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.
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- Location:
- Akron, OH, 44313
- Phone:
- 330-867-5511
- Mon - Sun:
- 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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- Christmas Tree Recycling
Multiple locations in Summit County
Saturday, December 26 at 6:00am
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Learn how to have a fun WINTER camping experience during three FREE workshops held Tuesdays, January 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m., at Shady Hollow Pavilion in Sand Run Metro Park. After attending all three programs, you can camp in a Metro Park during a weekend in February. Registration is required by calling 330-865-8065. ...http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Activiti
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County OUTDOOR ALMANAC FOR JANUARY: As they begin to nest, Northeast Ohio’s larger owls, including barred, screech and great horned (pictured) varieties, forage at night over open fields. Our year-round chickadees, blue jays and cardinals search for high-energy foods at backyard feeders.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Happy New Year! Make it your resolution to hike, fish, bike, swim, run, sled or volunteer in your Metro Parks in 2010. What will YOU do? (Pictured: The Parcours Trail in Sand Run Metro Park)
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Is your New Year’s resolution to get in shape? Burn calories and give your heart a healthy workout by hiking, running, sledding, ice-skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the Metro Parks. For activities and locations, click here: http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Activiti
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County More snow means more fun! Do you have plans for sled riding in the Metro Parks today or this weekend?
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Don't forget to recycle your Christmas tree! Live trees –- cleaned of all decorations, garland and tinsel –- can be dropped off for recycling, December 26 through January 31. Trees are chipped into mulch, which is used throughout the park district. Drop-off locations are listed here: http://www.summitmetroparks.org/GetInvol
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Get a new sled? Visit any one of our sled hills for a winter thrill-ride this week. http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Activiti
Carole I want to earn a hiking staff next year. I have always wanted to do the hikes, but can never get anyone to go with me.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Can you hear us now? If you receive a new cell phone as a gift this season, recycle your old phone in the Metro Parks. Doing so can prevent harmful chemicals from polluting the environment.
http://www.summitmetroparks.org/GetInvol
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County What makes a mammal a mammal and not a reptile? Kids 6 to 12 join a naturalist to learn how animals are classified, Saturday, December 26 at 2 p.m., at the Coventry Oaks Pavilion in Firestone Metro Park (40 Axline Ave., Akron). Program includes a craft and short hike, weather permitting.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County The entrance to the Top O’ the World Area in Hampton Hills Metro Park (1285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls) is closed for the season. It will reopen in late spring, once snow and heavy rains cease. ‘Til then, you can park at the main entrance and reach the Top O’ the World via the 3.2-mile Adam Run Trail.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Welcome the winter solstice – the first official day of winter. Today is the shortest day of the year.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Winter officially arrives at 12:57 p.m. on Monday, December 21! Join us for a “School’s Out Cookout” that day at 12 p.m., at the Pioneer Area in Goodyear Heights Metro Park (550 Frazier Ave., Akron). Bring your own hot dogs and buns to cook in the fireplace, and Metro Parks will provide the rest. After lunch, we'll hik...e to discover what critters are enjoying the great outdoors.
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County Need to redeem your Fall Hiking Spree form but can’t make it to the administrative offices on weekdays? Stop by tomorrow, Saturday, December 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron). These are the FINAL special Saturday hours!
