| Q: How can I reserve a pavilion or a shelter? |
A: Click on the red Pavilions & Shelters button on your right. You'll see 360-degree tours of pavilions, pictures of shelters, and you can check availability, amenities and prices. Once you're ready to make a reservation, please call the administrative offices at 330-867-5511. |
| Q: Can I receive your publications for free? |
A: Since the park district is funded by a Summit County real estate tax, we only mail our free publications to Summit County residents. However, Friends of Metro Parks will send our publications to its members who live outside of Summit County. |
| Q: Can I download your publications online? |
A: Yes, you can download our quarterly Programs & Events Guide and Green Islands magazine. |
| Q: What is the Fall Hiking Spree, and how can I participate? |
A: Visitors can experience Summit County's breathtaking fall foliage during the annual Fall Hiking Spree, September 1 through November 30. Hike at least eight trails to receive hiking rewards. There's also the spring hiking event, Spree For All, for people of all abilities. |
| Q: Can I have my wedding or reception in the Metro Parks? |
A: Yes, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park district. Also, you must complete a special-use permit and send it to the administrative offices at least four weeks before your event. |
| Q: Is geo-caching permitted in the Metro Parks? |
A: Geocaching is not permitted. As the saying goes: "Take only photographs and memories, leave only footprints." |
| Q: Are metal detectors allowed? |
A: No, metal detectors are not permitted in the Metro Parks. |
| Q: Are pets allowed in the Metro Parks? |
A: Leashed pets are allowed in all of our parks except F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm. During swim season only, pets are not permitted at Munroe Falls Metro Park and the beach at Silver Creek. All pets must be kept on leashes no longer than eight feet and must be under the owner's control at all times. Owners are required to pick up after their pets. Mutt Mitts are conveniently located at select trailheads. |
| Q: Do you have any jobs/internships available? |
A: Full-time, part-time, seasonal and internship positions are posted on the employment page. |
| Q: How do I become a volunteer? |
A: Visit the volunteer page of our Web site, or call 330-865-8047. |
| Q: What's the difference between Metro Parks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park? |
A: Cuyahoga Valley National Park is part of the U.S. Government, Department of the Interior. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is a metropolitan park district that is funded by a Summit County real estate tax. While some Metro Parks are nestled within or near national park lands, they are managed by Metro Parks staff. Still, in some of our conservation areas, CVNP manages bridle trails that originate in the national park. |