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

Senior Cycling: Pedal into the Past

Join us for a bike ride in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate Akron’s bicentennial! Explore the historical, cultural…

SLNC
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Summit Lake Float

Stop by to learn basic kayak techniques and take a short self-guided paddle on the lake under the guidance of certified instructors. Minimum…

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

Pedal into the Past: Youth Empowerment

Join us for a bike ride in collaboration with South Street Ministries to celebrate Akron’s bicentennial! Explore the historical, cultural…

SLNC
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…

MF/Lake Area

Sturgeon Full Moon Hike

See and learn about the full Sturgeon Moon during a hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail. Bring a flashlight along!

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
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 valid…

SLNC
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

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
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
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
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
A tree canopy full or bright orange and yellow leaves.

Summer Saunter

Take a leisurely hike on the 1.3-mile Rock Creek Trail to enjoy the summer morning and talk about seasonal changes.

FR/Brushwood Area
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