Metro Parks, Serving Summit County manages 10,000 acres, including 13 parks, six conservation areas and more than 120 miles of trails, with 18 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Annual attendance averages 4 million visitors.
Information
- Location:
- Akron, OH, 44313
- Phone:
- 330-867-5511
- Mon - Sun:
- 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Photos
2 of 8 albumsSee All
Wall PhotosUpdated on Saturday
Green BuildingCreated on Wednesday
Events
2 upcoming eventsSee All
- 46th annual Fall Hiking Spree
Multiple locations in Summit County
Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00am - Christmas Tree Recycling
Multiple locations in Summit County
Saturday, December 26 at 6:00am
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
The Buckeyes won today. To see some real buckeyes, head to Deep Lock Quarry, home to more Ohio buckeye trees than any other Metro Park in Summit County. http://www.summitmetroparks.org/ParksAnd
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County See layers of rock formations and discover how the stunning slabs of earth were created –- and later used by locals –- while hiking the rugged 1.8-mile Glens Trail with Naturalist Mike Greene, Sunday, November 22 at 2 p.m., at Gorge Metro Park, 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
The green building, home to rangers and the natural resources department, was named the greenest building in Ohio by the U.S. Green Building Council in February 2009. View 360-degree tours on our Web site: http://www.summitmetroparks.org/InsideMe
Joan Heegan Love the metro parks!
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
As you finish the Fall Hiking Spree, bare trees may offer more opportunities to see animals out and about. If you spot something rare -- or a critter you simply haven't seen before -- report your sighting to our natural resources department through our Web site. http://www.summitmetroparks.org/NatureIn
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
The Beacon Journal reported today on our plans for Springfield Bog Metro Park and efforts to conserve wetlands. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/701
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Bring your four-legged friends to Silver Creek Metro Park's Big Oak Area, 5199 Medina Line Rd., Norton, this Sunday, November 15, for the 12th annual Hiking Spree for Dogs at 2 p.m. All animals receive a special reward after hiking the 2-mile Chippewa Trail, and people get hiking spree credit. Pets must be on leashes and under their owner's control at all times.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Do you give a hoot about owls? If so, follow Naturalist Mike Greene on an “Owl Prowl,” Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m., at Coventry Oaks Pavilion in Firestone Metro Park, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. After learning about the birds’ unique traits, head outside to look and listen for screech, barred and great-horned owls.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Did you know that coyotes can be found in each of our Metro Parks? Join Naturalist Pat Rydquist tomorrow, Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m., to learn about this amazing, adaptive animal. The program, at Coventry Oaks Pavilion in Firestone Metro Park, 40 Axline Ave., includes a short hike and coyote sing-along.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Take advantage of today’s sunshine and hit the trails, ride your bike, go fishing, look for birds … just enjoy some time in your Metro Parks!
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Finished the Fall Hiking Spree but need help attaching the shield to your hiking staff? Volunteers will attach it for you this Wednesday, November 11 from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Goodyear Memorial Pavilion in Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron.
