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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
A racoon partially hidden by sticks and mayapple plants in a forest.

Homegrown Habitat: Mammal Management

FASN/Nature Realm
Nature Education
A person walking along a dirt trail surrounded by tall pine trees.

Early Bird Gets the Worm Hike

SC/Pheasant Run Area
Nature Education

Spring Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center
Good For All Ages
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Gone Fishin’

MF/Shady Shelter
Educational
A grassy trail leading through prairie.

Bees & Blooms

SFB/Prairie Trail
Nature Education

Tents and Tales for Tots

LP/Nature Center
Health & Fitness
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Intro to Kayaking

SLNC
Health & Fitness
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Kayak Open House

SLNC
Music/Performance
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Concert at Liberty Park: Western Reserve Big Band

LP/Nature Center
Educational
A grassy trail leading through prairie.

Sunset Photo Hike

SFB/Prairie Trail

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

Learn

Board of Park Commissioners vote to support public education about property taxes

Park district’s goal is to support public education surrounding property taxes.

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Hike

Spree for All

Enjoy this award-winning hiking spree for people of all ages and abilities.

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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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What’s New

Sun peers through a wooded area
Three women walking along a trail with a barn-like structure in the background.
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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