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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
the underside of an osprey with an open wingspan soaring through the blue sky holding a small branch

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.

NR/Lot SM2
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…

Summit Lake Nature Center
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…

Summit Lake Nature Center
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

Anglers ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they catch! Some rods and reels will be available…

F/Little Turtle Pond
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping Open House

Families are invited to join naturalists for a for a fun-filled tent camping experience! Try your hand at canoeing, s’more-making, tent-pitching…

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

National Ice Cream Day Cycle

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…

SLNC
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! Anyone over the age of 16 will need a […]

SLNC
The sun setting over a field of goldenrod.

Sunsets & Swallows

Soak up the summer sunset and watch the swallows above the Cuyahoga River as we walk the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail.

CV/Valley View Area
bottles of yellow, blue and red paint sit on a table

Paint ‘N Take for Adults

Adult visitors will enjoy lemonade while completing a lovely seasonal, nature-inspired acrylic painting following basic step-by-step instructions….

FASN/Visitors Center

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…

SLNC

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…

SLNC