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Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

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Summit Metro Parks

We’re Your Back yard

Founded in 1921, we manage more than 16,000 acres with 16 parks, two nature centers, one visitors center and over 150 miles of trails.

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Programs & Events
Towpath Trail in the summer
Icon of trail signage New Visitor Info
Icon of a compass Trail Updates
Icon of a kayak Explore Activities
Icon of a cabin Make A Reservation
Trail lines
Trail lines

Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

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Nature Education
Close-up of small branches with fresh green leaves budding in a forest during early spring

Little Hikers: Spring Into Storytime

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Nature Education
Close-up of small branches with fresh green leaves budding in a forest during early spring

Little Hikers: Spring Into Storytime

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Nature Education

Spring Stinks!

FASN/Nature Realm
Art

Nature Drawing for Adults

FASN/Nature Realm
Art
A woman sketches an apple on a sketch pad.

Virtual: Nature Drawing for Adults

Virtual
Nature Education

“Fool” Moon Hike

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
Art
A person standing and showing artwork in a sketchbook to two seated people indoors

Nature Drawing for Adults

SLNC
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
Several people in a garden full of raised beds with grown plants.

Kids in the Garden

SLNC
Eco-friendly Home & Gardens
Three tomatoes growing off of a tomato plant.

Good Garden Talks: Soil Health

SLNC
Nature Education
A close-up of rugged tree bark.

Woodcock Walk

The University of Akron Field Station (Bath Nature Preserve)

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What’s New

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Winter Activities

The outdoor fun doesn’t stop! Learn more about sledding, snowshoeing and other winter activities.

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Explore

Strategic Plan

Learn more about the park district’s 100-year vision and goals for the next five years.

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Join us

Mother’s Day 5K

Run, jog or walk in honor of mom or the mother figure in your life!

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What’s New

Two people bundled up in winter coats, hats and goggles snowshoeing on an open trail.
Three women walking along a trail with a barn-like structure in the background.
A family poses for a group photo at the 2024 Mother's Day 5K.
Trail lines for the Chuckery Trail
Trail lines

For over 100 years, we’ve been

Leading Conservation Efforts

Beyond the portal signs and hiking trails, Summit Metro Parks conserves and studies green space to help plants, wildlife and people thrive. Learn more about how we conserve Summit County’s natural resources while connecting people to clean and safe parks.  

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