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Summit Metro Parks

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Sustainability

Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
a man in a power wheelchair and a woman standing near him fish at Little Turtle Pond on a spring day

“Fin-tastic” native fish

With free programs and numerous lakes and ponds perfect for casting on your own, there’s something for every angler to enjoy.

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A white woman scrapes food scraps from her cutting board into a tin bucket labeled "Compost" in her kitchen

Turn food waste into super soil

By composting organic materials, you can help reduce the amount of methane landfills produce while improving soil quality.

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close-up of a fingerling lake sturgeon being held in someone's left hand, about to be released into the Cuyahoga River

Lake sturgeon reclaim the Cuyahoga as home

The reintroduction of lake sturgeon in the Cuyahoga River signals the return of a prehistoric species and the rebirth of a river once in flames.

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a child's hands and their parent's hands hold handfuls of soil that makes the shape of a heart

Can composting combat climate change?

Discover how composting at home or with community compost bins can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Elain Marsh statue sits in the foreground of a foggy scene at Cascade Valley Metro Park

Planning for our future

As we enter 2026, we are excited to share a strategic plan that will guide the park district’s actions for the next five years.

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