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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Floating Section Of Towpath Trail In 2025

Dive into the history of Summit Lake and its impact on Akron 

Submerge yourself in the history of Summit Lake, from supporting Indigenous travels to surviving pollution from rubber factories.

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stream, post-restoration in 2023, at Sand Run Metro Park

SMP history is Akron history

Summit Metro Parks is proud to join Akron in celebration of its bicentennial.

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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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Entrance to Summit County Home Cemetery at Tallmadge Meadows Area in Munroe Falls Metro Park

Surveying the Summit County Home Cemetery: Multiple techniques for one goal

Russell Pier’s master’s project helped determine the boundaries of the former Summit County Home cemetery, which lies in Munroe Falls Metro Park.

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A trail sign at Sand Run Metro Park indicating Dogwood, Mingo, Buckeye and Valley Link Trails. Next to it is a smaller sign for the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree.

Celebrating the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree

As we embark on the 60th year of the Fall Hiking Spree, we celebrate and share memories of family, friends and community. Meet a few of these hikers.

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