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. 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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Summit Lake Bike Ride

Enjoy spring along the Towpath Trail with a leisurely paced, 15-mile bike ride to Wolf Creek Trailhead and back. Participants must bring their…

National Ride of Silence

Join us to participate in the national Ride of Silence to honor the lives of cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public…

Senior Cycling

Join like-minded senior Summit Metro Parks supporters as we ride and explore various trails. We will gather to socialize and determine the…

Let’s Move Summit County

Let’s Move Summit County is an initiative encouraging children and families to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Move with us as we ride…

Tent Camping for Women

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

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…

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…

Senior Cycling

Join like-minded, senior Summit Metro Parks supporters as we ride and explore various trails. We will gather to socialize and determine the…

Bike Boston and Brandywine

Join a naturalist on a fun bike ride and learn about the geology of the Boston Ledges and Brandywine Falls. We will ride 8.6 miles on the…

Intro to Mountain Biking

Are you mountain bike curious but nervous to hit the trail by yourself? Then this program is for you! Join us to go over mountain biking safety…

Intro to Archery

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

Intro to Archery

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