Recreation

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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A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

The Water (Bi)Cycle

Akron reclaims over 2.5 million gallons of water a day, but Ohio’s wetlands have been on the job for over 2.5 million years. Enjoy a 12-mile…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
Several people paddleboarding across Nimisila Reservoir.

Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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

NR/Lot C4
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Families

Families with children ages 13 and younger are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience! Activities…

SC/Lake House Area
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
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Fishing Fridays

Come try your hand at fishing. We’ll provide the rods and bait, so all you have to do is show up! Ages 16 and over will need a valid Ohio…

SLNC
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Firefly Night Hike

Fireflies are lighting up the night! Let’s enjoy them on the 1.3-mile Firefly Trail.

MF/Lake 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…

SLNC
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…

SLNC
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
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…

SLNC
A women prepares to shoot a bow and arrow at an archery range.

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

LP/Tinkers Creek Area