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975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 44313
330-867-5511

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Event Requests

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REQUEST SMP FOR YOUR EVENT

Please use this form if you would like Summit Metro Parks to attend your community event, provide a public speaking program, or provide a naturalist-led educational experience/outreach. All requests must be received at least four weeks in advance.

In what capacity would you like SMP to attend your event?*

I would like to invite Summit Metro Parks to attend our community event.

I would like a speaker from Summit Metro Parks to speak to my group.

I would like a Summit Metro Parks naturalist to provide an educational program for my group.

I would like a Summit Metro Parks park ranger to provide an in-school visit for my group.

Organization/Event name*

Event Date*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Event Timeframe*

Virtual or in-person?*

Virtual

In-person

Event Location*

Indoors or outdoors?*

Indoors

Outdoors

Estimated number of attendees:*

Is there a fee to attend?*

Yes

No

What is the fee?*

Please select all that apply:

I would like SMP to staff a vendor table.

I would like to request a SMP mascot for my event. Note: mascots are available pending volunteer availability and cannot be guaranteed.

None of the above.

Organization Name*

Event Type*

Other*

Virtual or in-person?*

Virtual

In-person

Speaking Engagement Location*

Estimated Number of Attendees*

Date Requested (1st choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date Requested (2nd choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Time Requested*

One hour maximum

Please specify which topic you’d like covered for this speaking event:*

General park district overview with information about current happenings, such as large project updates, programs and Spree events.

Something else (please be specific):

Topic You'd Like Covered*

Please note: if you would like to arrange a facilitated visit to one of our nature centers for your group or organization, please contact the location you wish to attend.

Organization Name*

Event Type*

Other*

Virtual or in-person?*

Virtual

In-person

Requested Program Location*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

Special Notes for Arrival*

Estimated number of attendees:*

Date Requested (1st choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date Requested (2nd choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Time Requested*

One hour maximum

Organization Name*

Please choose your requested educational topic*

Age Level for Program*

Please note: park rangers are commissioned peace officers and provide law enforcement services for the park district.

School Name*

Requested Program Location*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

Special Notes for Arrival*

Estimated Number of Attendees*

Date Requested (1st Choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date Requested (2nd Choice)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Time Requested*

Age Level for Program*

Please provide:

Name*

First Last

Title*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone*

Comments*

Please provide any other details related to your program request that will help us prepare for the visit:

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Summit Metro Parks
975 Treaty Line Rd.
Akron, OH 44313
330-867-5511

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