gear and campfire cooking.
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Female Bird Walk
Female Bird Day is this month! Let’s look for female birds and talk about their identification and importance on the 1.2-mile Coyote Run Trail.
Liberty Park
May the Fourth Bike Ride
Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we celebrate all things Star Wars on National Ride a Bike Day. Explore 8 miles of the Towpath Trail while wearing your best cycling-safe Star Wars costume. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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 family — walkers, runners and joggers are welcome. This course is also wheelchair and jogging stroller-friendly. All proceeds benefit the Summit Metro Parks Foundation, which creates stronger, more vibrant parks by enhancing the work of…
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 impacted and raise awareness for cyclist safety during this national event. Please bring your own helmet and bicycle. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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 with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate.
Towpath Trail
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, cooking, crafting and fishing as a group. Please bring your own camping equipment, including sleeping gear, toiletries, snacks and a chair. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration, available while supplies…
Silver Creek Metro Park
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, cooking, crafting and fishing as a group. Please bring your own camping equipment, including sleeping gear, toiletries, snacks and a chair. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration, available while supplies…
Silver Creek Metro Park
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 age is 13; ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult participant. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to swim. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a water bottle. All equipment, including…
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 utility. This is a casually paced bike ride with frequent stops on the trail. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate.
Bike and Hike Trail
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. Helmets are required to participate. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Women in Birding Hike
All are welcome to celebrate women birders and female birds on the 1.6-mile Willow Trail.
Firestone Metro Park
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 story time, pitch a tent, make a s’more, play campsite games, take a hike and more!
Liberty Park