History
Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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.
SMP history is Akron history
Summit Metro Parks is proud to join Akron in celebration of its bicentennial.
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.
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.
Women’s History Month: Women of Summit Metro Parks
Many of the park district’s groundbreaking contributions came from women who were ahead of their time.