Summit Metro Parks

We’re Your Back yard

Founded in 1921, we manage more than 15,000 acres with 16 parks, three nature centers, and over 150 miles of trails.

The Valley View Area
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Programs & Events

Immersive, nature-based fun for all ages!  

Nature Education

Autumn Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center
Art

Easy Painted “Punkin” Adult Craft

FASN/Visitors Center
Special Events

Truck-or-Treat

SC/Lake House & Pheasant Run Area
Nature Education

Nature Board Game Night

SLNC
Nature Education

Self-Guided: Bats

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area
Spree Credit Hikes

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

LP/Nature Center
Recreation

Gone Fishin’

F/Little Turtle Pond
Nature Education

HELPING BIRDS IN OUR HOME SPACES

GYH/Goodyear Lodge
Recreation

Archery Games

F/Coventry Oaks
Recreation

Archery Games

F/Coventry Oaks

But wait, There’s More

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What’s New

Silver Creek Metro Park

Truck-or-Treat

Explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats!

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Truck-or-Treat

Explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats!

61st Annual

Fall Hiking Spree

Hike eight trails to earn rewards! On this year’s spree, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples in SMP. 

What’s New

Indian American statue carrying a canoe
Trail lines for the Chuckery Trail
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