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Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

“Wings of an Eagle” Book Signing with Billy Mills

Join gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) for a signing of his book “Wings of an Eagle,” a dramatic and inspiring autobiographical…

FASN/Visitors Center
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Kids’ Fishing Derby

Join Summit Metro Parks for the Kids’ Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside Furniture. Anglers 15 and younger are invited to cast a line in…

F/Little Turtle Pond
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Special Needs Fishing Derby

Adults and children with special needs are invited to cast a line in Little Turtle Pond at the Special Needs Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside…

F/Little Turtle Pond
runners of all ages running with green trees in background

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…

MF/Lake Area
water flows down a dam with green trees in the background

Free the Falls Public Meeting

Members of the public are invited to attend a community update on the process to remove a 420-foot-wide, 60-foot-tall dam within Gorge Metro…

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Liberty Park Nature Center 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun to celebrate Liberty Park Nature Center’s 10th anniversary! Enjoy music, light refreshments and…

LP/Nature Center
The exterior of Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake Birthday Bash

It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Join us for an open house to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the nature center’s grand opening….

SLNC
a child sits in a tractor seat with their hands on the wheel

Touch-a-Truck

Join us for Touch-a-Truck, presented by Wayside Furniture! People of all ages can sit in and explore more than a dozen Summit Metro Parks…

MF/Lake Area
A man uses a chainsaw to cut a log while a large crowd watches.

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
A pick-up truck with the SMP logo decorated as a train. Several people, including kids in costumes, are lined along the truck.

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, presented by Wayside Furniture, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful…

SC/Lake House Area

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

LP/Nature Center