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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
a blue box of pasta passes hands in front of a black vehicle with "park ranger" written on it in yellow

Park rangers invite visitors to “Stuff the Cruiser” for the foodbank

Donate food and complete the Fall Hiking Spree in your Metro Parks Summit Metro Parks is encouraging visitors . . .
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a person wearing a black t-shirt holds a bicycle wheel with bikes and parts in the background

Meet Chris Usner | Summit Lake community spotlight

Discover how Chris Usner turned his passion for bikes into a community program with South Street Ministries.

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A banner hanging on a wire fence with the title, "Coming Soon: Truth Plaza."

Bringing a legacy to life: Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza

In 1851, abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth delivered her most-recognized speech during the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in . . .
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Girl Scout Tree Planting Festival On April 30 1966 At Virginia Kendall Park

A century of service and sharing: Scouts give back to the parks that give to them

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have had a long history alongside Summit Metro Parks.

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The Signal Trees signature branches tower high above the grassy field below.

The Signal Tree: Davey Tree Expert Company “adopts” a local legend

Learn why Davey Tree adopted this Akron landmark and how they’re caring for it.

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