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Summit Metro Parks

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Conservation

Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Marilyn Buckey - her head tipped back in laughter - and Mike Johnson, chief of conservation - smiling at Marilyn - share a moment at the Robert A. & Jean C. Meyers Conservation Area to celebrate the success of everyone’s effort to help fulfill SMP’s mission to preserve and conserve our natural resources.

Marilyn Buckey and the Tiny Endangered Fish She Helped Save

Fish that were nearly extinct are now thriving at an SMP conservation area, thanks to Marilyn Buckey and conservation organizations. Find out how.

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osprey in flight carrying prey

Clean streams and thriving lakes

Now common sights around Summit County’s waters, ospreys, bald eagles and much more have benefited from efforts to protect and restore the health of our waters.

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Celebrate the history of Liberty Park

At over 3,000 acres, Liberty Park is the largest natural area managed by Summit Metro Parks and home to many unique geological features. Take a look at what makes this park special.

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Overhead view of Gorge Dam at Gorge Metro Park with the Free the Falls logo on top

Gorge Dam removal project continues

Gorge Metro Park to close during effort to "Free the Falls," public meeting planned The effort to eventually . . .
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interior view of the plant nursery at Liberty Park

Rooted in conservation

Within the scenic expanse of Liberty Park lies a vital hub for conservation and sustainability: the park district’s 4,000-square-foot nursery.

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